[MLS] Colorado Loses 3-1 to Puig’s Two Goals

(Commerce City = Wongeol Jeong) The Colorado Rapids faced the top team in the Western Conference, LA Galaxy, at home.

On October 2, local time, in an MLS 2024 regular season match held at Colorado’s home stadium, Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, Colorado…

Starting in a 4-2-3-1 formation, Colorado created opportunities early with quick transitions utilizing teamwork and tiki-taka, just 12 minutes into the first half.

In the 19th minute, they exploited LA’s left goal area using defender Travis’s speed. Colorado had two good chances, but neither resulted in a goal.

The first goal of the match came from Colorado midfielder Connor Ronan.

In the 44th minute of the first half, Ronan’s shot shook LA’s net. Ronan dribbled near the right side of the penalty box and struck a shot directly into the goal.

In the 50th minute of the second half, LA Galaxy forward Pec succeeded with a slow shot aimed at the open space to the right of the Colorado goalkeeper, bringing the match to a 1-1 draw. After the equalizing goal, the game slowed down. Both teams attacked and defended, but there were no decisive moments.

It was LA who broke the deadlock. LA midfielder Riqui Puig received a pass from forward Pec, and his shot from the center of Colorado’s goal area aimed at the right goalpost, which led to a goal.

With this goal, LA took the lead 2-1.

Colorado failed to score any additional goals. Meanwhile, LA solidified their victory with a second goal from Puig during stoppage time, sealing the match at 3-1.

With this result, Colorado is now ranked 6th in the Western Conference.