The Colorado Rapids were able to defeat the Houston Dynamo in a match that took place during the international break. This was the only Major League Soccer game during the October 8-9th weekend. The 3-2 victory secured the second seed for the Rapids in the Western Conference.
Not only did Colorado lock up their spot in the playoffs but the win also forces the Los Angeles Galaxy to settle for no better than the third seed. The top two teams in each conference receive a bye during the first round of the postseason.