The Colorado Rapids on Wednesday night lost their eighth consecutive match, crashing out of the U.S. Open Cup with a 2-0 loss to Nashville SC of the United Soccer League at Vanderbilt Stadium.
Nashville, a second-division side, benefited from an own goal by the Rapids’ Micheal Azira six minutes before the intermission and doubled their lead in the 78th minute on a headed goal by Ropapa Mensah that beat Rapids ‘keeper Zac MacMath.
“Disappointed,” Rapids first-year manager Anthony Hudson said after the match. “We’re on a difficult run and I think there’s a lack of confidence with certain players.