Colorado Rapids suffered a 2-3 loss to Inter Miami CF in a thrilling match at Empower Field at Mile High on April 18, 2026. The match saw a total of 75,824 fans in attendance. Colorado Rapids started the match strong, with Darren Yapi scoring the first goal for the team in the 62nd minute. However, Inter Miami CF's Lionel Messi equalized the score with a penalty kick in the 79th minute. Messi then scored the winning goal for Inter Miami CF in the 87th minute, securing a 2-3 victory for the team. Colorado Rapids' Rafael Navarro also scored a goal for the team in the 45th minute. The loss marks the 9th defeat for Colorado Rapids in the 2026 MLS season.