The Rapids should’ve notched one in the first half, as Jacob Petersen had three solid chances, Casey another. The absence of Cummings and Clark continues to take a bit of the bite out of our attack. Casey is an opportunistic scorer. Our MLS All-Star is a big guy who muscles his way into the action and takes advantage of opportunities that others create, as you’ll see in this highlight reel. He isn’t a one on one kind of guy, he’s a finisher. I look forward to having the “lightning” side of the thunder & lightning up front, as does El Capitan as stated to Nick Thomas

We are a side that are lacking a couple of players that make a big diference for us. The most important thing was to get three points today.

Nonetheless we found a way to get it in the back of the net, and that is what matters. We are keeping ourselves near the top, though Chivas is now 3 points ahead with one less game played. We need to continue to get three points at home, and a point on the road vs DC United Saturday is more than doable.

Also notable: LaBrocca’s hustle and much improved haircut

For more on the match

• Video Highlights
• wewantrapidman

It should be said that our young Rapids were on the road, in poor weather, on a difficult artificial surface. However these are the kinds of games that haunt you in the latter part of the season when the playoffs are on the line. The Rapids clearly have quality on the field, but need to hone that killer instinct to finish off a struggling opponent.

Moving on to this weekend, as Nick Thomas of wewantrapidman points out

I know all games are important but this weekend’s homer against Seattle is shaping up to be a cracker and perhaps somewhat of a watershed for the season.

Growing up in a suburb of Seattle, I’m looking forward to this game more than any other. Seattle is my #2 team in the MLS, and I’d like to see them play well. In the end however, I’d like to see the Rapids play up to this game and hand Seattle a loss.

For more coverage on the game

• wewantrapidman
• Goal.com
• Video highlights (check out the most lackluster goal call I’ve ever heard on Casey’s header. Seriously dude, were you watching the Nuggets highlights during the game?)