Dramatic Finale Falls Short for Colorado
The Colorado Rapids entered the final day of the 2025 MLS regular season with their playoff fate still in their own hands. Hosting a high-stakes matchup against LAFC, the Rapids needed a win or draw to clinch a postseason berth.
Missed Opportunities
Despite taking an early lead through a goal from Rafael Navarro, the Rapids were unable to hold onto the advantage. LAFC stormed back, with Son Heung-Min and Andrew Moran scoring to give the visitors a 2-1 lead late in the game.
Last-Gasp Equalizer Not Enough
In the dying moments, Colorado's Darren Yapi found the back of the net to pull the Rapids level at 2-2. However, the late heroics were not enough, as results elsewhere went against the Rapids. They finished the season in 11th place, level on points with Real Salt Lake and San Jose Earthquakes but missing out on the playoffs due to an inferior goal difference.
TL;DR
- Colorado Rapids needed a result against LAFC to clinch a playoff spot on Decision Day
- Despite taking an early lead, the Rapids were unable to hold on, falling behind 2-1
- A late equalizer from Darren Yapi salvaged a point, but other results went against Colorado
- The Rapids finished 11th in the Western Conference, missing the playoffs on goal difference