After 18 games of the regular season, the Colorado Rapids sit on 19 points. They lie 10th in the standings, one point clear of Minnesota United FC, but only five points off a playoff spot. The Rapids also have games in hand on the three teams immediately above them.
- The Good
After an indifferent start to the season, the Rapids looked to have turned a corner at home, winning six out of seven (in all competitions). This included dramatic victories over Columbus Crew SC and Portland Timbers, in which super-sub Alan Gordon bagged late winners.