For those who Bleed Burgundy

In search of a team identity

Tweet In evaluating the Rapids form at this point in the season, I think of the US Men’s National Team. There was a carousel of players in and out, different formations, different styles of play, and inconsistent results. Once Bob Bradley arrived at a final 11 and somewhat of an identity, the results...

Rapids take on RSL sans Casey

Tweet The Rapids take on Fake Salt Lake tonight without MLS player of the week Conor Casey. Casey, in a great move by Bob Bradley, was called up to the USMNT to face Honduras. The Rapids rely heavily on his ability to finish, so it will be interesting to see who can fill that gap. I want to stay positive,...

Kljestan’s Hat Trick carries US over Sweden

Tweet 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...

Gibbs has a shot to represent the Red, White & Blue

Tweet Colorado Rapids defender Cory Gibbs has been called to the US National Team’s training camp by coach Bob Bradley, as reported on the official Rapids website. Cory missed out on the 2006 World Cup with a knee injury, and will hopefully stay healthy on the road to the South African World Cup. Gibbs...