Sporting Kansas City vs Colorado Rapids: Key Roster Updates
Sporting Park in Kansas City hosts Sporting Kansas City and the Colorado Rapids on Saturday, March 21. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. MT. Filmogaz.com breaks down key roster updates ahead of the match.
Starting lineup
- Zack Steffen (captain)
- Rob Holding
- Lucas Herrington
- Miguel Navarro
- Jackson Travis
- Dante Sealy
- Hamzat Ojediran
- Wayne Frederick
- Paxten Aaronson
- Darren Yapi
- Rafael Navarro
Bench and substitutes
- Nico Hansen
- Keegan Rosenberry
- Alexis Manyoma
- Josh Atencio
- Alex Harris
- Ted Ku-DiPietro
- Noah Cobb
- Mamadou Billo Diop
- Kimani Stewart-Baynes
Roster notes and context
Zack Steffen returns
Goalkeeper Zack Steffen is back in the gameday squad. He will start and wear the captain’s armband.
Miguel Navarro milestone
Miguel Navarro makes his first start for the Rapids since joining in February. He previously appeared as a substitute against Seattle and New York City FC.
Mamadou Billo Diop progress
Striker Mamadou Billo Diop appears on the gameday roster for a second time. He signed a first-team contract and debuted last week against NYCFC.
Diop replaced Keegan Rosenberry late in that match for his first minutes with the first team.
Scoring form: Rafael Navarro and Darren Yapi
Rafael Navarro needs one goal to reach 31 career goals for the club. That mark would tie him with Cole Bassett and Henderson for sixth-most in club history.
Navarro has produced a brace and an assist across four starts to open the 2026 season.
Darren Yapi has two goals and one assist in four appearances. He scored the Rapids’ lone goal in the recent match versus NYCFC.
Match details
| Venue | Sporting Park, Kansas City, Kansas |
| Date | Saturday, March 21 |
| Time | 6:30 p.m. MT |
| Listen | Altitude Sports Radio |
| Social | @ColoradoRapids |
These key roster updates outline Colorado Rapids lineup decisions. Expect adjustments from both Sporting Kansas City and the Rapids on matchday. Filmogaz.com will provide further coverage and analysis.
