Tag: Colorado Rapids
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Colorado Rapids part ways with head coach Armas after two seasons
The Associated Press COMMERCE CITY – The Colorado Rapids parted ways with head coach Chris Armas on Monday after two seasons in charge. The Rapids finished 11-15-8 this season as their attempt to earn a spot in the MLS Cup playoffs fell short. The team has started the process to pick a new coach. Over…
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Marcelo Balboa talks 30 years of Major League Soccer ahead of Rapids jersey retirement
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COMMERCE CITY — The man who scored the first goal in Colorado Rapids’ club history will be the second to have his jersey number retired. Club legend and National Soccer Hall of Fame inductee Marcelo Balboa sat down with The Denver Gazette Wednesday for a wide-ranging interview ahead of Saturday’s festivities at Dick’s Sporting Goods…
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Denver tapped as finalist for NWSL expansion team
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The Mile City joins Cleveland and Cincinnati as finalists in the bid to secure the National Women’s Soccer League’s 16th team, League Commissioner Jessica Berman announced Friday afternoon. “Denverites are the most passionate fan base in the country, and we are beyond thrilled to have the opportunity to bring a NWSL team to our city,”…
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Colorado Rapids social media accounts paused
The Colorado Rapids social media channels have been silent this week. No tweets, reels or snaps for a reason. “It’s important to take mental health breaks,” the club tweeted Monday. “As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, we will be stepping away from our social accounts for the week and be back online Saturday.” Along…
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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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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 likely lose Braian Galvan for upcoming season
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Things would have to be going very well on a couple of fronts for Braian Galvan to make an appearance for Colorado Rapids this season. The club announced Tuesday afternoon the 21-year-old Argentine had successful surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament and damage…
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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…