Colorado Rapids and San Jose earthquakes will seek a strong start to one of the most busy sections of the MLS program when they meet at Commerce City on Saturday night.
Like most teams, San Jose (4-6-1, 13 points) and Colorado (4-3-4, 16 points) are planned to play six MLS matches between Saturday and May before taking a break for the League June international window.
When finished, both teams will be at the middle of the season.
Earthquakes also balance the US Open Cup competition at that time. However, despite playing a completely different start XI from the group that defeated Portland Timbers 4-1 in the league match last weekend, they were able to win the fourth round match on the Republic of Sacrament on Wednesday.
“There will be some players to return,” he said during this stretch. “Tonight helps us to go in for a few minutes. So if they are called in the next three MLS game, I hope they will prepare better to contribute.”
Cristian Arango directed San Jose with seven goals, one after playing a small low body injury last weekend in front of Josef Martinez.
And last weekend victory included the first two San Jose assists for Dejuan Jones, which he bought from Columbus at the closing of the primary transfer window.
Despite his modest records, Arena’s group leads the entire MLS with 24 goals.
“We know that we will be full of the arrival of San Jose.” He said. “They play with a lot of intensity. They can suppress you. They can hurt you in the transition. A talented group. Very good coaching.
Rafael Navarro and Djordje Mihailovic have five goals for Rapids trying to expand the week from 2-1 loss to three matches (0-1-2) in DC United.
The struggles came more often to the defense that Colorado scored multiple goals at four of the last five fixtures.
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