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Rubio, Yarbrough lead Rapids past Atlanta United 3-0

Colorado Rapids defender Lucas Esteves, right, kicks the ball as Atlanta United defender Ronald Hernandez covers during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Diego Rubio had a goal and an assist, and William Yarbrough notched five saves to power the Colorado Rapids to a 3-0 victory over Atlanta United on Saturday.

Rubio put the Rapids ahead for good at 1-0 with a header off a pass from Michael Barrios in the 33rd minute.

Jonathan Lewis stretched the lead to 2-0 — with an assist from Rubio — in the 39th minute. Andre Shinyashiki capped the scoring with a goal in the 86th minute on an assist by Lucas Esteves.