Burgundy Wave

Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports In a game that saw nine yellow cards (three to the Rapids), the Colorado Rapids extend their unbeaten streak to nine games in a row in a 2-2 draw against the Portland Timbers in Providence Park on Wednesday night. It was a game that the Rapids surely should have won — the Burgundy Boys went up twice and let a 10-man Timbers’ squad back … [Read more...] about Game Recap: Portland Timbers 2, Colorado Rapids 2

John A. Babiak - @Photog_JohnB Next up, the team will head south to play the Colorado Springs’ Switchbacks Unified Team in season opener *All photos in article and gallery by John A. Babiak (@Photog_JohnB) The Colorado Rapids’ Special Olympics Unified Team concluded their preseason play last night at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park with an impressive victory over a strong … [Read more...] about Rapids’ Special Olympics Unified Team win penalty-kick duel in final preseason friendly

Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports LA Galaxy Stats 2021 Record: 11-8-3 WLT, 36 points for 1.64 PPG Goals: 35 for, 35 allowed, 0 differential Power Rankings: LAG #9 (-), Rapids #3 (+2) Last Result: 3-3 tie against LAFC Oh, look! The Colorado Rapids are currently second in the Western Conference. This afternoon, we look to take first place overall as the Burgundy Boys face … [Read more...] about Downstream Game 22: Home vs LA Galaxy

Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports Colorado grab three points from the Quakes. On July 17, the Colorado Rapids and San Jose Earthquakes played to a 1-1 draw at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. Tonight, a late goal from Dominique Badji gave the Rapids all three points in a 1-0 victory at PayPal Park. In just the 6th minute of the game, centerback Lalas Abubakar was subbed out … [Read more...] about Game Recap: Late goal from Dominique Badji lifts the Rapids over San Jose

San Jose Earthquakes Stats 2021 Record: 6-4-8 WLT, 26 points for 1.24 PPG Goals: 24 for, 29 allowed, -5 differential Power Rankings: SJE #14 (-), Rapids #5 (-1) Last Result: 2-1 win over LA Galaxy The Colorado Rapids are off to San Jose to play the Earthquakes for the second time this season. It’s been a short amount of time since we last played them, but plenty has happened … [Read more...] about Downstream Game 21: Away vs San Jose Earthquakes

Rapids’ Kellyn Acosta wants no repeat of Trinidad and Tobago  Tonight (September 2), the U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) will embark on a seven-month trek that will include playing in 14 round-robin, home-and-away matches against seven of their leading Concacaf rivals in hopes of earning a berth at the Qatar 2022 World Cup Tournament. As a result of the on-going COVID-19 … [Read more...] about USMNT kick-off campaign to win a berth to 2022 FIFA World Cup Tournament

John A. Babiak - @Photog_JohnB The young midfielder wants to play for Robin Fraser and win silverware with his teammates Earlier this week, MLSSoccer.com’s Tom Bogert reported that Colorado Rapids midfielder Cole Bassett rejected a formal offer to move to Portuguese powerhouse, S.L. Benfica, during the European transfer window that officially closed Tuesday … [Read more...] about Homegrown Cole Bassett passes up S.L. Benfica transfer to stay with Colorado Rapids

John A. Babiak - @Photog_JohnB Lewis was shifted to the striker role out of necessity, but is he suited to be the Rapids first choice no. 9? `Note: All data are from FBRef.com unless otherwise noted. International duty, transfers, injuries, and a flurry of matches over the last month have necessitated some tactical creativity from Colorado Rapids manager, Robin Fraser. … [Read more...] about Jonathan Lewis has finally found his position with the Colorado Rapids

Photo by Fernando Leon/ISI Photos/Getty Images Sporting Kansas City Stats 2021 Record: 11-4-6 WLT, 39 points for 1.86 PPG Goals: 36 for, 21 allowed, +15 differential Power Rankings: SKC #3 (-), Rapids #4 (+2) Last Result: 0-0 tie against Minnesota United Sporting Kansas City again. Anyone else feel like this is getting a bit stale? I mean, it felt like only yesterday … [Read more...] about Downstream Game 20: Away vs SKC