Justin Edmonds, Special to the Denver PostDominique Badji #14 of the Colorado Rapids gets tangled up with Robbie Rogers #14 of the Los Angeles Galaxy during the second half at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on November 6, 2016 in Commerce City, Colorado. The Rapids advanced to the MLS Western Conference Finals after defeating the Galaxy 3-1 in penalty kicks after a 1-0 win today (1-1 aggregate score).
Justin Edmonds, Special to the Denver PostDominique Badji #14 of the Colorado Rapids shoots past /s37pn and Daniel Steres #44 of the Los Angeles Galaxy during the first half at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on November 6, 2016 in Commerce City, Colorado. The Rapids advanced to the MLS Western Conference Finals after defeating the Galaxy 3-1 in penalty kicks after a 1-0 win today (1-1 aggregate score).
Justin Edmonds, Special to the Denver PostShkelzen Gashi #11 of the Colorado Rapids is awarded a yellow card by referee Mark Geiger for a foul on Robbie Rogers #14 of the Los Angeles Galaxy as Landon Donovan #26 looks on during the first half at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on November 6, 2016 in Commerce City, Colorado. The Rapids advanced to the MLS Western Conference Finals after defeating the Galaxy 3-1 in penalty kicks after a 1-0 win today (1-1 aggregate score).
Justin Edmonds, Special to the Denver PostJermaine Jones #13 of the Colorado Rapids passes the ball to Marc Burch #4 while being chased by Giovani Dos Santos #10 of the Los Angeles Galaxy during the first half at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on November 6, 2016 in Commerce City, Colorado. The Rapids advanced to the MLS Western Conference Finals after defeating the Galaxy 3-1 in penalty kicks after a 1-0 win today (1-1 aggregate score).
Justin Edmonds, Special to the Denver PostShkelzen Gashi (11) of the Colorado Rapids celebrates his first half goal with Marc Burch (4) against the Los Angeles Galaxy at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on Nov. 6, 2016 in Commerce City.
Justin Edmonds, Special to the Denver PostJermaine Jones #13 of the Colorado Rapids dribbles the ball forward during the second half against the Los Angeles Galaxy at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on November 6, 2016 in Commerce City, Colorado. The Rapids advanced to the MLS Western Conference Finals after defeating the Galaxy 3-1 in penalty kicks after a 1-0 win today (1-1 aggregate score).
Justin Edmonds, Special to the Denver PostMarlon Hairston #94 of the Colorado Rapids battles for the ball with Jeff Larentowicz #21 of the Los Angeles Galaxy during extra time at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on November 6, 2016 in Commerce City, Colorado. The Rapids advanced to the MLS Western Conference Finals after defeating the Galaxy 3-1 in penalty kicks after a 1-0 win today (1-1 aggregate score).
Justin Edmonds, Special to the Denver PostTim Howard #1 of the Colorado Rapids celebrates after making a save during penalty kicks against Ashley Cole #3 of the Los Angeles Galaxy (not pictured) at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on November 6, 2016 in Commerce City, Colorado. The Rapids advanced to the MLS Western Conference Finals after defeating the Galaxy 3-1 in penalty kicks after a 1-0 win today (1-1 aggregate score).
Justin Edmonds, Special to the Denver PostTim Howard #1 of the Colorado Rockies celebrates after making a save during penalty kicks against Ashley Cole #3 of the Los Angeles Galaxy (not pictured) at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on November 6, 2016 in Commerce City, Colorado. The Rapids advanced to the MLS Western Conference Finals after defeating the Galaxy 3-1 in penalty kicks after a 1-0 win today (1-1 aggregate score).
Justin Edmonds, Special to the Denver PostMarco Pappa #10 of the Colorado Rockies scores a goal during penalty kicks against the Los Angeles Galaxy at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on November 6, 2016 in Commerce City, Colorado. The Rapids advanced to the MLS Western Conference Finals after defeating the Galaxy 3-1 in penalty kicks after a 1-0 win today (1-1 aggregate score).
Justin Edmonds, Special to the Denver PostGiovani Dos Santos #10 of the Los Angeles Galaxy reacts after missing the net during penalty kicks against the Colorado Rapids at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on November 6, 2016 in Commerce City, Colorado. The Rapids advanced to the MLS Western Conference Finals after defeating the Galaxy 3-1 in penalty kicks after a 1-0 win today (1-1 aggregate score).
Justin Edmonds, Special to the Denver PostSebastien Le Toux #7 of the Colorado Rapids strikes a volley towards goal while being defended by Giovani Dos Santos #10 of the Los Angeles Galaxy during the first half at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on November 6, 2016 in Commerce City, Colorado. The Rapids advanced to the MLS Western Conference Finals after defeating the Galaxy 3-1 in penalty kicks after a 1-0 win today (1-1 aggregate score).
