It’s the Colorado Rapids versus the San Diego FC at Snapdragon Stadium on August 22, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 10:30 PM ET
- Location: Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, CA
- Streaming: Apple TV
How to Watch Colorado Rapids vs. San Diego FC on August 22, 2026
You can watch the San Diego FC take on the Colorado Rapids live on DIRECTV on Apple TV on August 22, 2026 at 10:30 PM ET.
Colorado Rapids (9-1-10) at San Diego FC (6-6-8) — Match Preview
Colorado Rapids (9-1-10) travel to Snapdragon Stadium to face San Diego FC (6-6-8) on August 22, 2026. Colorado entered the match 7th in the Western Conference, while San Diego sat 12th in the West, a gap in the standings that reflects how much steadier Colorado has been across the season. Rafael Navarro has been the Rapids most dangerous weapon up front with 10 goals in 19 appearances, while Marcus Ingvartsen has provided the same kind of finishing for the hosts, scoring 11 goals with 4 assists in his own 19 matches.
Paxten Aaronson adds another dimension for Colorado, contributing 4 goals and 6 assists from midfield, and Anders Dreyer offers a similar two-way threat for San Diego FC with 8 goals and 9 assists of his own. Wayne Frederick has chipped in 5 assists in just 16 appearances for the Rapids, giving them a second creative outlet behind Aaronson. A result either way will matter for both clubs as they continue jockeying for playoff positioning down the stretch of the season.
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What Time is the San Diego FC vs. Colorado Rapids Match Today?
The Colorado Rapids vs. San Diego FC match starts at 10:30 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Colorado Rapids vs. San Diego FC?
You can watch Colorado Rapids vs. San Diego FC on Apple TV.
Players to Watch: Colorado Rapids vs. San Diego FC
Colorado Rapids
Rafael Navarro — F. Playing as the focal point of Colorado’s attack, Navarro has turned in 10 goals across 19 appearances this season, the highest total on either roster in this match. That kind of finishing has made him the player San Diego’s back line will be most concerned with tracking on Saturday night.
Paxten Aaronson — M. Aaronson pairs 4 goals with a team-high 6 assists from midfield, giving the Rapids a genuine two-way threat between the lines across his 19 appearances. He’s the player most likely to turn Colorado’s possession into a chance for Navarro or Darren Yapi up top.
Wayne Frederick — M. Frederick has provided 5 assists in just 16 appearances this season, a rate that puts him right behind Aaronson for playmaking duties out of Colorado’s midfield. His minutes have been more limited than his teammates, but the output per appearance stands out.
San Diego FC
Marcus Ingvartsen — F. Ingvartsen leads San Diego FC’s attack with 11 goals and 4 assists across 19 matches, the kind of frontline production that has kept the expansion club competitive all season. He’s the first name Colorado’s defense has to account for at Snapdragon Stadium.
Anders Dreyer — F. Where Ingvartsen finishes, Dreyer creates, pairing 9 assists with 8 goals in 19 appearances to give San Diego arguably its most complete attacking threat on the field this Saturday night. Few players on either roster combine scoring and creating at that level.
Onni Valakari — M. In central midfield, Valakari has chipped in 3 goals and 5 assists across 19 matches, underlining the secondary scoring punch San Diego can call on beyond its top two forwards. He rounds out a home attack that isn’t just Ingvartsen and Dreyer.
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