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Paxten Aaronson scores twice to propel Rapids to 4-1 victory over Sporting KC
Colorado Rapids midfielder Paxten Aaronson led his team to a decisive win over Sporting Kansas City.
Mar. 22, 2026 at 12:26pm
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Paxten Aaronson scored two goals and Rafael Navarro added another as the Colorado Rapids defeated Sporting Kansas City 4-1 in an MLS match on Saturday night. Wayne Frederick's first career goal gave the Rapids a lead they would not relinquish. The win moves Colorado to 3-2-0 on the season, while Sporting KC drops to 1-3-1.
Why it matters
The Rapids' victory over a conference rival like Sporting KC is an important early-season result that could help position Colorado for a playoff push. Aaronson's breakout performance also highlights the young talent emerging in MLS.
The details
Aaronson opened the scoring in the 12th minute to give Colorado the lead, but Shapi Suleymanov equalized for Sporting KC just before halftime. In the second minute of stoppage time, Frederick scored his first career goal to put the Rapids back on top 2-1 at the break. Navarro extended the lead in the 71st minute, and Aaronson added his second goal four minutes later to cap the 4-1 victory.
- The match was played on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
- Aaronson scored in the 12th and 75th minutes.
- Frederick scored the go-ahead goal in the 2nd minute of first-half stoppage time.
- Navarro scored in the 71st minute.
The players
Paxten Aaronson
A 22-year-old midfielder for the Colorado Rapids who scored two goals in the match.
Rafael Navarro
A forward for the Colorado Rapids who scored a goal and provided an assist in the match.
Wayne Frederick
A 21-year-old midfielder for the Colorado Rapids who scored the go-ahead goal in the match, his first career goal.
Shapi Suleymanov
A player for Sporting Kansas City who scored the equalizing goal in the 44th minute.
Zack Steffen
The goalkeeper for the Colorado Rapids who made two saves in the match.
What they’re saying
“Paxten Aaronson has really stepped up for us this season. His two goals were crucial in this important win over a conference rival.”
— Robin Fraser, Head Coach, Colorado Rapids
What’s next
The Rapids will visit Toronto FC on April 4, while Sporting KC will travel to face Real Salt Lake on the same date.
The takeaway
The Rapids' victory showcases the team's young talent, led by Paxten Aaronson's breakout performance. This early-season win over a conference foe could prove pivotal as Colorado aims to secure a playoff spot in the competitive Western Conference.
