Colorado Rapids 1 FC Dallas 0 – Ten Men Win Three

In front of a mid-size crowd at Dick's Sporting Goods Park, the Rapids sent out a squad that was easily the most talented group sent out by the Rapids since perhaps July, when both

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last played together on the Rapids wings. The two of them playing again together made an instant impact, as Rapids fans had perhaps had enough time to forget the immense chemistry they put together with Jamie providing offensive flair and Brian creating defensive stops.With both the Rapids and Dallas on skids of draws and losses – though the Rapids technically had broken the all competitions part of their streak when they defeated Isidro Metapan in CCL 3-1 back on Wednesday – you got the feeling that both teams were going to push early and try and snag something for themselves and that feeling was proved correct as both teams played recklessly at the start working to move the ball forward.It didn't result in much for either team as the recklessless rarely turned to chances but turnovers were happening all over.

The Rapids next play rivals Real Salt Lake at DSGP on October 14th for the Rocky Mountain Cup. After finally getting some playoff assurance with the win tonight, they can feel free to settle themselves down and play their game without any need for jitters, which should make the match one of the most entertaining of the year, as RSL-Rapids matches always tend to be.

MAN OF THE MATCH – Drew Moor. And isn't he always? Another brilliant game from the Rapids best player.