The Union lost for the first time in 2018 on Saturday night, falling to the Colorado Rapids, 3-0, at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park outside Denver.
Dominique Badji scored all of the goals, in the 53rd, 61st and 87th minutes.
The Union (1-1-1, 4 points) were the better team in a scoreless first half, but Colorado (1-1-1, 4 points) had the best chance in the 44th minute. Andre Blake had to make a diving save to deny Tommy Smith’s flying header off Jack Price’s corner kick. The rebound fell to Enzo Martinez, and his shot from close range was blocked by Union left back Matt Real on the goal line.