Tweet An email to season ticket holders from the Rapids confirms they have sent goalkeeper Preston Burpo, defender Cory Gibbs, allocation money and their natural third round 2011 MLS SuperDraft pick to New England. In exchange the Rapids acquired the rights to midfielder Jeff Larentowicz and midfielder Wells...
Trade rumor: Rapids to trade Burpo/Gibbs for Larentowicz/Thompson
Tweet According to Bmer916, and Kyle McCarthy, the Rapids are finalizing a deal to send Preston Burpo and Cory Gibbs to the New England Revolution in exchange for Jeff Larentowicz (M/D) and Wells Thompson (M). On first glance this seems to be an excellent trade. Larentowicz shared the midfield with Shalrie...
In search of a team identity
Tweet 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...
Rapids earn away point with Casey Goal and friendly crossbar
Tweet The golden scoring touch of Conor Casey and a bit of luck earned the Rapids a valuable point away. Casey showed why he is the the leading scorer in the MLS, calmly delivering a deadly finish and keeping the defending MLS champs winless this season. A good bit of credit must also go to the fist of...
Casey in a galaxy of his own, hat trick leads a 3-2 win
Tweet For a man the MLS Direct Kick announcers were calling the Galaxy Killer, he sure found a whole lot of “space” in a porous L.A. defense. Just 16 seconds into the game, Casey started his scoring spree off an Omar Cummings cross. He didn’t finish until he had posted a hat trick and...