Nathan Tchoumba subs on for Colorado late in a 1-0 win over Union Omaha. It was the 15-year-old's debut for the team. Photo Credit: Spencer Baldwin
Commerce City, CO– It wasn’t a pretty return to life in the US Open Cup for the Colorado Rapids, but the name of the game is to advance, and they did on the back of Dante Sealy opening up his account in Colorado. Sealy’s first goal in Colorado colors was enough to see past a feisty Union Omaha team. This game was also 15-year-old Nathan Tchoumba’s debut for the first team. The youngster came on late in this match and helped Colorado see out the victory. Here are the best photos from the Rapids’ return to the US Open Cup.
Dante Sealy celebrates his first goal in Colorado in a 1-0 win over Union Omaha. Photo Credit: Spencer Baldwin
Nathan Tchoumba waves to fans as he warms up before his debut. Photo Credit: Spencer Baldwin
The birthday boy, Rafa Navarro, didn’t start this game, but subbed on in the second half. He did not get on the scoresheet, but helped Colorado see out the victory. Photo Credit: Spencer Baldwin
The moment 15-year-old Nathan Tchoumba was subbed on for his debut with the Rapids first team. Photo Credit: Spencer Baldwin
The end of the match got a little feisty, with Nico Hansen taking exception to a late foul, causing this scuffle near full time. Photo Credit: Spencer Baldwin
Matt Wells coaching his team to a 1-0 win over Union Omaha, his first win in the US Open Cup. Photo Credit: Spencer Baldwin
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