While everyone else in MLS played on, the Rapids were sidelined for the past 31 days due to a team-wide COVID-19 outbreak. Their lack of training was obvious in a 4-0 walloping from Sporting Kansas City.
Here are three takeaways from Saturday’s match:
Rusty Rapids
Colorado returned to training this week. During most of their layoff, players were unable to train or did so in a limited capacity due to COVID protocols.
The Rapids were outshot 23-5, and didn’t record a shot in the first half. While Kansas City is an extremely tough place to play and a very good team, it was clear the Rapids were not in the same form they were in the last time that they played.