Despite managing a first win in five games, while also extending their unbeaten run to seven, the Rapids’ USL affiliate, Charlotte Independence, were officially eliminated from playoff contention at the weekend.
Charlotte won 2-1 at Tampa Bay Rowdies, thereby ending the Florida club’s postseason hopes. The Independence were undone by results elsewhere, as Nashville SC won 3-0 at Richmond Kickers, 10-man New York Red Bulls II claimed victory at North Carolina FC, and Ottawa Fury FC eked out a goalless draw with Bethlehem Steel - outcomes good enough to put them beyond the reach of Mike Jeffries’ side.