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Whenever the Colorado Rapids play the Philadelphia Union the unexpected, and usually interesting, seems to happen. From upsetting the Union in Philadelphia in 2012 to losing at home in a postponed 2013 match, things have always been interesting. The July 12 battle was no different. In a thoroughly entertaining and exciting match, the Rapids tied the Union 3-3 after being down 3-1. The Rapids were led by goals from Dillon Serna, Dillon Powers and Deshorn Brown but in a match where you trail by two, a tie is a satisfying result.
Here are the relevant stats for this match (including a separate row for 2014 second half stats):
| Shots | SOG | BS | TP | PA | POSS | Opponent Shots | Opponent SOG | |
| at Philadelphia Union | 15 | 5 | 2 | 487 | 83% | 63.10% | 11 | 6 |
| 2014 Second Half Averages | 15 | 5 | 2 | 487 | 83% | 63.10% | 11 | 6 |
| 2014 Season Averages | 13.2 | 4.5 | 2.7 | 432 | 79% | 52% | 10.8 | 4.1 |
SOG: Shots on Goal. BS: Blocked Shots. TP: Total Passes. PA: Passing Accuracy. POSS: Possession
Record after 18 Matches: (7-5-6) 27 Points
Hero of the Match: Deshorn Brown. Brown is often criticized for his lack of finishing at times and his seemingly strong inability to put the ball on frame. But in this match he took a delicious pass from Gabriel Torres and buried it into the back of the net giving the Rapids a share of the points. It was a quality pass from Torres and better goal from Brown and that is what you expect from him.
Goat of the Match: Shane O'Neill. I have never been a fan of saying a referee gets things wrong, but O'Neill should have been sent off for his 12th minute studs up challenge. It was a disgusting play and something that has no place in football. His ejection could have seriously harmed the Rapids, but fortunately for them, the ref got it wrong.