Albert Einstein once said “The definition of insanity is doing the same thingover and over again and expecting different results.” The last two winless months have confirmed: we need to create more chances through a different formation and different midfield personnel. I’m working with a few obvious assumptions We aren’t giving up...
Sleepy in Seattle – Zakuani brace continues the Rapids skid
Omar Cummings scored a sure nominee for goal of the week, but it wasn’t enough. For the last Rapids win you have to look back seven weeks to a 1-0 win over the Columbus Crew. Since then the Rapids have lost their way, and tonight was no exception. The game stormed out of the gates with easily the most exciting first 20 minutes I’ve seen this season....
Midfield vs Sounders – POLL Results: #1 Smith, #2 Mastroeni, #3 Larentowicz, Clark, Lopez (Tied)
Rapids Nation has spoken. Those who bleed burgundy hereby decree: Smith (despite his pooch) is the #1 choice, with over 80% of the vote Ballouchy is no longer in the top 5 midfielders Only 20% of respondents thing midfield is the right position for Cummings Wells Thompson is about as popular as Congress right now Talkback Leave your comments...
Off the Post and Off Track; Rapids drop points and tie Wizards 1-1
In a moment that encapsulates the annual Rapids summer slide, Conor Casey found himself mano a mano (89′) with bleach blonde Jimmy Nielsen of the Wizards (see photos above). Rather than exchanging hairstyle tips, Casey did what any good striker should and (as deftly as the big man can) went around the left of the goalkeeper to face a yawning net. Time...