Spotlight on Danny Mwanga: A 20-year-old forward from the Republic of Congo who played at Oregon State, Mwanga has been rough on the Rapids. He has scored twice in two games, both second-half equalizers, including a 1-1 tie June 4. Mwanga did not play in the other meeting between the clubs, a 4-1 Rapids victory last September. He has scored five goals this season. Only Carlos Ruiz (six) has scored more for the Union.
Rapids: The Rapids rank third in MLS in goals scored (32), trailing only New York (38) and Seattle (34), but they have conceded 30. Only two clubs — Toronto (41) and Portland (32) — have yielded more. … Macoumba Kandji played 45 minutes in a scrimmage against Real Colorado Foxes this week. It was his second competitive action since tearing an ACL in the MLS Cup final last November. … The Rapids still have not repeated the same starting lineup this season.
Union: Philadelphia is one of three MLS teams undefeated at home this season, with a record of 5-0-4 at PPL Park. … Last week the Union attracted 57,000 fans in a 2-1 loss to Real Madrid. … Goalkeeper Faryd Mondragon started for the MLS All Stars on Wednesday against Manchester United. … Philadelphia has the best goal differential in the Eastern Conference, having scored 24 while conceding only 16.
John Meyer, The Denver Post