Justin Edmonds, Special to the Denver PostKevin Doyle #9 of the Colorado Rapids is held by Daniel Steres #44 of the Los Angeles Galaxy during the first half as Robbie Rogers #14 looks on at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on November 6, 2016 in Commerce City, Colorado. The Rapids advanced to the MLS Western Conference Finals after defeating the Galaxy 3-1 in penalty kicks after a 1-0 win today (1-1 aggregate score). Justin Edmonds, Special to the Denver Post
Justin Edmonds, Special to the Denver PostDominique Badji #14 of the Colorado Rapids crosses the ball in front of a diving Jelle van Damme #37 of the Los Angeles Galaxy during the second half at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on November 6, 2016 in Commerce City, Colorado. The Rapids advanced to the MLS Western Conference Finals after defeating the Galaxy 3-1 in penalty kicks after a 1-0 win today (1-1 aggregate score).
Justin Edmonds, Special to the Denver PostJelle van Damme #37 of the Los Angeles Galaxy clears the ball away from Marlon Hairston #94 of the Colorado Rapids during extra time at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on November 6, 2016 in Commerce City, Colorado. The Rapids advanced to the MLS Western Conference Finals after defeating the Galaxy 3-1 in penalty kicks after a 1-0 win today (1-1 aggregate score).
Justin Edmonds, Special to the Denver PostMarco Pappa #10 of the Colorado Rapids crosses the ball in front of Jeff Larentowicz #21 of the Los Angeles Galaxy during extra time at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on November 6, 2016 in Commerce City, Colorado. The Rapids advanced to the MLS Western Conference Finals after defeating the Galaxy 3-1 in penalty kicks after a 1-0 win today (1-1 aggregate score).
Justin Edmonds, Special to the Denver PostKevin Doyle #9 of the Colorado Rapids shoots and scores a penalty kick past Brian Rowe #12 of the Los Angeles Galaxy at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on November 6, 2016 in Commerce City, Colorado. The Rapids advanced to the MLS Western Conference Finals after defeating the Galaxy 3-1 in penalty kicks after a 1-0 win today (1-1 aggregate score).
Justin Edmonds, Special to the Denver PostThe Colorado Rapids take on the Los Angeles Galaxy in the MLS Western Conference Quarterfinals at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on November 6, 2016 in Commerce City, Colorado. The Rapids advanced to the MLS Western Conference Finals after defeating the Galaxy 3-1 in penalty kicks after a 1-0 win today (1-1 aggregate score).
Justin Edmonds, Special to the Denver PostGoalkeeper Tim Howard (1) of the Colorado Rapids is swarmed by teammates after they defeated the Los Angeles Galaxy 3-1 in penalty kicks to advance to the MLS Western Conference Finals at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on November 6, 2016 in Commerce City, Colorado. The Rapids won 3-1 in penalty kicks after a 1-0 win today (1-1 aggregate score).
Justin Edmonds, Special to the Denver PostMarc Burch #4, Eric Miller #3, Sebastien Le Toux #7 and Dillon Powers #8 of the Colorado Rockies celebrate after defeating the Los Angeles Galaxy in penalty kicks to advance to the Western Conference Finals at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on November 6, 2016 in Commerce City, Colorado. The Rapids won 3-1 in penalty kicks after a 1-0 win today (1-1 aggregate score).
Justin Edmonds, Special to the Denver PostTim Howard #1 of the Colorado Rapids hugs Marlon Hairston #94 after defeating the Los Angeles Galaxy 3-1 in penalty kicks at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on November 6, 2016 in Commerce City, Colorado. The Rapids advanced to the MLS Western Conference Finals after defeating the Galaxy 3-1 in penalty kicks after a 1-0 win today (1-1 aggregate score).
Justin Edmonds, Special to the Denver PostColorado Rapids fans wave a state flag as they celebrate the 3-1 penalty kick win against the Los Angeles Galaxy at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on November 6, 2016 in Commerce City, Colorado. The Rapids advanced to the MLS Western Conference Finals after defeating the Galaxy 3-1 in penalty kicks after a 1-0 win today (1-1 aggregate score).
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Dominique Badji #14 of the Colorado Rapids gets tangled up with Robbie Rogers #14 of the Los Angeles Galaxy during the second half at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on November 6, 2016 in Commerce City, Colorado. The Rapids advanced to the MLS Western Conference Finals after defeating the Galaxy 3-1 in penalty kicks after a 1-0 win today (1-1 aggregate score).
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The Colorado Rapids hosted the Los Angeles Galaxy at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on Nov. 6, 2016 in Commerce City. The Rapids advanced to the MLS Western Conference Finals after defeating the Galaxy 3-1 in penalty kicks.
























