Rafael Navarro
CLR
CF (AM)
Playmaking Forward
Apr 14, 2000 (26)
Right
6'0"
185 lb
Colorado RapidsRanking
Grades
Key Grades
2026 Major League Soccer
Overall Grades by game
2026 Major League Soccer
Upcoming matches
Dick's Sporting Goods Park • MLS Pass on Apple TV
Snapdragon Stadium • MLS Pass on Apple TV
Dick's Sporting Goods Park
Lower.com Field • MLS Pass on Apple TVNews
Scores late goal
Navarro scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 win against Sporting Kansas City.
Analysis: Navarro delivered the decisive contribution in Saturday's 2-0 win over Sporting KC, firing home from close range in second-half stoppage time after the hosts had already taken the lead through Reggie Cannon's header to put the result beyond any doubt and complete a commanding home performance. The Brazilian striker registered four shots and three tackles across his 90 minutes, and has now scored in back-to-back MLS appearances as Colorado's most reliable finishing option, with his clinical instinct in front of goal making him the cornerstone of the Rapids' push for a Western Conference playoff spot.
Delivers late winning penalty
Navarro scored one goal to go with seven shots (four on goal) and three chances created in Saturday's 1-0 win over Austin FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 95th minute.
Analysis: Navarro's spot kick was the deciding factor in the game, but he was pressing throughout the contest with seven shots and three chances created. He'll likely put up similar numbers against a Sporting KC team which has allowed a whopping 46 goals in 18 MLS games, and should add another goal there.
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