COMMERCE CITY, CO – Vancouver Whitecaps FC (5-5-5) earned a 2-1 victory over Colorado Rapids (2-8-2) at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on Friday evening to secure their third road win of the season.
Head coach Carl Robinson made six changes from the previous weekend against New England. The entire back four was changed with Jake Nerwinski, José Aja, and Brek Shea coming in, with Doneil Henry making his ‘Caps debut. Also in were Efrain Juarez in central midfield, and Anthony Blondell at striker.
Cristian Techera and Yordy Reyna both came out with great looks on goal in the first 10 minutes, but Techera’s shot found the side net and Reyna’s header bounced wide.