Mihailovic scored two goals in the span of three minutes, including the game-winning goal, as part of Colorado’s 2-0 victory over Charlotte FC on Saturday afternoon (Watch Mihailovic Discuss His Performance on MLS 360 Here ). Since joining Colorado in 2024, Mihailovic has produced 13 goals and 16 assists in just 35 MLS regular season appearances. With goals at 77:04 and 80:27, Mihailovic’s three-minute and 23-second brace was the fastest in MLS this season. In games where Mihailovic has produced multiple goal contributions, Colorado has a perfect 7-0-0 record in MLS play. With 11 points (3-1-2) to begin the season, the Rapids have produced their best start to a season since 2014, when they also went 3-1-2.
Mihailovic is the first Rapids player to be named MLS Player of the Matchday presented by Michelob Ultra since Gyasi Zardes in 2022 (Matchday 24). The honor is the first of Mihailovic’s career and he becomes the first U.S. Men’s National Team player to earn the award since Diego Luna last season (Matchday 25).
Colorado will look to continue their winning ways when they travel to face Western Conference leaders Vancouver Whitecaps FC at BC Place on Saturday, April 5 (9:30 p.m. ET, MLS Season Pass on Apple TV / Apple TV+).