Paxten Aaronson vs. Diego Luna: Rocky Mountain Cup rivalry heats up

The 2026 Rocky Mountain Cup rivalry heats up as Colorado Rapids host Real Salt Lake for Matchday 23's Walmart Saturday Showdown. The Colorado Rapids are currently 7th in the Western Conference with 28 points (9W-11L-1D), while Real Salt Lake are 8th with an identical 28 points (8W-8L-4D). The Rapids won the cup last season and aim to defend their title by claiming a fifth straight home victory.

Real Salt Lake, however, will look to avenge their previous meeting and reclaim the championship for the first time since 2023. The rivalry between the two teams has a 14-7 advantage in favor of the Real Salt Lake.