Rapids defeat Whitecaps 1-0 to extend home unbeaten streak to 10

Rapids defeat Whitecaps 1-0 to extend home unbeaten streak to 10

Colorado Rapids beat Vancouver Whitecaps 1-0 on Saturday night in Commerce City, Colo.

Morgan Whittaker scored in the 81st minute, heading in his third goal of the season after a Vancouver shot deflected off the crossbar and fell to him at the back post.

Nico Hansen recorded his ninth clean sheet of the season with two saves, while Yohei Takaoka made seven saves after entering the match with 13 shutouts.

The victory snapped a five‑game winless streak for Colorado, marking the club’s first win since September 12.

With the win, the Rapids extended their home unbeaten streak to 10 matches.

Vancouver, now 16‑8‑7, lost for the second time in its last five games but remains atop the Western Conference, one point ahead of Dallas.

The Rapids improve to 12‑13‑6 on the season.