Navarro, Maxsø Score, Young Players Stand out in Leagues Cup Result with Cruz Azul
Published on August 7, 2025 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Colorado Rapids News Release
The Big Picture
Rafael Navarro scored the opening goal in the third minute of tonight's match, his fourth in the tournament's history after netting twice in 2024 and once earlier in 2025.
The forward extended his club lead to 11 goals across all competitions.
Andreas Maxsø scored the second goal of the match in the 41st minute, his first in Leagues Cup.
Sydney Wathuta recorded the assist on the opening goal, his first in both Leagues Cup and with the first team, in his club debut.
He earned his first start after being called up on a short-term agreement earlier today.
Cole Bassett delivered the assist on the second goal of the match, his first in Leagues Cup.
Noah Cobb made his club debut, earning his first start and appearance with the club since joining on loan last month.
Alex Harris made his first start for the club after making his Leagues Cup debut last week against Club Tijuana.
Nicolas Hansen made his Leagues Cup debut.
Final Score at Regulation
CAZ - 2 (Willer Ditta 43', Ignacio Rivero 78')
COL - 2 (Rafael Navarro 3', Andreas Maxsø 41')
Penalty Kick Shootout
CAZ - 5 (Érik Lira, Mateusz Bogusz, José Paradela, Gonzalo Piovi, Carlos Rodríguez)
COL - 4 (Darren Yapi, Alex Harris, Sydney Wathuta, Sam Bassett)
Starting XI
Nico Hansen, Reggie Cannon (Keegan Rosenberry 46'), Andreas Maxsø (Ian Murphy 46'), Rafael Navarro (Darren Yapi 59'), Wayne Frederick, Alex Harris, Sam Bassett, Cole Bassett (Oliver Larraz 46'), Sydney Wathuta, Noah Cobb, Jackson Travis (Sam Vines 46')
Substitutes
Zack Steffen, Calvin Harris, Daouda Amadou, Ali Fadal
Major League Soccer Stories from August 7, 2025
- Navarro, Maxsø Score, Young Players Stand out in Leagues Cup Result with Cruz Azul - Colorado Rapids
- CLTFC defeats 5-time Liga MX Champions in League Cup finale - Charlotte FC
- Colorado Rapids Call up Sydney Wathuta on Second Short-Term Agreement for Leagues Cup Match against Cruz Azul - Colorado Rapids
- Colorado Rapids Complete Record Trade of Midfielder Djordje Mihailovic to Toronto FC - Colorado Rapids
- Toronto FC Acquire Attacking Midfielder Djordje Mihailovic as Designated Player - Toronto FC
- International Duty Roundup: Six Academy Players on National Team Duty in July - Inter Miami CF
- Revolution Acquire 2025 International Roster Slot from Austin FC - New England Revolution
- Austin FC Acquires $225,000 in General Allocation Money from New England - Austin FC
- Sporting KC Waives Dany Rosero - Sporting Kansas City
- Toronto FC Acquire $175,000 in General Allocation Money from Portland Timbers - Toronto FC
- Timbers Acquire 2025 International Roster Slot from Toronto FC - Portland Timbers
- Earthquakes Acquire Defensive Midfielder Ronaldo Vieira - San Jose Earthquakes
- FC Cincinnati Add Andrés Dávila to Roster Via Short-Term Agreement - FC Cincinnati
- Major League Soccer Announces Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs Schedule - MLS
- Hassoun Camara to be Inducted Onto the Wall of Fame Saturday at Stade Saputo - Club de Foot Montreal
- Verizon Announces Columbus Crew Partnership and Veteran Debt Relief Initiative - Columbus Crew SC
- Sounders FC Defeats Club Tijuana 2-1 on Wednesday, Securing Spot in Knockout Rounds of Leagues Cup 2025 - Seattle Sounders FC
- Timbers Draw 1-1 with Club AmÉrica at Q2 Stadium in Final Phase One Match of Leagues Cup 2025 - Portland Timbers
- Real Salt Lake Concludes Phase One of 2025 Leagues Cup with 1-0 Victory over Querétaro; Ojeda Scores Fourth Goal in as Many Games - Real Salt Lake
- Minnesota United Falls to Atlético de San Luis - Minnesota United FC
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
- Navarro Scores 12th of Season, Holding Debuts in Road Loss to Sporting Kansas City
- Rapids Eye Crucial Playoff Berth Points in Road Test against Sporting Kansas City
- Colorado Rapids Loan Jackson Travis to Birmingham Legion
- Colorado Rapids' Wayne Frederick Named to Trinidad & Tobago National Team for FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
- Colorado Rapids' Adam Beaudry and Noah Cobb Called up to U.S. U-20 National Team for September FIFA Window
