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Amanda Rossmann / USA TODAY NETWORK The only former Colorado Rapids players likely to go to the World Cup will be Kellyn Acosta for the United States and Mark-Anthony Kaye of Canada. Earlier today, Sam Vines announced via Instagram that he has broken his leg. “Life is full of ups and downs. Unfortunately yesterday I broke my tibia and and had to get surgery. The … [Read more...] about Former Rapids Homegrown Sam Vines Breaks Leg, Will Miss World Cup

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Tomorrow at 2 PM MT, LAFC host Philadelphia Union in the 2022 MLS Cup Final. This game’s a relatively benign matchup for Colorado Rapids fans. Rocky Mountain Cup rival Real Salt Lake isn’t playing. None of the three former Rapids head coaches in MLS are in the final. The only former Burgundy Boy on either team is Kellyn Acosta, who was liked … [Read more...] about Who Should Colorado Rapids Fans Be Rooting For in MLS Cup?

Matt Pollard interviewing Younes Namli in February of 2020. | Photo Credit: John A. Babiak @Photog_JohnB Matt Pollard brings eight years of soccer media experience to lead Burgundy Wave Hello Colorado Rapids fans. My name is Matt Pollard. You may know me from my writing at Last Word on Sports and my podcasting with Holding The High Line. As of today, I am taking over … [Read more...] about Matt Pollard Assumes Managing Editor Position

Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports I will try to keep this succinct, however, fully expecting it to be too lengthy by the time I finish. In short, I want to say a massive THANK YOU to Colorado Rapids Nation as I retire from covering the team. For 20 seasons now, I have had the absolute privilege of being allowed to be a part of this MLS franchise from a media perspective … [Read more...] about Brian Jennings waves goodbye to us

Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports Diego Rubio scores in stoppage time to tie playoffs-bound Austin. Rapids return home to reinvent. With seconds to spare in overtime, Colorado Rapids’ forward Diego Rubio leapt up like a gazelle, and used his head to score and tie an enviable Austin team that is heading into the MLS Playoffs. The outcome was a conciliation prize for the … [Read more...] about Rapids conclude uninspiring 2022 season in a knot