Tag: Association Football

A shorthanded Colorado Rapids squad shut down Seattle Sounders for a third straight home win Sunday at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. The Rapids (5-5-3) played without striker Gyasi Zardes (injury) and suspended defenders Auston Trusty and Lucas Esteves, both of which were shown red cards in a mid-week loss at Sporting Kansas City. Michael Barrios…

LAFC striker Carlos Vela victimizes Colorado Rapids in MLS opener

Feb 26, 2022

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Carlos Vela provided Colorado Rapids an up-close look at what a high-profile striker can do in Los Angeles Football Club’s 3-0 win Saturday at Banc of California Stadium. Vela completed his hat trick in 50 minutes, curling a left-footed shot past Colorado goalkeeper William Yarbrough for the final goal of the afternoon early in the…

Nicolas Mezquida returns to Colorado Rapids on new contract

Jan 28, 2022

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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Colorado Rapids’ midfield depth got a little deeper Friday. The club announced Nicolas Mezquida would return for the quickly approaching season on a one-year contract that fills a supplemental roster spot. The contract includes a team option for the 2023 season, according to the…

Colorado Rapids general manager happy with progress on roster, still seeks additional options at striker

Jan 20, 2022

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As busy as the Colorado Rapids front office has been this week, general manager Pádraig Smith knows there’s more work to be done on the club’s roster. The club announced contract extensions for four key members of the 2021 squad – Jack Price, Danny Wilson, Keegan Rosenberry and Mark-Anthony Kaye – and the signing of…

Colorado Rapids’ season spoiled by Larrys Mabiala’s late goal for Portland Timbers

Nov 25, 2021

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COMMERCE CITY – Major League Soccer’s first Thanksgiving game produced a result that was tough to swallow for the Colorado Rapids. “Football, sometimes, can be cruel,” Rapids captain Jack Price said after a 1-0 loss to the Portland Timbers ended the Rapids season Thursday at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. “Today, it’s shown that.” After producing…

Cole Bassett chasing a championship with Colorado Rapids before potential move to Europe

Nov 24, 2021

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Matches like Thursday’s are why Cole Bassett deferred the dream. Colorado Rapids, the local club the Littleton native joined as a youth, hosts Portland Timbers in a second-round playoff game Thursday. It’s the first MLS game on Thanksgiving, and the 2:30 p.m. start on Fox pits it against the traditional NFL games. “They’re an excellent…

Frustrating first half sees Colorado Rapids’ unbeaten streak end in Seattle

Oct 3, 2021

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Colorado Rapids’ 12-game unbeaten streak ended with a dud Sunday in Seattle. The Sounders scored three in the first half, while the Rapids finished the 3-0 loss to the Sounders with 10 men after Lucas Esteves was sent off in the 61st minute with a straight red card. The Sounders scored an early goal, the…

William Yarbrough plays through pain, replaces club record for clean sheets in a season as Colorado Rapids blank Austin FC

Sep 29, 2021

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COMMERCE CITY • A couple of costly Austin FC miscues allowed Colorado Rapids to cruise to a 3-0 win Wednesday at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. “I thought we played tonight at the appropriate tempo,” Rapids coach Robin Fraser said. “Because we did, we were able to create some chances and have pretty good control of the…

Danny Wilson’s goal, giveaway lead to Colorado Rapids draw against Vancouver Whitecaps

Sep 19, 2021

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