Ten things we learned from Rapids' 0-0 draw against FC Dallas

2017.08.14 Tim Howard

By the numbers: here are 10 stats from the Colorado Rapids' 0-0 tie with FC Dallas at Toyota Stadium on Saturday night.

1. The Rapids are now unbeaten in the last six MLS meetings with FC Dallas (2-0-4).


2. They now have three shutouts on their last three visits to Toyota Stadium (2-0-1). The last league goal leaked by the Rapids in Frisco came in a 3-1 loss on August 9, 2014.


3. This was just the fifth tie in 35 road matches against Dallas, and only the second scoreless draw.


4. Colorado enjoyed just one shot on target, which is the fewest managed in 11 games.


5. It was the fifth game this season in which the Rapids were limited to just one shot on target. On the four previous occasions, they have lost the game (New York Red Bulls, Orlando City SC, Vancouver Whitecaps FC, and Philadelphia Union).


6. The five total shots from the Rapids were their lowest return since April 29, when they took only three shots at Orlando City.


7. FC Dallas failed to score on Saturday, but they did take 28 shots - the most that the Rapids have faced this season. The previous high was the 24 registered by Sporting KC at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on May 27, which was the last shutout for the Rapids.


8. With Kortne Ford’s introduction at halftime, the Homegrown rookie was paired in central defense with Jared Watts for a third time this season, and the first time since April 15.


9. In the last four home games (1-2-1), the Rapids have collected four points yet conceded nine goals. In the last four road games (0-2-2), they have returned with only two points but have given up just three goals.


10. Despite being shutout for the seventh time in 10 road games, this was the Rapids’ first clean sheet away from home in 2017.