Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles FC preview

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Dick's Sporting Goods Park Today - 1:30 AM
Major League Soccer
Colorado RapidsCLR
1 0
Los Angeles FCLAF
Full Time Today 1:30 AM
Regular Season
Jeremy Ebobisse - 22' (Own Goal)
Goal
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CONTEXT

Colorado Rapids hosted Los Angeles FC and secured a 1-0 victory with the only goal scored before halftime. The home side held 52 percent possession against 48 percent for the visitors while generating 2.7 expected goals to 0.56. Los Angeles FC entered as the stronger team on paper yet could not overcome the deficit. No red cards were shown to either side and the halftime score remained unchanged at the final whistle. The result reflected the underlying performance metrics with the home team capitalizing on their chance creation advantage. Structural elements of the game showed Colorado Rapids exceeding typical output levels in a manner labeled as significant deviation. The match concluded without further goals or major disruptions after the opening period.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Colorado Rapids recorded a significant deviation in the match outcome.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency levels remained in line with team baselines throughout.
  • xG alignment: The final result stayed consistent with the recorded xG values.
  • Market alignment: The outcome aligned with pre-match market indicators.
  • xG expectations: Colorado Rapids posted 2.7 xG against 0.56 for Los Angeles FC.
  • Event impact: The first-half goal proved decisive in the 1-0 scoreline.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards occurred to alter match dynamics.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
J. Dickerson
J. Dickerson
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.32
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
B. Mayo
B. Mayo
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
R. Hammil
R. Hammil
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
J. Marrufo
J. Marrufo
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Colorado Rapids M. Wells
M. Wells
VS
Los Angeles FC M. Dos Santos
M. Dos Santos
1.32
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.7
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Sporting KC Rank: 52 W
Austin Rank: 60 W
St. Louis City Rank: 63 L
San Diego Rank: 67 W
Dallas Rank: 66 L
Real Salt Lake Rank: 63 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
San Diego Rank: 66 L
Vancouver Whitecaps Rank: 75 D
Sporting KC Rank: 53 W
Real Salt Lake Rank: 63 W
LA Galaxy Rank: 60 W
Seattle Sounders Rank: 65 W
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 2 - 2
2

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
62.28
71.61
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Colorado Rapids
Los Angeles FC
Power Score
62.28
71.61
League Position
8
3
Global Rank
479
212

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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Colorado Rapids — Opponent-weighted form score
Los Angeles FC — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Colorado Rapids Los Angeles FC

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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Colorado Rapids

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Los Angeles FC

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Possession Efficiency data not available for this match.

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Colorado Rapids
vs
Los Angeles FC
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Colorado Rapids Los Angeles FC
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
35%
11%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.96 vs -0.06
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Colorado Rapids Los Angeles FC
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
11%
35%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.06 vs -0.96
Colorado Rapids
Los Angeles FC
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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Colorado Rapids
vs
Los Angeles FC
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Colorado Rapids Los Angeles FC
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
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Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Colorado Rapids 0.00
Los Angeles FC 0.00
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Colorado Rapids Los Angeles FC
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
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Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Colorado Rapids 0.00
Los Angeles FC 0.00
Colorado Rapids
Los Angeles FC
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • CLR had peak pressure around 45'.
  • LAF started the game with stronger pressure.
CLR Pressure LAF Pressure
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Pressure Index: CLR reached the top pressure at 45' (100.00).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 5 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Colorado Rapids CLR Home
5 matches
Los Angeles FC LAF Away
Match Record
1
Wins
2
2
Draws
2
2
Losses
1
Goals
5
Goals Scored
10
10
Goals Conceded
5
-5
Goal Difference
+5
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-20T00:03:31+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-3-3
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 20, 2026, 01:30 AM
Competition
2026 Major League Soccer, United States · Regular Season
Stadium
Dick's Sporting Goods Park
Capacity
19680
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Joe Dickerson
Brooke Mayo
Rhett Hammil
Jair Marrufo

Statistics

Possession
CLR
52%
LAF
48%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 0
4 Big Chances Created 0
8 Shots 3
46 Dangerous attacks 40
52 Possession 48
4 Corners 4
9 Free kicks 12
3 Yellow Cards 3

