
Austin FC vs. Colorado Rapids Preview
March 7, 2025 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Colorado Rapids News Release
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. - The Colorado Rapids (0-0-2, 2 pts.) hit the road for their third MLS regular season match of the season against Austin FC (1-1-0, 3 pts.). Kickoff at Q2 Stadium is set for 6:30 p.m. MT with coverage available on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, ColoradoRapids.com, and the Colorado Rapids App.
The Rapids are still on the hunt for their first win of the season after drawing each of their first two MLS matches to start 2025.
Both draws for the Rapids could not be more different from each other, with the first being a 0-0 draw against St. Louis CITY SC and the second being a six-goal thriller against FC Dallas that ended 3-3. In St. Louis, the Colorado backline and goalkeeper Zack Steffen stood strong to preserve the shutout. For Steffen, it was the 30 th clean sheet of his MLS career. Shifting gears to their most recent match, the Rapids found their attack with forward Rafael Navarro recording a brace and defender Keegan Rosenberry notching a goal in the 3-3 result.
Navarro will be a player to watch for Colorado, as the Brazilian has a proven track record of impressive performances in the state of Texas. Over five matches in the Lone Star state, Navarro has recorded four goals, including a brace against FC Dallas in August of last season.
For Austin, their start to the season has been similar to that of the Rapids. The club started off their 2025 campaign with a win at home over Sporting Kansas City, 1-0. Osman Bukari logged the only goal for his side with Owen Wolff notching the assist. In their second match, Austin traveled to Portland for a matchup against the Timbers and were shut out 1-0 at Providence Park.
These two sides 1have kept things tight in their short history, with Colorado only having a slight edge in the all-time series against Austin. The Rapids have recorded a 4-3-2 record against the club over their five seasons in MLS, but Austin got the best of Colorado most recently. On Decision Day last season, Austin came out on top in a 3-2 contest at home against Colorado.
The other end of this matchup will feature former Rapids players Diego Rubio and Preston Burpo. Rubio joined the Rapids ahead of the 2019 season and went on to make 114 regular-season appearances for the club, including 97 starts, recording 38 goals and 26 assists. Burpo, who is now the goalkeeper coach for Austin, made 24 appearances between the sticks for Colorado during his time with the club (2008-09), recording four shutouts in that span.
The match will also mark the reunion of two former FC Cincinnati players, Ian Murphy and Brandon Vazquez. The two were with Cincinnati from 2022 to 2023 and appeared in 58 matches together during their time there.
Major League Soccer Stories from March 7, 2025
- Minnesota United FC at San Jose Earthquakes Preview - Minnesota United FC
- Rivalry Renewed as LAFC Takes on Seattle In MLS Action on Saturday, March 8 - Los Angeles FC
- FC Cincinnati Waive Defender Bret Halsey - FC Cincinnati
- Availability Report: Trio Miss Home Opener - New York City FC
- Austin FC vs. Colorado Rapids Preview - Colorado Rapids
- Kristi Coleman of Tepper Sports & Entertainment, Carolina Panthers, and Charlotte FC Celebrated as the 2024 Queens University Charlotte BusinessWoman of the Year - Charlotte FC
- Inter Miami CF Closes Week Hosting Charlotte FC - Inter Miami CF
- Revolution Host Philadelphia Union on Saturday - New England Revolution
- FC Dallas Plays the Chicago Fire FC in 2025 Home Opener this Saturday, March 8 - FC Dallas
- Build Chemistry: Ingredients of the Match - Charlotte FC
- Houston Dynamo FC Travel to Columbus Crew SC for First Road Trip of the Season - Houston Dynamo FC
- CF Montreal to Visit Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Saturday - Club de Foot Montreal
- Houston Dynamo Football Club Announce Youth Camp and Clinic Schedule for 2025 - Houston Dynamo FC
- Atlanta United Signs Dominik Chong Qui to Short-Term Agreement - Atlanta United FC
- Sporting KC Visits D.C. United on Saturday - Sporting Kansas City
- Real Salt Lake Back at Home Saturday Night for 7:30p MT Kickoff against San Diego FC - Real Salt Lake
- FC Cincinnati Host Toronto FC Looking to Establish Home Dominance - FC Cincinnati
- New York City FC & Councilmember Moya Announce Transformative $7.5 Million Investment in Queens Community Organizations, Schools, and Non-Profits - New York City FC
- Team Store Advisory: Yankee Stadium - New York City FC
- Allende and Suárez on Target to Lead Inter Miami CF to Victory in First Leg against Cavalier FC - Inter Miami CF
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Colorado Rapids Stories
- Colorado Rapids Transfer Defender Chidozie Awaziem to FC Nantes
- Club Loans Adam Beaudry to Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
- Club Waives Forward Kévin Cabral
- Mihailovic, Bassett Penalty Kicks and Yapi Strike Launch Second-Half Comeback in Seattle to Draw 3-3
- Colorado Rapids Unveil 'Original Green' Third Kit in Honor of 30th MLS Season

