Tag: Association Football
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Colorado Rapids draw with Eastern Conference leaders in return from international break
The Rapids returned from an international break and played NYCFC, the leaders of the Eastern Conference, to a 1-1 draw Sunday at Yankee Stadium. “It was a really hard-fought point,” Rapids coach Robin Fraser said. “I was really proud of the group.” While it was the Rapids’ first game since May 28, many of the…
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Colorado Rapids post another clean sheet, stretch home win streak to 3 with victory over Seattle Sounders
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…
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Colorado Rapids come up short at San Jose Earthquakes
Colorado Rapids’ two-match unbeaten streak ended Saturday at San Jose Earthquakes. Both the Rapids and Earthquakes recorded 13 shots, with the Rapids putting five on goal to San Jose’s four, but Nathan’s redirection right in front of goal in the 64th minute proved to be the difference for the Earthquakes. San Jose threatened to open…
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Diego Rubio’s goal gives Colorado Rapids enough to end winless streak despite red card
COMMERCE CITY – Diego Rubio did enough before being sent off to end Colorado Rapids’ winless streak Saturday at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. Rubio curled a free kick inside the near post in the 30th minute, leaving Portland goalkeeper Aljaz Ivacic helpless. His fifth goal of the season was all the Rapids would need to…
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Colorado Rapids bolster attack with addition of USMNT striker Gyasi Zardes
There’s a new striker in town. Colorado Rapids and Columbus Crew agreed to a trade Friday that brought United States Men’s National Team forward Gyasi Zardes to Colorado in exchange for $300,000 in General Allocation Money. The amount could be raised above $1 million if the 30-year-old hits certain performance metrics and returns to the…
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LAFC striker Carlos Vela victimizes Colorado Rapids in MLS opener
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…
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Colorado Rapids’ Champions League run ends behind cold finishing against Comunicaciones
COMMERCE CITY – It was the Guatemalan club with ice running through its veins, figuratively at least, Wednesday night at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. Comunicaciones FC eliminated Colorado Rapids, 1-1, 4-3 on penalties to advance to the quarterfinals of CONCACAF Champions League in a game played in single-digit temperatures with snow steadily falling throughout the…
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Nicolas Mezquida returns to Colorado Rapids on new contract
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…
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Colorado Rapids general manager happy with progress on roster, still seeks additional options at striker
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…
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Colorado Rapids bring back a pair of veteran defenders
Veterans are back on Colorado Rapids’ back line. The club announced the return of defenders Drew Moor and Steven Beitashour on Friday. After not appearing in the stop-and-start 2020 season, Beitashour, a 34-year-old outside back, made six starts and 11 appearances last season, recording two assists to help the Rapids finish the regular season at…