The Colorado Rapids had a chance to clinch playoff berth for the first time since 2016 on Sunday night. The Burgundy Boys smacked reigning MLS champions Seattle Sounders FC 3-1, but results around the league didn’t end with a clinching celebration in Commerce City.
There are now two games remaining before this upcoming Sunday’s Decision Day, and Colorado can clinch a postseason spot with a win or two draws. The Rapids can also reach the postseason with help if they do not get those two points themselves.
Here are three takeaways from one of the biggest Rapids wins of the season:
Emerald performance
Not only were the Sounders the MLS Cup winners of last season, they have also appeared in the championship match in three of the last four seasons.