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A street of reasons the MLS season better start on time

March 9th, 2010

The Rapids have blanketed the heart of downtown Denver with burgundy and sky blue. It was a beautiful sight to see banners on Denver’s famous 16th Street Mall of Colin Clark, Conor Casey, Pablo Mastroeni, and Omar Cummings.

The banners said April 3rd, and we are all hoping that doesn’t turn out to be false prophecy.

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Cummings’ late goal earns Rapids a valuable point

June 6th, 2009

With precious few minutes remaining, Omar Cummings made a fantastic turn and fired a world class shot off the fingertips of the RSL goalie.

It was a difficult and important point versus our Rocky Mountain rivals Read more…

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Rapids stumble in season opener vs Chivas USA

March 22nd, 2009

Things looked bright when Omar Cummings pounded a mishandled ball from Chivas goalie Zach Thornton into the back of the net. However it was a shaky performance from the back four that let Colorado down. Read more…

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Season opener vs Chivas – Viewing party at Sobo 151

March 18th, 2009

Our Rapids finally take the pitch this Saturday night at the Home Depot Center vs Chivas USA. Rapids fans will be gathering for the official away-game viewing party at Sobo 151 Read more…

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Rapids partner with Real Maryland FC of the USL-2

January 30th, 2009

Real Maryland FC LogoThe 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 divisions, similar to baseball here in the US. College soccer Read more…

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The Rapids move forward in the 2009 Superdraft

January 17th, 2009

The Rapids selected 3 forwards, 2 defenders, and a goalkeeper in the 2009 Superdraft. I have written previously about Colorado’s lack of a quality finisher, hopefully one of these 3 forwards can develop into that role.

The first round contained a whole lot of Terrapins, but the Rapids were on the sidelines having traded their first round pick to obtain Christian Gomez Read more…

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