Earlier today the Rapids Undercurrent blog reported deals reached with key young stars. The press release just came out in the last few minutes, and the Rapids have inked 4 year deals with midfielders Colin Clark and Nick LaBrocca and defenders Jordan Harvey and Kosuke Kimura. For me, Clark and LaBrocca were the key signings of the bunch. I have to agree with...
Rapids partner with Real Maryland FC of the USL-2
The Rapids have partnered with Real Maryland FC of the USL Division II soccer league. Already partnered with Arsenal of the English Premier League and Club de Futbol Pachuca of Mexican’s Premier Division, this sets up a cooperation with one of our home grown leagues. In leagues like the EPL there is a contiguous development of talent between the various...
Rapids Training Schedule for week of January 26
Rapids Media sent out this schedule today Colorado Begin Preparation for 14th Season COMMERCE CITY, COLO. (Monday, January 26, 2009) – The Colorado Rapids kickoff their preseason training sessions in advance of the 2009 MLS season this week with Wednesday, Jan. 28 marking the first day on the pitch. The Rapids will train at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park over...
Kljestan’s Hat Trick carries US over Sweden
A cocktail of the US MNT training camp and a week with Scottish champions Celtic proved to be a potent combination for Sasha Kljestan. With a big ol’ goose egg in previous international appearances, Sasha sizzled with 3 goals in an international friendly between two quality footballing countries (albeit sans their respective stars). Aside from Kljestan the...
Former Rapid Petke lands with Red Bulls
Former Rapids defender Mike Petke has landed with the Red Bulls, as reported at Soccer365.com. Petke was dropped by the Rapids, and heads back to New York where he played from 1998 to 2002. The 32 year old Petke make 11 appearances for our beloved Rapids last season, scoring two goals. While I think his time for making significant contributions for the Rapids...