Bunbury’s late PK goal earns Nashville 1-1 draw with Rapids

By: The Associated Press Posted: 11:06 PM CST Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Teal Bunbury scored on a penalty kick in the 90th minute and Nashville earned a 1-1 draw on Saturday night, spoiling the home opener for the Colorado Rapids and new coach Chris Armas.

Read this article for free:

or

Already have an account? Log in here »

To continue reading, please subscribe:

*First annual payment billed as $205.00 + GST for one year. This annual subscription will automatically renew at $233.00 + GST every 52 weeks (10% off the regular annual price of $259.35). Offer available to new and qualified returning subscribers only. Cancel any time.

Read unlimited articles for free today:

or

Already have an account? Log in here »

Hey there, time traveller!
This article was published 02/03/2024 (945 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.

Bunbury’s equalizer for Nashville (0-0-2) followed a foul on Rapids substitute forward Jonathan Lewis.

Colorado (0-2-0) never did find the net, but the Rapids grabbed the lead on an own-goal by Nashville defender Shaq Moore two minutes into the second half.

Colorado Rapids midfielder Cole Bassett, right, kicks the ball as Nashville SC defender Shaq Moore, left, covers during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Zack Steffen, who surrendered four goals in a season-opening loss to the Portland Timbers, finished with one save in his second start with the Rapids. Steffen has been out of the league since a stint with the Columbus Crew from 2016-19,

Joe Willis saved two shots for Nashville.

Colorado travels to play Real Salt Lake on Saturday. Nashville returns home to play the Los Angeles Galaxy on March 10.