Navarro Secures Rapids' Last-Minute 1-0 Victory over Austin FC
MLS Colorado Rapids

Navarro Secures Rapids' Last-Minute 1-0 Victory over Austin FC

Published on August 1, 2026 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Colorado Rapids News Release


The Rapids secured their second consecutive last-minute win at home Saturday night, topping Austin FC with a penalty kick conversion by Rafael Navarro in the 95th minute.

With his game-winning penalty kick, striker Rafael Navarro tied John Spencer for fifth place on the club's all-time goals list.

Defender Keegan Rosenberry made his 200th appearance with the Rapids on Saturday night. He ranks third in all-time minjutes with the club, trailing only Drew Moor and Pablo Mastroeni.

Scoring Summary

COL - 1

ATX - 0

Lineups

Starting XI:

Nico Hansen, Reggie Cannon, Loïc Williams, Miguel Navarro, Lucas Herrington, Hamzat Ojediran (Josh Atencio 58'), Wayne Frederick (Donavan Phillip 62'), Paxten Aaronson, Dante Sealy (Darren Yapi 62'), Rafael Navarro (C), Georgi Minoungou

Substitutions:

Adam Beaudry, Kosi Thompson, Sydney Wathuta, Noah Cobb

Up Next

The Rapids continue their homestand after a bye week with a match against Sporting Kansas City on Saturday, August 15th. Kickoff at DICK'S Sporting Goods Park is set for 7:30 p.m. MT.

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