Here’s an in-depth look at Sporting KC’s 1-0 loss to the Colorado Rapids on Wednesday night, diving into the major stats, records and milestones.
Sporting KC Team Facts
- With the loss, Sporting KC falls to seventh place in the Western Conference standings with just 14 points through 12 matches.
- Sporting KC made four changes to their starting lineup on Wednesday: Saad Abdul-Salaam, Ike Opara, Lawrence Olum and Jimmy Medranda all getting the nod.
- Sporting KC went unbeaten in 11 games against the Rapids from 2009-2015, but Colorado has won the last four contests.
- Wednesday’s loss was the second in Sporting KC’s last seven trips to Colorado (including playoffs).
Sporting KC Player Facts
- Brad Davis made his 378th MLS regular season appearance, tied for second most all-time among field players.
- Sporting KC midfielder Roger Espinoza wore the captain’s armband on Wednesday. The last time Espinoza wore the armband was in 2011 against Portland.
- Sporting KC’s Ike Opara was issued two yellow cards on Wednesday resulting in an ejection in the 76th minute of the match.
- Opara will now be suspended for Sporting KC's home match against Orlando City on Sunday.
Colorado Rapids Team Facts
- With the victory, the Colorado Rapids continue their best start in club history (7-2-2).
- The Rapids are a perfect 6-0-0 at home in 2016 and have secured four shutouts at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park.
- With the victory on Wednesday, the Rapids have won six straight MLS home matches for the first time since July 23 – October 1, 2005.
Colorado Rapids Player Facts
- Colorado Rapids DP Shkelzen Gashi missed Wednesday’s match due to illness.
- Dillon Serna scored his first goal of 2016 to extend the Rapids unbeaten streak to six games (five wins, one draw).
- The goal on Wednesday was Serna's seventh of his MLS career.
General Facts
- Sporting KC returns to Children’s Mercy Park on Sunday to begin a three-game home stand.
- Sunday’s match against Orlando City will be nationally televised on ESPN beginning at 2:30 p.m. CT.
