We are really excited about getting to a place where we can play another home game at the University of Denver.
The team, which has only played three MLS NEXT Pro matches thus far after a week five bye and a postponed match, comes into week six of the regular season looking for a bit of redemption.
I think we can get it done if we stick to what we have been doing in training,” said Rapids 2 defender Michael Edwards.
Heading into the fourth match of the season, Yosuke Hanya and Yaya Toure lead the Rapids 2 scoring with one goal apiece while Toure and Sebastian Anderson are tied for the lead in team assists with one each.
The two new additions provide fresh talent and a boost of technical energy to the young Rapids squad as they head into the thick of the 2022 MLS NEXT Pro season.
Ultimately, Portland walked away with two points after a victorious 4-2 shootout that saw Timbers2 goalkeeper Hunter Sulte make a vital save to give his side the edge over the Monarchs.