Shkelzen Gashi scored in the 82nd minute as the Colorado Rapids defeated Sporting Kansas City, helping FC Dallas move into first place.
Sporting Kansas City lost the top spot in the Western Conference after conceding a late goal as the Colorado Rapids triumphed 2-1 in MLS action Wednesday.
Albania international Shkelzen Gashi broke the deadlock eight minutes from time to ensure the Rapids returned home to Colorado with all three points.
Gashi, who arrived from FC Basel in the offseason, fired a half-volley beyond goalkeeper Timothy Melia after Dillon Serna's thunderous strike rattled the crossbar.
That hit.