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COMMERCE CITY, Colo. – Colorado Rapids hosted Larrys Mabiala andPortland Timbers in the first Thanksgiving Day game in MLS history on Thursday afternoon. Larrys Mabiala Wins Thanksgiving Day Game at the Death The first half was dominated by the home side. Portland had a siege mentality at times, but did well to absorb pressure. Dom Badji and Auston Trusty both had good looks … [Read more...] about Larrys Mabiala Wins Thanksgiving Day Game at the Death

PODCAST – Happy MLS Cup Playoffs Rapids Fans! This week on Holding The High Line, Rabbi and Red preview Rapids Timbers. We discuss the MLS Cup Playoffs to date with a focus on the Portland Timbers 3-1 win over Minnesota United. We take a deeper look at how the Rapids should and will have handled this 18 day layoff. Then we go in depth on the first MLS Thanksgiving Day game … [Read more...] about Colorado Rapids Podcast: Preview of Rapids Timbers

John A. Babiak - @Photog_JohnB Rapids ink ‘playoff run’ sponsor, illuminate metro Denver, and will host massive Friendsgiving tailgate It is said that winning brings the best out of people and this couldn’t be more true for the Colorado Rapids as they prepare to host the Portland Timbers on Thursday. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to celebrate this national holiday with … [Read more...] about Colorado Rapids demonstrate commitment to fans and community ahead of Thanksgiving playoff match

Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports Portland Timbers Stats 2021 Record: 17-13-4 WLT, 55 points for 1.62 PPG Goals: 56 for, 52 allowed, +4 differential (59/53/+6 counting playoffs) Power Rankings: POR #7 (+5), Rapids #2 (+2) Playoff Result: 3-1 victory against Minnesota United in Round One The stage is all set as the Colorado Rapids begin their push for the MLS Cup in the 2021 … [Read more...] about Downstream Playoffs Edition: Home vs. Portland Timbers in the Western Conference Semifinals

EDITORIAL – The Colorado Rapids will host Portland Timbers in a second round MLS Cup Playoff match on Thursday at 2:30 PM MT. It will be the first Thanksgiving Day game in the history of Major League Soccer. A lot of people, myself included, were concerned when this game got announced and more so when it became a Rapids home game. Here’s why an MLS Thanksgiving game is worth … [Read more...] about How the MLS Thanksgiving Game Came to be and why Pidsgiving Will Succeed

Photo by Andrew Katsampes/ISI Photos/Getty Images A win over Mexico at home and a draw to Jamaica in Kingston have the U.S. Men’s National Team sitting firmly in the top four of the Concacaf table just over halfway through the Octagonal — a huge step towards qualifying for the 2022 World Cup being held in Qatar. Missing out on the last World Cup was a massive blow for … [Read more...] about Cole Bassett on the USMNT, the 2022 World Cup, and why having a young squad is an advantage for the US

Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images The Burgundy Boys’ hunt for the MLS Cup begins on Thursday For the first time in MLS history, there will be a match played on Thanksgiving Day as the Colorado Rapids host the Portland Timbers at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. Portland ousted Minnesota United in a 3-1 win on Sunday night to advance to the conference semifinals and play … [Read more...] about Colorado Rapids to host Portland Timbers on Thanksgiving Day

PODCAST – What’s up Internet? Today on Last Word SC Radio, all four cohosts get together for a full MLS Cup Playoffs preview. We start by breaking down the second round of matches in the Concacaf World Cup Qualifying November window. The group discusses the USMNT draw at Jamaica, gets hyped for Canada and the Iceteca, and more. Last Word SC Radio: MLS Cup Playoffs Preview Then … [Read more...] about Last Word SC Radio: MLS Cup Playoffs Preview

Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports Three reasons from BW and TBM each about why our coach should win COTY. Over the years, Jake Catanese (of The Bent Musket) and I have noticed how similar the Colorado Rapids and New England Revolution are: absent owner, low budget, subpar coaching, and — most importantly — terrible records. But here we are, in 2021, both of us sitting … [Read more...] about Burgundy Wave vs. The Bent Musket: Why Robin Fraser should win Coach of the Year over Bruce Arena