Tag: Lalas Abubakar
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
Two second-half strikes see Colorado Rapids hand Houston Dynamo first home loss of season
—
by
Michael Barrios made up for an earlier misstep, and Braian Galvan got the Colorado Rapids goal that sealed Houston Dynamo’s first home loss this season Saturday at BBVA Stadium. Lalas Abubakar started the scoring in Colorado’s 3-1 win five minutes in when he headed a Jack Price corner kick into the goal. “To score one…
-
Early mistakes cost Colorado Rapids against rival Real Salt Lake
—
by
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…
-
Set-piece success sets up Colorado Rapids’ win over FC Dallas
—
by
COMMERCE CITY – Colorado Rapids’ set-piece kings reclaimed their crowns in a win over visiting FC Dallas on Wednesday at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. Rapids assistant Chris Sharpe provided the direction. Captain Jack Price brought the service, and Lalas Abubakar headed home his first goal of the season, as the Rapids won 2-0 to cap…