Colorado Rapids II and Saint Louis City B Battle to 1-1 Draw in MLS Next Pro

Neither side could find a winner as Colorado Rapids II hosted Saint Louis City B on June 7, 2026, with the match ending 1-1 in MLS Next Pro action. The result keeps both teams in the middle of the standings, with playoff ambitions still alive but needing improvement.

Match Overview

The game started cautiously, with both teams feeling each other out. Colorado Rapids II took the lead in the 33rd minute through a well-placed shot from just inside the box. Saint Louis City B responded after halftime, equalising in the 62nd minute with a header from a corner. The final half-hour saw both sides push for a winner, but clear chances were at a premium.

Key Moments

• 33rd minute: A quick passing move opens up the Saint Louis defense, and the Rapids’ forward finishes low to the corner — 1-0.
• 62nd minute: Saint Louis City B equalizes from a set piece, with the center-back rising highest to head home.
• 78th minute: Colorado has a goal disallowed for a marginal offside call.
• 89th minute: Saint Louis goalkeeper makes a crucial save to preserve the draw.

Standout Players

Colorado Rapids II’s goalscorer was lively throughout, also hitting the post in the second half. For Saint Louis City B, the central defensive pairing won most aerial duels and key tackles, while the goalkeeper’s late save earned his team a point.

Season and Playoff Implications

The single point edges Colorado Rapids II to ninth place in the MLS Next Pro Western Conference, just outside the playoff positions on goal difference. Saint Louis City B moves to tenth, level on points but with a slightly inferior goal difference. Both teams will view this as two points dropped rather than one gained.