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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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Gibbs withdraws from US Camp, Ihemelu his replacement

January 7th, 2009

Following up on a previous article about Rapid’s defender Cory Gibbs, he has withdrawn from camp and is being replaced by Ugo Ihemelu. Hopefully this bodes well for our defense this season, to have two defenders on Team USA.

Ihemelu has one cap versus Norway, and clearly has better hair than Gibbs. Nonetheless Gibbs’ withdrawal is puzzling.

Read the full article at the Rapids site

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Essential questions going into 2009

December 22nd, 2008

I stood in disbelief as Real Salt Lake scored in the final minute to end the Rapids season and eliminate a playoff run. In the same moment I thought…”well there’s always next year.”

Next year is now upon us, with the season kicking off March 21st at Chivas USA. So what are there essential questions we face? I have felt we lack a quality finisher Read more…

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Americans like soccer, but American soccer?

December 22nd, 2008

US Soccer fans are among the most dedicated on earth, according to a study reported by Soccer365.com. Barclay’s, the sponsor of the English Premier League, was behind the study which seeks to “better understand the attitudes and lifestyles of football fans around the world.” Read more…

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