Tag: Major League Soccer
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Colorado Rapids defender Lucas Herrington, 18, named to Australia’s World Cup roster
What a year it’s been for Lucas Herrington. Last summer, the 18-year-old center back was in the middle of his second season as a first-team player for his hometown club, Brisbane Roar, of the Australian A-League. He joined Colorado Rapids in January to start a life-changing year. After becoming a day-one starter in Major League…
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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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Rapids supporters prepare for playoff matchup with huge banner
The Centennial 38 Colorado Rapids supporters group prepares for the first home playoff game since 2021
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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’ Open Cup run comes to frustrating finish at Minnesota United
Sources of frustration ranged from the Rapids’ performance in the final minutes to U.S. Soccer and Major League Soccer’s inflexibility following Colorado’s exit from the U.S. Open Cup in a match that started Wednesday night and finished Thursday at Minnesota United’s Allianz Field. The hosts scored the game-winning goal minutes after Minnesota defender Brent Kallman…
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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…