ORLANDO, Florida – The Rapids put together a 2-2 performance against USL side Hartford Athletic with several players getting significant minutes on the pitch on Wednesday. The match was highlighted by a brace from forward Jonathan Lewis.
Scoring in each half, Lewis added his fourth and fifth goals of preseason. The first came in the 39th minute thanks to the Rapids’ high press, forcing a turnover in Hartford territory, where Lewis capitalized for the point.
In the second half, Kévin Cabral was fouled inside the box, drawing a penalty kick opportunity, which Lewis took—his second of the preseason. Sneaking it just under the keeper, Lewis found the back of the net for a brace.
Hartford also recorded goals in each frame, one at the 15-minute mark and then an equalizer in the 69th minute.
The Rapids wrap up their preseason competition on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. MT in a closed-door match against Orlando City at Inter&Co Stadium.
Final Score
Colorado Rapids - 2
Hartford Athletic - 2
Scoring Summary
HFD: Rece Buckmaster 15’
COL: Jonathan Lewis 39’
COL: Jonathan Lewis (PK) 66’
HFD: Mamadou 69’
Lineups
First Half:
Lalas Abubakar ©, Sebastian Anderson, Kévin Cabral, Michael Edwards, Antony García, Alex Gersbach (Steve Flores, 57’), Marko Ilić, Oliver Larraz, Jonathan Lewis, Ralph Priso (Noah Strellnauer^, 43’), Marlon Vargas*
69th Minute:
Cole Bassett, Moïse Bombito, Calvin Harris, Jasper Löffelsend, Andreas Maxsø, Djordje Mihailovic, Rafael Navarro, Connor Ronan, Keegan Rosenberry
* = Rapids 2
^ = Rapids Academy
