Sun May 18 00:40:00 UTC 2025: **News Article:**

**Rocky Mountain Cup Clash: Rapids Host Real Salt Lake in Search of Victory**

COMMERCE CITY, CO – The Colorado Rapids will host Real Salt Lake this Saturday at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in the first Rocky Mountain Cup match of the 2025 MLS season. Both teams are hungry for a win after recent struggles.

The Rapids are currently on a three-game losing streak, most recently falling 2-0 to San Diego in midweek. Their overall winless run extends to five league fixtures, dropping them to 10th place in the Western Conference, just outside the playoff line. A loss this weekend would equal their longest losing streak in the competition from last year.

Real Salt Lake, while showing signs of improvement, played to a 0-0 draw with the Portland Timbers. Despite claiming points in three of their last four matches, they’ve struggled in the attacking third, scoring only 13 goals this season, and have had difficulty closing out games.

Colorado will be looking to repeat their 3-2 victory over RSL in this exact fixture last year and win consecutive home matches against their rivals for the first time since 2012-2013. However, injuries plague the Rapids with Rafael Navarro and Ali Fadal doubtful.

Real Salt Lake also has injury concerns, with several players sidelined due to injuries.

Despite their struggles, both teams will be highly motivated for this rivalry match. Real Salt Lake will be slightly favored.

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