Colorado Rapids vs Columbus Crew SC | Preview | May 25, 2019

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2019 MLS Regular Season — Week 13
Colorado Rapids vs Columbus Crew SC
DICK'S Sporting Goods Park â€” Commerce City
May 25 - 7:00 PM MT


TV: TSN 1


STREAMING: MLS LIVE on ESPN+ in US


The Colorado Rapids are seeking consecutive wins when they face a Columbus Crew SC side that hasn't scored in consecutive losses when the teams meet at DICK'S Sporting Goods Park Saturday.


The Rapids (1-9-2) finally celebrated their first win of 2019, ending an 11-game winless run and eight-game losing streak with a 1-0 victory over the LA Galaxy.Andre Shinyashiki provided the breakthrough moment with his 82nd-minute goal, a rebound off a saved Kei Kamara shot. 


Crew SC (5-8-1) weren't able to find the back of the net for a second straight game, losing to Minnesota United, 1-0, at Allianz Field with Ethan Finlay scoring the decisive goal against his former team. Columbus have won just once in their last eight games. 




Colorado Rapids


  • Injury Report:
    • OUT: Kortne Ford (D) - knee surgery
  • Suspended: None
  • Suspended after next caution: None
  • International duty:  None




Columbus Crew SC


  • Injury Report:
    • OUT: Milton Valenzuela (D) - torn ACL
    • OUT: Harrison Afful (D) - broken jaw
    • QUESTIONABLE: Waylon Francis (D) - left thigh injury
    • QUESTIONABLE: Zack Steffen (GK) - concussion
  • Suspended: None
  • Suspended after next caution:  None
  • International duty:  None




Series Matchup at Colorado


  • Colorado Rapids: 12 wins, 26 goals
  • Columbus Crew SC: 4 wins, 17 goals
  • 5 draws




Officials


  • Referee: Baldomero Toledo
  • Assistant Referees: Matthew Nelson, Eduardo Mariscal
  • 4th Official: Guido Gonzales Jr
  • VAR: Robert Sibiga