Colorado Rapids completed their preparations for the inaugural MLS season with a 6-0 win over Colorado College, played at Westminster City Park, on Sunday, April 7, 1996. Chris Henderson and Jean Harbor, the Rapids' first-ever draft pick, scored two goals each. Troy Edwards and Steve Trittschuh added the others.
As the team looked longingly toward their opening match of that first season, on the road at Kansas City Wiz six days later, head coach Bobby Houghton said: "I am very pleased with the progress this team has made. I believe we are physically and mentally prepared to open the season this Saturday at Kansas City.