Charlotte Independence took the lead but were eventually undone 4-2 at New York Red Bulls II on Saturday, as the four-game winning streak came to an end for the Rapids’ USL affiliate.
The Rapids’ homegrown defender Sam Vines played 75 minutes before being subbed out for Jake Areman, but it was his assist which led to Cordell Cato opening the scoring in the 23rd minute. That lead would last just two minutes, as the hosts scored four unanswered. Jorge Herrera hit a late second from the penalty spot for the Independence.
Of the other Rapids players on loan, goalkeeper Andrew Dykstra played the full 90 minutes.