The Colorado Rapids played the first match of a four-game road trip Wednesday night against Minnesota United FC at TCF Bank stadium. Near the 37-minute mark, the hosting Loons had a chance to go in front when Rapids defender Danny Wilson was called for a penalty in the box. But Clint Irwin saved the penalty […]
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COMMERCE CITY, Colo. – Following a 27-day Gold Cup break, lead leaders LAFC made the trip to face a hot Colorado Rapids team as both sides looked to extend their unbeaten runs. By night’s end, Colorado earned the 1-0 win by virtue of a second half goal from centerback Danny Wilson, handing the visitors their […]
In their first rivalry meeting of 2019, the Colorado Rapids hosted visiting Real Salt Lake to contest the Rocky Mountain Cup. After the visitors opened up a 2-0 lead with a penalty kick from Albert Rusnack (25’) and a goal from Corey Baird two minutes later, Colorado pulled back to within 2-1 at halftime with […]
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 […]
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 […]
After a first half defensive effort from Colorado which resulted in both sides entering halftime scoreless, Montreal Impact midfielder Saphir Taider scored two goals (55’,56’) in quick succession to give the hosts a 2-0 lead. Dominique Badji would respond with a goal for Colorado in the 78th minute, but Montreal walked away with the win […]
American Will Bruin was the star of the show on Fourth of July, scoring both goals for the visiting Seattle Sounders as the Colorado Rapids were defeated 2-1 Wednesday night at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. Here are three takeaways from Colorado’s loss. Good while it lasted Colorado’s three-game unbeaten streak heading into Wednesday’s match was […]
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. – For the first time in 11 tries, including U.S. Open Cup competition, the Colorado Rapids have won a match. A stoppage time header from Tommy Smith at the death secured all three points for the host Saturday night, as Colorado defeated Minnesota United 3-2 at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. “It’s been […]
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. – It’s no secret that Tim Howard is by far the Colorado Rapids most expensive player since signing with the club in March of 2016. As the lone goalkeeper who’s also a Designated Player in Major League Soccer, it’s been a major talking point since the then 37-year-old made his return to […]
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. – In a span of 15 months, Colorado Rapids centerback Axel Sjöberg went from an MLS Defender of the Year finalist to a depth piece looking to make his mark under a new head coach with a new formation in a new system. “I think that goes for anyone, especially with new […]