Rafael Navarro 's inspired performance for the Colorado Rapids on Matchday 29 has earned the Brazilian striker MLS Player of the Matchday presented by Michelob Ultra honors.
Navarro scored two goals and added an assist in Colorado's 3-1 home win over Atlanta United . The result gave the Rapids their second straight victory and moved them into seventh place in the Western Conference, four points above the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs cutoff line.
With his brace, Navarro reached 11g/4a on the year to become the fourth player in club history to produce at least 10 goals in consecutive seasons and the first since Deshorn Brown in 2013-14.
Navarro could make more club history by becoming the first Rapids player to score 30 regular-season goals in a two-season span. He's just four goals