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EDITORIAL – Last Word on Soccer in conjunction with the Colorado Rapids independent media are excited to announce the third annual Independent Press Corps Colorado Rapids Season Awards. As the independent media covering this team, we take seriously the opportunity to cover the insanity that was the 2020 Colorado Rapids season and constructively criticize and praise the … [Read more...] about 2020 Independent Press Corps Colorado Rapids Season Awards

SAINT PAUL, MN. – Minnesota United and Emanuel Reynoso hosted the Colorado Rapids on Sunday night in the first round of the 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs. Both teams were dealing with outside back issues as Romain Metanire was unavailable due to international duty. Sam Vines Emanuel Reynoso Assists Lift Minnesota United Over Colorado Rapids The match started out similarly to the Oct. … [Read more...] about Emanuel Reynoso Assists Lift Minnesota United Over Colorado Rapids

Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports womp womp The Colorado Rapids may have won their last three games of the season, but hadn’t performed well after a break so far in 2020. Tonight was no different, as the Burgundy Boys got shut out 3-0 at Allianz Field, losing in Round One of the 2020 MLS Playoffs. The Rapids came out strong in the first half, maintaining possession and … [Read more...] about Rapids lose 3-0 to Minnesota and get sent home in Round One of the 2020 MLS Playoffs

Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports The day has arrived. The Colorado Rapids are taking on Minnesota United at Allianz Field in Round One of the 2020 MLS Playoffs. The best part? Rapids fan get watch their team take to the field in a nationally televised game. Catch up on Minnesota United in Downstream here and let’s get to it. COLORADO RAPIDS STARTING XI All eyes on these … [Read more...] about 2020 MLS Playoffs Round One Starting XI & How to Watch: Colorado Rapids at Minnesota United

PREVIEW – Less than 24 hours from now, the Colorado Rapids will play in their first playoff game since 2016. They will be playing at Minnesota United FC, who are in the MLS Cup Playoffs for just their second time ever. Playoff Preview: Colorado Rapids Confident Going Into Road Game at Minnesota These two teams played each other less than a month ago. The Loons won that contest … [Read more...] about Colorado Rapids Confident Going on the Road Playoff Game at Minnesota

John A. Babiak - @Photog_JohnB The Loons are one of the top MLS teams at defending set plays. The Rapids are on a roll executing them. As a member of Colorado Rapids coaching staff, goalkeeper coach Chris Sharpe has worked under six different head coaches, starting with Oscar Pareja in 2013 through his current boss, Robin Fraser. “It has been a wonderful learning … [Read more...] about How Chris Sharpe became a set-piece master and why that might be the key to the Rapids’ success in the playoffs

EDITORIAL – The Colorado Rapids have qualified for the playoffs for the first time since 2016. Robin Fraser’s side tightened up defensively in their runs of good form in September and November. Many will look to the loud and focused William Yarbrough in goal, Jack Price captaining the team as the No. 6, and Lalas Abubakar. Those are all good shouts, but there’s another player … [Read more...] about Danny Wilson Redemption Arc: The Underrated key to the Rapids Backline

Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports Minnesota United Stats 2020 Record: 9-5-7 WLT, 39 points for 1.62 PPG Goals: 36 for, 26 allowed, +10 differential Last Result: Won against Dallas 3-0 at home Last MLS Power Ranking Position: 10 Ah, this is nice. Instead of covering a regular season game, I’m covering something way more important. The Colorado Rapids return to the playoffs. … [Read more...] about Downstream Playoffs Round One: Away to Minnesota United

Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports As the playoffs get closer, there is some great news for the Colorado Rapids and their fans—Diego Rubio will be available on Sunday against Minnesota United FC. Earlier this week, Sam Stejskal tweeted that the striker would be available and that Rubio had returned early due to concerns that he had been in contact with a positive COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Rapids striker Diego Rubio will be available for Round One of the playoffs