"I got a lot of teasing," Lennon said for the smooch Petke planted on him after RSL's 2-1 win at Colorado, "and some laughs."
Lennon continues to prove that the stage isn't too large for him. The second-youngest player on the first-team roster has grabbed hold of the wide right starting role and proven to be such an impact both ways that it's hard to see him losing it.
The 25-yard blast to shock the Rapids on Saturday was just the latest development. His first professional goal was coming sooner than later. Lennon's transition to that starting spot has been seamless.