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Colorado Rapids officially eliminated from playoffs and other takeaways from their 3-0 loss to Atlanta

The Colorado Rapids’ current winless streak was extended to four on Saturday afternoon as Atlanta United cruised to a 3-0 halftime lead with goals from Miguel Almirón  (10’, 18’) and Héctor Villalba (37’). The visitors held on to the lead in the second half, taking home the three points and jumping New York Red Bulls […]

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‘I’m not well-liked’: Colorado Rapids coach Anthony Hudson on difficult season and prep for Atlanta

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. – With seven games remaining in the 2018 regular season, Colorado Rapids head coach Anthony Hudson is feeling the pressure from both the media and fans. “I sort of feel uncomfortable in these interviews because I’m probably not the most liked person in the place right now, and I understand why; it’s […]

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At 17, Colorado Rapids homegrown Cole Bassett looks to make mark on MLS

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. – At just 17-years-old, Colorado Rapids midfielder Cole Bassett is too young to rent a car, or buy a beer. But he’s already earned one thing that money can’t buy; the trust and backing of head coach Anthony Hudson. “I’d been speaking with [Rapids GM Padraig Smith] so many times about Cole, […]

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Cole Bassett makes MLS debut during Colorado Rapids 2-0 loss to Portland

The Colorado Rapids extended their current losing streak to three on Saturday night, as hosts Portland tallied goals from Jeremy Ebobisse (45’) and Diego Valeri (65’), both assisted by Sebastian Blanco in a 2-0 win for the Timbers. Here are three takeaways from the Rapids’ 2-0 loss: Bassett makes MLS debut A week after debuting […]

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Missing Kellyn Acosta, Colorado Rapids confident heading into Portland clash

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. – Shortly after the Colorado Rapids land in Portland later this afternoon, all eyes will be on the United States men’s national team’s friendly against Brazil (7:30 p.m. ET on FS1, UniMás and UDN). They’ll be cheering on the team’s newest addition, Kellyn Acosta, who received his first international call-up since joining […]

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Rapids defender Edgar Castillo looks for permanent home in Colorado

[ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”365″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_imagebrowser” ajax_pagination=”0″ template=”default” ngg_triggers_display=”never” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] COMMERCE CITY, Colo. – When Edgar Castillo joined the Colorado Rapids on a season-long loan back in January, then newly-hired head coach Anthony Hudson presented the 31-year-old with a challenge. “The first day I got here, he said, ‘You have to be the best […]

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Rocky Mountain Rout: Three takeaways from the Colorado Rapids’ 6-0 rivalry loss to Real Salt Lake

In the 2018 finale of the Rocky Mountain Cup competition contested between the Colorado Rapids and Real Salt Lake, RSL dominated from the start. After the visitors took initial 1-0 lead following a goal from Damir Kreilach (6’), Colorado’s woes were compounded with two red cards issued to Niki Jackson and Bismarck “Nana” Boateng. Against […]

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Was Colorado’s resurgence fool’s gold? Takeaways from the Rapids’ 2-0 loss to LAFC

The Colorado Rapids had their three-match unbeaten run ended by LAFC on Sunday night at Banc of California Stadium as second half goals from Diego Rossi (49’) and Lee Nguyen (80’) propelled the hosts to a 2-0 win in the first ever meeting between the two sides. Here are some takeaways from Colorado’s 2-0 loss […]

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The best and worst of Edgar Castillo and other takeaways from Colorado’s 2-2 draw at L.A.

MLS fans were treated in the lone Tuesday night game as Western Conference opponents Colorado Rapids and L.A. Galaxy faced off for the second time in 10 days. After looking like a gritty defensive battle for the first half, the two sides broke through for four goals in a span of 24 minutes. Ashley Cole’s […]

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Dillon Serna’s day out, other takeaways from the Colorado Rapids 2-1 win over San Jose

In a matchup pitting two of the worst teams in the Western Conference, the Colorado Rapids hosted the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night. After taking an early 1-0 lead on a goal by Tommy Smith, the Rapids conceded a penalty to let the ‘Quakes back in the game. But a stoppage time goal from […]