KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Paxton Aaronson scored in each half, Wayne Frederick’s first career goal was the game-winner, and the Colorado Rapids beat Sporting Kansas City 4-1 on Saturday night.
Aaronson’s goal put Colorado (3-2-0) ahead in the 12th minute, but Shapi Suleymanov scored his first goal of the season in the 44th minute to tie Sporting KC (1-3-1).
The tie lasted until two minutes into stoppage time, when Frederick scored an unassisted goal at halftime to take a 2-1 lead. It was the 21-year-old midfielder’s 15th career appearance.
Rafael Navarro added another goal in the 71st minute, and Aaronson added another goal four minutes later with an assist.
Aaronson, 22, has started 18 games and has seven goals in 49 games. Navarro has 31 goals and 13 assists in 80 career games this season.
Zach Steffen finished with two saves for the Rapids.
John Palskamp saved four shots for Sporting KC.
Colorado was the best of seven Western Conference clubs, winning three of its first five games.
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Colorado: Visited Toronto FC on April 4th.
Kansas City: Visited Real Salt Lake on April 4th.
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