[U.S. OPEN CUP] The Colorado Rapids got two goals from Wells Thompson and defeated the Kansas City Wizards, 2-1, in the 2010 U.S. Open Cup's first MLS play-in game, played Tuesday at UMKC.

Kansas City went ahead on a goal by Teal Bunbury in the fourth minute, but Thompson responded, first off a corner kick by Scotsman Jamie Smith in the 24th minute and the second off a pass from Argentine Claudio Lopez, a former Wizard, in the 80th minute.

Sunil Chhetri, the first Indian signed by an MLS team, started for the Wizards.

MLS PLAY-INS
First Round
April 27
New York Red Bulls vs. Philadelphia Union
Second Round
April 14
San Jose Earthquakes vs. Real Salt Lake
April 28
D.C. United vs. FC Dallas
May 12
New York Red Bulls-Philadelphia Union winner vs. New England Revolution
Third Round
TBD
Colorado Rapids vs. New York-Philadelphia Union/New England winner
San Jose Earthquakes-Real Salt Lake winner vs. D.C. United-FC Dallas winner