Rapids dominate short-handed Sporting KC to move into playoff position

The Colorado Rapids used two red cards against Sporting KC to win 2-0 on Saturday at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, moving into a playoff position. The win lifted Colorado’s record to 8-1-10 and 25 points, completing a season sweep of Sporting Kansas City. The first red came in the 38th minute when Sporting KC midfielder Kwaku Agyabeng was sent off for a bad tackle on Miguel Navarro. With a man advantage, the Rapids scored at the 65th minute when Youssef Maziz’s corner found Reggie Cannon for a header into the side netting. Colorado added another in the 95th minute as Paxten Aaronson set up Rafa Navarro, sealing the match. Sporting KC’s Calvin Harris also missed a chance while on the counter, and a second red followed after Navarro’s and Josh Atencio’s long ball let Cannon take advantage of a poor clearance.