Match Overview

58 Ball Safe 57
1 Penalties 0
12 Goal Kicks 9
9 Goal Attempts 5
4 Substitutions 6
17 Throwins 19
0 Hit Woodwork 1
3 Successful Headers 6
3 Injuries 0
16 Dribble Attempts 3
11 Successful Dribbles 1
69 Successful Dribbles Percentage 33

Attacking

89 Attacks 80
4 Big Chances Missed 0

Possession

40 Long Passes 52
466 Passes 425
409 Successful Passes 364
88 Successful Passes Percentage 86
7 Key Passes 3
23 Successful Long Passes 33
58 Successful Long Passes Percentage 63

Defensive

1 Saves 5
11 Tackles 12
10 Interceptions 10
36 Duels Won 32

Build-up

12 Total Crosses 21
2 Accurate Crosses 7

Discipline

1 Offsides 3
13 Fouls 10

Lineup

Referee : Joe Dickerson

Starting XI ▼

41
Nicolas Hansen
Nicolas Hansen Goalkeeper
7.05
4
Reggie Cannon
Reggie Cannon Defender
6.91
5
Loïc Williams
Loïc Williams Defender
7.1
6
Rob Holding
Rob Holding Defender
6.59
29
Miguel Navarro
Miguel Navarro Defender
6.85
24
Noah Cobb
Noah Cobb
Defender85'
6.58
8
Hamzat Ojediran
Hamzat Ojediran Midfielder
6.74
33
Kosi Thompson
Kosi Thompson
Defender83'
6.55
10
Paxten Aaronson
Paxten Aaronson Midfielder
7.21
13
Wayne Frederick
Wayne Frederick Midfielder
6.66
77
Darren Yapi
Darren Yapi Midfielder
6.62
7
Dante Sealy
Dante Sealy
Attacker62'
6.75
88
Youssef Maziz
Youssef Maziz Midfielder
7.23
93
Georgi Minoungou
Georgi Minoungou
Attacker55'
6.68
9
Rafael Navarro
Rafael Navarro Attacker
7.29
Referee : Joe Dickerson

Starting XI ▼

31
Cabral Carter
Cabral Carter Goalkeeper
7.53
5
Ryan Porteous
Ryan Porteous Defender
7.01
21
Ryan Raposo
Ryan Raposo
Midfielder86'
6.71
23
Yevgen Cheberko
Yevgen Cheberko Defender
6.38
24
Ryan Hollingshead
Ryan Hollingshead Defender
6.79
8
Mark Delgado
Mark Delgado
Midfielder75'
7.07
91
Nkosi Tafari
Nkosi Tafari Defender
6.86
33
Aaron Long
Aaron Long
Defender46'
7.08
4
Eddie Segura
Eddie Segura Midfielder
6.86
11
Timothy Tillman
Timothy Tillman Midfielder
6.92
7
Heung-min Son
Heung-min Son
Attacker64'
7.2
66
Mathieu Choinière
Mathieu Choinière Midfielder
6.94
17
Jeremy Ebobisse
Jeremy Ebobisse Attacker
6.46
18
Jacob Shaffelburg
Jacob Shaffelburg Attacker
6.76
99
Denis Bouanga
Denis Bouanga
Attacker64'
7.39
19
Tyler Boyd
Tyler Boyd Attacker
6.76
90
Tommy Mihalic
Tommy Mihalic
Attacker82'

