Wolde Harris had a goal and an assist as Colorado knocked off the A-League’s Nashville Metros 2-1 on March 9 in a match postponed for two days by torrential storms in the Pensacola, Fla. area. Chris Henderson opened the scoring in the 20th minute, when he tapped the ball home after Harris’ header bounced off the crossbar. Former Saint Louis midfielder Kevin Quigley equalized for Nashville just before the half. Harris then put the Rapids ahead for good when he volleyed home Henderson’s flick header in the 52nd minute. The Rapids had numerous other chances, but Nashville keeper Randy Dedini kept the Metros in the match with several excellent saves. Henderson and Marcelo Balboa made their first appearances for the Rapids. Immediately after the game, they flew to San Diego to join the U.S. national team in preparation for its friendly against Paraguay March 14. March 9 in Pensacola, Fla. Colorado (MLS) 2 Nashville (A-League) 1. Goals: Henderson 20, Harris 52; Quigley 44. Colorado lineup: Hahnemann, Martinez, Trittschuh, Vermes, S.Henderson (DiGiamarino, 65), Paz (Marshall, 70), Balboa, Paule, C.Henderson (Boyce, 85), Bravo, Harris (White, 71).

Medved lifts Clash

Shawn Medved scored a pair of second-half goals to lead San Jose to a 2-0 win over Atlas in Guadalajara on March 8.