A Point at LAFC… Are the Rapids Becoming Contenders?

The Rapids leave Los Angeles with a hard-earned road point, and maybe something bigger.This week we break down the 0-0 draw at LAFC, whether Colorado truly controlled the match or fell into LAFC’s trap, and what the performance says about Matt Wells’ evolving identity.We dig into:What the dominant first half did and didn’t produceDefensive growth from Rob Holding and the back lineWhether possession without penetration is becoming a concernDarren Yapi, Georgi, and lineup decisionsWhy squad rotation and substitutions matter more than everIs this really a “new Rapids” team?And why Vancouver may be the biggest test of the season so farPlus, we ask the bigger question:Are the Rapids leaving missed opportunities on the table… or proving they belong in the contender conversation?🎙️ Up the Pids.