[citation needed] The Rapids were able to improve slightly in the MLS regular season, finishing in seventh place, scoring fifteen goals and conceding only four in their last six home games.

[citation needed] In the MLS Cup Playoffs, Colorado were seeded in the Eastern Conference and defeated Columbus in a penalty shoot out.

[2] As of 2024, this remains the most recent of the Rapids' two MLS Cup finals appearances, and the sole trophy won in club history.

Colorado began their sixth Major League Soccer regular season on the road with a 1–0 win against Chivas USA on March 28, 2010.

The teams would go into extra time, where the match was decided by an own goal from FC Dallas defender George John in the 107th minute.