Rapids rout Dynamo behind brace from newcomer Kosi Thompson

Colorado's new acquisition scores twice in 6-2 victory over Houston

Apr. 12, 2026 at 4:05am

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An abstract, energetic painting featuring bold, neon-colored brushstrokes that capture the dynamic scoring plays and attacking movements of a soccer match, with the players' identities obscured in the vibrant expressionist style.A newcomer's brace helps power the Colorado Rapids to a decisive home victory over the struggling Houston Dynamo.Commerce City Today

Kosi Thompson, who was traded from Toronto FC to the Colorado Rapids on March 26, made an immediate impact with his new team, scoring two goals in his Colorado debut to help lead the Rapids to a 6-2 victory over the Houston Dynamo on Saturday night in Commerce City, Colorado.

Why it matters

Thompson's performance in his first game with the Rapids showcases the team's ability to quickly integrate new talent and provides an early boost to their season. The win also moves Colorado up the Western Conference standings, while Houston continues to struggle after a promising start to the year.

The details

Thompson scored his first two goals of the season, with his first coming just 5 minutes into the match. He then added another in the 53rd minute to extend Colorado's lead to 3-0. Rafael Navarro also scored a pair of goals for the Rapids, while Josh Atencio added one of his own. Lawrence Ennali netted the lone goal for Houston, who couldn't capitalize on 18 shots, 8 of them on goal.

  • The Rapids struck first just 5 minutes into the match.
  • Thompson's second goal came in the 53rd minute.
  • Ennali scored for Houston in the 69th minute.
  • Navarro's two goals came in the 73rd minute and the 95th minute.

The players

Kosi Thompson

A new acquisition for the Colorado Rapids, Thompson scored two goals in his debut with the team after being traded from Toronto FC on March 26.

Rafael Navarro

The Rapids forward scored two goals in the match, bringing his season total to a team-leading four.

Josh Atencio

The Colorado midfielder scored one goal in the victory.

Lawrence Ennali

The Houston Dynamo forward scored his team's lone goal in the 69th minute.

Zack Steffen

The Rapids goalkeeper made 6 saves to help preserve Colorado's lead.

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What they’re saying

“Kosi has brought a lot of energy and skill to our attack, and we're thrilled to see him get off to such a strong start with the team.”

— Robin Fraser, Colorado Rapids Head Coach

What’s next

The Rapids will look to build on this dominant home victory when they host the Seattle Sounders next weekend, while the Dynamo will try to snap their three-game losing streak when they travel to face the Portland Timbers.

The takeaway

Thompson's impressive debut showcases the Rapids' ability to quickly integrate new talent and provides an early boost to their season, while the Dynamo's continued struggles highlight the need for the team to find more consistency on both ends of the field.