Sun Mar 09 03:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Rapids Seek First Win Against Austin FC in Saturday Showdown

**Austin, TX –** The Colorado Rapids, winless in their first two MLS matches of the 2025 season, travel to Q2 Stadium on Saturday to face Austin FC in a crucial matchup. The Rapids are hoping to break an eight-game winless streak, following a recent 3-3 draw against Dallas that saw them twice come from behind. Their opening game ended in a scoreless draw against St. Louis City. Meanwhile, Austin FC is looking to bounce back from a narrow 1-0 loss to the Portland Timbers last Sunday, their first defeat of the season after an opening win against Sporting Kansas City.

Austin’s offensive struggles are a major concern. They scored only 39 goals last season, the fewest in the Western Conference, and have only managed one goal in their first two games this year. The absence of Julio Cascante, who is injured, could further weaken their defense. Oleksandr Svatok is likely to replace him.

Colorado also faces injury concerns, with Andreas Maxso, Jackson Travis, Darren Yapi, Sam Vines, and Theodore Ku-DiPietro all sidelined. Despite the 3-3 draw against Dallas, the Rapids are winless in their last seven MLS matches and haven’t secured a road victory since mid-September.

Austin, however, boasts a strong home record against Colorado, unbeaten in their last three home matches against them. While both teams have their challenges, Austin’s home advantage and Colorado’s recent struggles suggest a potential victory for the home side.

**Possible Starting Lineups:**

**Austin FC:** Stuver; Desler, Svatok, Hines-Ike, Biro; Obrian, Sanchez, Pereira, Bukari; Vazquez, Wolff

**Colorado Rapids:** Steffen; Cannon, Awaziem, Murphy, Rosenberry; Bassett, Larraz, Atencio; Cabral, Navarro, Mihailovic

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