Defender Loïc Williams scored in the sixth minute of second-half stoppage time in his MLS debut, rallying the Colorado Rapids to a 1-0 victory over San Diego FC on Wednesday night.
The 24-year-old Williams made his debut after the Rapids acquired him from Spain's Granada CF in March. He found the back of the net with assists from Paxten Aaronson and Dante Sealy, who both had impressive showings in the match.
Paxten Aaronson has five assists this season, already a significant improvement from his previous 44 appearances since 2021. Dante Sealy also has five assists, a career high for the player after previously collecting three assists in his first 68 appearances.
In goal, Nico Hansen had two saves to earn his second clean sheet in seven starts this season and his fifth over 17 career starts. San Diego's CJ dos Santos saved one shot in the first half, but it was not enough to secure a victory for the visitors.
Colorado's win improves their record to 6-9-1, while San Diego falls to 4-7-5 on the road. The Rapids play four of their next six matches at home, a significant advantage in their quest for a higher finish in the standings.
San Diego's struggles on the road continue, with a record of 1-4-2. The team hosts FC Dallas on Saturday, looking to break their winless streak on the road.
Meanwhile, the Rapids visit St. Louis City on Saturday, seeking to build on their momentum. With a strong home record and a growing squad, Colorado is poised to make a push up the standings in the second half of the season.
The win over San Diego marks a promising start to Loïc Williams' MLS career, and fans will be eager to see how he develops as a player in the coming weeks. As the Rapids continue to grow and strengthen, they will be a team to watch in the second half of the season.
Source: Yahoo Sports