TORONTO – As Robin Fraser once said, “I think the game was a reflection of the oddity of the event.” Colorado Rapids played a lunchtime kickoff at Toronto FC the day before Easter. Despite being at 1 p.m. (11 a.m. MT), this game was full of MLS After Dark chaos. With 3 red cards, 8 yellows, and 5 goals, who needs the Djordje Mihailović storyline? The Rapids 10-v-9 were entertaining in defeat.

Wayne Frederick II got his third straight start for Matt Wells. Miguel Navarro was at left back with Jackson Travis on the right. With Frederick in midfield, Paxten Aaronson was at left wing. Off his national team debut, Lucas Herrington started at center back

Record signing Josh Sargent started up top for the Reds. Former Rapids maestro Mihailović was not in the team. He had a pelvis injury.

This game was disjointed. Unhinged. It had been raining throughout the morning, which wasn’t ideal for attendance or the pitch. Toronto were comfortable on the ball and created space by moving the ball. Colorado were violent in their press at times. Players made direct runs with through balls in behind.

TFC had a...