League-position context
Colorado Rapids rank2nd
FC Dallas rank23rd
Colorado Rapids points61
FC Dallas points33
Colorado Rapids: #2 ยท 61 pts ยท GD +16
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 10 pts above the play-off edge. 30 pts clear of the relegation zone.
FC Dallas: #23 ยท 33 pts ยท GD -9
28 pts off the top 2. 18 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
28-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.