Tweet Mastroeni tied a Rapids record 170 starts tonight, and did it in style with a lovely finish on a one-two with Ballouchy. Ultimately it was deja vu all over again, as the Rapids continued their slide. By “outclassed,” I don’t mean to imply that the Crew are high class. However, they...
Definition of Insanity: Start same midfield but expect different results
Tweet 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...
Sleepy in Seattle – Zakuani brace continues the Rapids skid
Tweet 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...
Midfield vs Sounders – POLL Results: #1 Smith, #2 Mastroeni, #3 Larentowicz, Clark, Lopez (Tied)
Tweet 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...