Tag: Cole Bassett
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Sam Bassett, brother of Rapids star Cole, paving own path to MLS at University of Denver
The Pioneers, ranked first by Top Drawer Soccer and third in the United Soccer Coaches’ poll, have continued their eight-game unbeaten streak to start the season with a 0-0 draw against Portland.
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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’ season spoiled by Larrys Mabiala’s late goal for Portland Timbers
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…
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Cole Bassett chasing a championship with Colorado Rapids before potential move to Europe
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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…
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William Yarbrough plays through pain, replaces club record for clean sheets in a season as Colorado Rapids blank Austin FC
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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…
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Rapids ready to trade Colorado’s altitude and haze for Houston’s heat and humidity
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The Colorado Rapids trained in a tough environment this week to prepare for a similarly challenging setting expected on Saturday. After practicing through the wildfire smoke that made breathing at altitude even more challenging, the Rapids are off to Houston. It’s expected to be in the low 90s with around 60% humidity for the 6:30…
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Colorado Springs native Sam Vines headed to Belgium after transfer from Colorado Rapids
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Sam Vines is set for a big change of scenery. The Colorado Springs native who developed into the go-to left back for the Colorado Rapids over the past few seasons is moving to Royal Antwerp, of the Belgian first division. The Rapids announced the transfer Thursday. “Sam has proven himself to be one of the top,…
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Early mistakes cost Colorado Rapids against rival Real Salt Lake
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The first of three Rocky Mountain Cup matches was a painful exercise for the Colorado Rapids on Saturday at Real Salt Lake’s Rio Tinto Stadium. For William Yarbrough, the hurt was mental in a 3-0 Rapids’ loss in the first meeting against their rivals this season. The Colorado goalkeeper gifted Real Salt Lake a goal…