The Colorado Rapids set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with two holding defensive midfielders and a lone striker up top. Following is a breakdown of their roster.
Goalkeeper: Zac MacMath, 25, will start the season in goal for Colorado while iconic U.S. international Tim Howard, 37, recovers from a serious groin injury that ended his 2016 season. MacMath led MLS in goals-against average in 2016, while Howard was a finalist for MLS goalkeeper of the year. With third-string keeper John Berner, 26, nursing a wrist injury, it’s possible trialist Cody Mizell, 25, could break camp as MacMath’s backup.