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MATCH PREVIEW: Houston Dynamo FC host Colorado Rapids to wrap up May | Houston Dynamo
HOUSTON (May 28, 2024) – Houston Dynamo FC host the Colorado Rapids on Wednesday, May 29, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CT at Shell Energy Stadium. Houston defeated Colorado earlier this season with a late stoppage time goal from defender Brad Smith. Tickets for the match are available HERE.
Houston enters Wednesday’s match eighth in the Western Conference with a 5-6-3 (WLD) record and 18 points. The Dynamo will look to bounce back from a 2-1 road loss at the LA Galaxy on Saturday. The match saw midfielder Latif Blessing score his first league goal for Houston in the 18th minute in what was his 200th MLS appearance. However, goals from Los Angeles in the 44th and 59th minutes saw the home side take all three points.
Midfielder Jefferson Valverde made his Dynamo debut in the 78th minute at the Galaxy. Houston signed the defensive midfielder on a full transfer from LDU Quito in Ecuador’s top division in late April. Last season, Valverde helped LDU Quito to its 12th league title and second CONMEBOL Copa Sudamericana title.
Notably, captain Héctor Herrera played his first full 90-minute match of the season on Saturday. The Mexican international surpassed 350 minutes of play over seven matches this season as he returns from a knee injury that sidelined him for the start of the season.
Additionally, goalkeeper Andrew Tarbell made his first MLS start on Saturday since Houston’s last trip to the LA Galaxy in September 2023 when he helped the team earn a scoreless draw and Houston’s 12th clean sheet of the season. The veteran goalkeeper is currently playing in relief of Steve Clark, who picked up a face injury earlier this month versus FC Dallas.
Houston continues to boast one of the best defensive records so far this season, despite a shuffling back line that has seen seven players start due to injuries. The team has allowed just 15 goals across 14 matches this season, which is the fewest in the Western Conference and tied for the third fewest across MLS. Additionally, Houston leads the Western Conference with 58.1 percent possession across the season, allowing the Dynamo to control matches and dictate pace of play.
Colorado enters Wednesday’s match sixth in the Western Conference with a 6-5-4 (WLD) record and 22 points. The Rapids are coming off a 3-3 home draw versus Minnesota United FC after facing a 3-1 deficit at halftime. A brace from Kévin Cabral and a Rafael Navarro goal were enough to see the home side split points.
Houston and Colorado met at DICK’s Sporting Goods Park in late March when the Dynamo earned a 1-0 victory with a goal from defender Brad Smith in the final minute of stoppage time. Goalkeeper Steve Clark also made three saves to tally his second consecutive clean sheet at the time.
The Dynamo hold a 7-6-6 (WLD) record over the Rapids at Shell Energy Stadium and will look to add a tally to the win column on Wednesday. In the most recent matchup in Houston in October last season, the Dynamo defeated the Rapids 5-1 with goals from Nelson Quiñónes (brace), Amine Bassi, Corey Baird and Artur.
Before the June international break, the Dynamo travel to face Portland Timbers FC on Saturday, June 1, with kickoff scheduled for 9:30 p.m. CT. Houston defeated Portland 1-0 at home earlier this season.
Damage assessments are still ongoing for homes and businesses affected by the Aspen Acres Fire in southern Colorado, but over 200 homes have been confirmed destroyed so far. The United Way of Southern Colorado is working to raise relief funds for those affected and says it’s making progress towards its fundraising goal.
In an update on Wednesday afternoon, Pueblo County Sheriff David Lucero said they’ve assessed approximately 67% of the properties affected in the county. Authorities have confirmed the loss of 192 homes and four commercial structures so far and are working to contact property owners as quickly as possible.
Lucero urged everyone affected by the fire to use the survivor portal for more information on assistance.
Custer County Sheriff Rich Smith says they’ve lost approximately 83 homes so far, almost 2% of the county’s homes. The worst hit area is along the Highway 165 corridor, Smith added. He said that authorities don’t expect any new evacuation areas, but are not yet ready to release the existing evacuation orders.
Smith said a hotline is available during business hours for affected Custer County Residents to ask questions. He urged residents to contact them at (719) 467-0271 and advised they may need to leave a voicemail if the line is busy due to the high number of calls.
A flash flood watch is in effect for areas near the burn scar, which could affect nearby homes.
The President of the United Way of Southern Colorado, Shanna Farmer, said the organization is working to raise wildfire relief funds for those affected. Over the last few days, they have reached just over $417,000 of their $10 million goal.
“It has been incredible, the number of individuals and companies who have come out to support, to provide matches, and to provide innovative ways to raise those funds,” said Farmer. “And so, I encourage anyone who is willing to work with us on a corporate, business, or individual level to please reach out because it is going to take all of us to help rebuild.”
Farmer said that the community not only needs help with their immediate needs but also long-term support. She urged anyone interested in donating to visit their website.
The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office says anyone who has evacuated needs to contact the Disaster Assistance Center located at 29 Lehigh Ave. in Pueblo. The center is open between 9 a.m and 6 p.m. and provides multiple resources for those forced to evacuate.
Residents must also visit the center to obtain a re-entry pass, which will allow them to return home once evacuation orders have been lifted. A photo ID and proof of residency are required. Visitors can sign up online to reserve a place in line for faster service.
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Julian Lewis Says Deion Sanders’ Colorado ‘Wasn’t Really Looking at Defenses Much’ Last Season
Colorado quarterback Julian Lewis made a stunning admission that could explain the team’s 3-9 finish to the 2025 season.
While speaking to ESPNU at Big 12 media days, Lewis was asked what the biggest difference was between last year and this year, and he revealed that the Deion Sanders-coached Buffaloes typically didn’t watch film during his first season with the team.
“My play, I’m actually looking at the defenses now,” Lewis said. “Last year, we wasn’t really looking at defenses much, just kind of high school free-balling, just out there playing football. But it’s a lot bigger than that now, so it should be fun.”
Before taking a redshirt year, Lewis played in four games as a true freshman with two starts and threw for 589 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions while completing 55.3 percent of his passes. He should fare even better this season with the benefit of film study.
Lewis will enter the 2026 campaign as Colorado’s starting quarterback, so he will have the opportunity to show his improvements when the Buffaloes open the year against Georgia Tech on Sept. 3.
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