For those who Bleed Burgundy

Vote for MOTM: Rapids down Union 2-1

Tweet The means may have been more heart than class, but the result was simply splendid. Down to 10 men for most of the second half, Pareja’s boys in burgundy showed incredible heart and timely opportunism. Who was your man of the  match? <a...

No more excuses…Maybe Rapids just aren’t good enough?!

Tweet “Well once we get our strikers back…” “Well once we get Mullan / Wynne back…” I’ve been waiting for a variety of situations to resolve themselves, and then for the Rapids to make their charge. Last summer we had doldrums too. Then Smith found the magic XII, we...

Undefeated Streak Continues. Rapids 0 – Toronto 0

Tweet It was a night and day difference since their last home match. A good 30 degrees warmer at DSG Park tonight since facing the Chicago Fire back on April 30th. In terms of the quality of soccer, it remained stagnant. You’d have to go back to April 3 versus DC United to find the last time we won at...

Rapids Advance To Eastern Conference Final by Downing Crew on PK’s

Tweet The Rapids are into the Eastern Conference Final, and will have the advantage of home turf at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. In a win that typifies the Rapids gutsy season, the Rapids secured the tie on aggregate goals and then finished off the Crew on penalty kicks. The Crew completely dominated...

The Emergence of Anthony Wallace

Tweet First time I saw Anthony Wallace at DSGP, I had my doubts. He seemed unable to shut down opposing wingers, and his crosses were rarely on target. Just goes to show you can’t trust first impressions. As Anthony has adjusted to the Rapids system, and gained regular time on the pitch, he has become...