Colorado Rapids vs. New England Revolution – Three Keys To The Game

Score First – Colorado have earned four tough points from their last two games, not bad considering that they went down 1-0 in both of those games to start out. Colorado doesn't necessarily have to shut out their opponent every game but not going down 1-0 isn't exactly a recipe for success. Obviously the demons of the last few years have been exorcised – Colorado had gone several years without a come-from-behind win up until last year when they won the MLS Cup of all games after going down early – but scoring first will shut up the road crowd a bit and make it much easier to earn three points on the road, which will be critical for the Rapids success, especially on such short rest after the Houston game.