Is it good to have Kandji back or what? My comrade Justin Hein predicted a breakout by a Rapids forward in the CCL, but guessed Folan instead of the African who traded his ACL for our title last year. Mac did not disappoint. Enjoy.
CCL Group B Preview: Isidro Metapán
Who: Isidro Metapán. The full name of the team is Asociación Deportiva Isidro Metapán. They play in the top division of football in El Salvador. The club has some history going back to the 1950’s under a different name when a top league was being formally organized. However, the club known today was officially reintroduced to the top division in 2001. The...
CCL Group B Preview: Santos Laguna
Who: Club Santos Laguna. The full name of the team is Club Santos Laguna S.A. de C.V. The team was founded in 1982. Compared to other top Mexican clubs, Santos Laguna has a short history. They have three championships to their name: 1996 Invierno, 2001 Verano and the 2008 Clausura. On a side note, the team partnered with Celtic F.C. in December. League: Primera...
CCL Group B Preview: Real España
Who: Real España. The full name of the team is Real Club Deportivo España. The term “Real” was actually bestowed upon the club by the King of Spain in 1977. This is their 2nd appearance in the CONCACAF Champions League. Currently, they are the only team the Rapids know for sure they will be playing in Group B. League: Liga Nacional de Fútbol de Honduras....
Loss to Seattle feels like a loss to Salt Lake. Rapids 3, Sounders 4.
After our first match against Seattle this year, something changed. There were many mixed emotions after the Brian Mullan tackle earlier this year. I heard the emotions in the press box, in the stands and I could see it on the field. The one thing that came out of that match and the days after was my personal rival with Seattle. As someone with a voice, biased...