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.
93 minutes of frustration. One aggressive challenge by Ryan Johnson of San Jose on Drew Moor, who made the most of it and earned a PK that Casey did not waste.
Basics
This was a game full of annoyances. John Harkes saying “Bow-det.” The ball bouncing around on a field full of mini-moguls. Most importantly, a complete lack of service from the midfield to Thunder (Casey) & Lighting (Cummings) up top. Read more…
I lamented before the game that Casey had not rediscovered his scoring touch since returning to the Rapids after the Confederations cup. He just got caught up in a hurry. In a game filled with playoff implications, Colorado downed the Goats and took control of third place in the west Read more…
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 at the Confederations Cup were staggering. I believe the Rapids have yet to find that identity.
One of the first areas this shows up is the lack of a default starting 11. Read more…
Major League Soccer (MLS), Rapids News and Analysis, US National Team
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, but without Casey and Captain Mastroeni, I have to predict RSL 2 Rapids 1. Let’s hope I’m wrong.
What are your expectations for the Rapids this year? The Rapids came within a minute of launching into the MLS playoffs last year. With the momentum of a returning coach, the continued leadership of Pablo Mastroeni, and locking in key young players to multi-year deals, the Rapids have solidified their team for the next several years. Read more…
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