The final sprint to the end of the season is officially here for FC Dallas. Just eight games remain between now and the start of the MLS Cup Playoffs in October.

FC Dallas returns home this weekend to host an old MLS original rival, the Colorado Rapids, who are fresh off an impressive third-place performance in this year’s Leagues Cup. That third-place finish helped clinch the Rapids a berth in next year’s Concacaf Champions Cup.

The Rapids are always a tricky team to deal with, both home and away. Let’s dive into some things we’ll be keeping an eye out for, along with some comments from FC Dallas’ interim manager, Peter Luccin.