The first leg of 2022's Rocky Mountain Cup ended in a somewhat disappointing 1-1 draw after the Colorado Rapids clawed back and dictated much of the play on Saturday. While not the win they'd like to put a hold on the Cup right away, it was Colorado's 19th straight home match resulting in points.
Mark-Anthony Kaye, fresh off qualifying for the World Cup in Qatar, returned and slid right back into his starting midfield spot. Lucas Estevez also returned to the starting lineup as Colorado fielded a familiar XI against their next-door neighbors.
It was Kaye who got the first dangerous move started for the Rapids on the night in the 4th minute.