FC Dallas took a break from MLS play last week and captured a 2-1 victory over Real Esteli FC from Nicaragua in CONCACAF Champions League match play. They will face off against Western Conference foes LA Galaxy in an Open Cup matchup on Wednesday, Aug. 10 before heading back home for a MLS clash with Sporting Kansas City on Saturday.
Colorado Rapids – 41 pts. | 2-0 win vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC (8/6), next: at LA Galaxy (8/13)
Colorado continued to put pressure on conference leaders FC Dallas with a 2-0 victory against the Whitecaps at home with goals from Marlon Hairston and Dominique Badji.