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Kosi Thompson
6th Yellowcard
88'
86'
Event
Ryan Raposo → Ryan Porteous
10th Substitution
Event
Noah Cobb → Miguel Navarro
9th Substitution
85'
Event
Kosi Thompson → Hamzat Ojediran
8th Substitution
83'
82'
Event
Tommy Mihalic → Tyler Boyd
7th Substitution
75'
Event
Mark Delgado → Ryan Hollingshead
6th Substitution
64'
Event
Denis Bouanga → Jacob Shaffelburg
4th Substitution
64'
Event
Heung-min Son  → Timothy Tillman
5th Substitution
Event
Dante Sealy → Darren Yapi
3rd Substitution
62'
Event
Darren Yapi
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
56'
Event
Georgi Minoungou → Youssef Maziz
2nd Substitution
55'
46'
Event
Aaron Long   → Nkosi Tafari
1st Substitution
1ST-HALF
Event
Rafael Navarro
Goalkeeper save
42'
41'
Event
Nkosi Tafari
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
39'
Event
Eddie Segura
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
Event
Youssef Maziz
2nd Yellowcard
32'
Event
Jeremy Ebobisse
Left foot shot / 1st Own Goal
22'
20'
Event
Yevgen Cheberko
Foul / 1st Yellowcard

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Dante Sealy takes a left-footed shot but misses.
90
Attempt Attempt
Paxten Aaronson's left-footed shot is blocked.
90
Attempt Attempt
Rafael Navarro Leal attempts a header but misses the shot.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
88
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued.
87
Attempt Attempt
Denis Bouanga attempts a header but misses the shot.
86
Update Update
On Ryan Raposo, off Ryan Porteous.
85
Update Update
Noah Cobb comes on for Miguel Angel Navarro Zarate.
83
Update Update
Kosi Thompson comes on for Hamzat Ojediran.
82
Update Update
Tommy Mihalic replaces Tyler Boyd.
79
Attempt Attempt
Mathieu Choiniere takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
78
Update Update
Offside.
75
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Marco Delgado comes on for Ryan Hollingshead.
74
Update Update
Offside.
71
Attempt Attempt
Georgi Minoungou takes a right-footed shot but misses.
64
Update Update
Denis Bouanga comes on for Jacob Shaffelburg.
64
Update Update
Son Heung-Min comes on for Timothy Tillman.
63
Attempt Attempt
Paxten Aaronson takes a right-footed shot but misses.
62
Update Update
Dante Sealy replaces Darren Yapi.
57
Attempt Attempt
Eddie Segura takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
57
Attempt Attempt
Jeremy Ebobisse takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
57
Attempt Attempt
Jacob Shaffelburg takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
57
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
56
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued.
55
Update Update
Georgi Minoungou is on, and Youssef Maziz is off.
54
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Paxten Aaronson with another body part, but it misses the target.
46
Substitution Substitution
Aaron Ray Long is substituted for Nkosi Burgess.
46
Attempt Attempt
Rafael Navarro Leal takes a right-footed shot but misses.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
45
Attempt Attempt
Youssef Maziz takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
44
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
42
Attempt Attempt
Rafael Navarro Leal takes a shot with his right foot, but it's saved.
42
Attempt Attempt
Penalty saved! Rafael Navarro Leal's attempt is stopped.
42
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
41
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card for Nkosi Burgess.
39
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Eddie Segura receives a yellow card.
38
Attempt Attempt
Youssef Maziz takes a left-footed shot but misses.
36
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued.
33
Attempt Attempt
Rafael Navarro Leal takes a shot with his right foot, but it is saved.
32
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Youssef Maziz receives a yellow card.
30
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued.
27
Update Update
Offside.
26
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
25
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
22
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot! Jeremy Ebobisse scores an own goal with a left-footed shot.
22
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! An own goal by Jeremy Ebobisse puts the score at 1-0.
21
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-0.
20
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued.
8
Attempt Attempt
Rafael Navarro Leal attempts a header but misses the shot.
6
Attempt Attempt
Eddie Segura attempts a header but misses the shot.
6
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Joseph Dickerson.

CONCLUSION

The 1-0 result for Colorado Rapids over Los Angeles FC aligned closely with the expected goals distribution and possession balance. Home dominance in chance creation supported the narrow victory despite the visitors status as the stronger side entering the fixture. Absence of dismissals allowed both teams to maintain full complements and focus on tactical execution. The early goal created a platform that held through the second half without further scoring. Performance data indicated the winner extracted value from their opportunities while limiting the opponent to minimal output. Overall the game followed patterns consistent with the metrics rather than producing unexpected shifts in control or efficiency.