Rapids Throttle LAFC in Finale, Earn Top Seed in Western Conference

Colorado Rapids forward Jonathan Lewis (7) scores a goal past Los Angeles FC defender Jesus Murillo (94) and goalkeeper Jamal Blackman (1) in the first half at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colo., on Nov 7, 2021. Isaiah J. Downing/USA TODAY Sports via Field Level Media

Jonathan Lewis scored a goal in each half to lead the host Colorado Rapids to a 5–2 win over Los Angeles FC in Commerce City, Colo., on Sunday.

The MLS Decision Day win, coupled with a draw by the Seattle Sounders and loss by Sporting Kansas City, gave the Rapids the Western Conference title, the No. 1 seed and a first-round bye in the postseason.