Tag: Michael Barrios
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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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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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Danny Wilson’s goal, giveaway lead to Colorado Rapids draw against Vancouver Whitecaps
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Despite no shortage of opportunities in the run of play, Colorado Rapids settled for a 1-1 draw against Vancouver Whitecaps thanks to a set-piece goal Sunday night at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. Danny Wilson headed a Jack Price corner kick past Whitecaps goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau in the 28th minute only for Vancouver to equalize on…
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Two second-half strikes see Colorado Rapids hand Houston Dynamo first home loss of season
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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…
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Michael Barrios’ burst, strength on ball benefitting Colorado Rapids as Rocky Mountain Cup play begins
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Michael Barrios is bringing a unique combination into his first Rocky Mountain Cup contest. In his first year with Colorado Rapids, the Colombian winger with blistering speed is among four players in Major League Soccer with four goals and as many assists after scoring the second goal in Wednesday’s 2-0 win over FC Dallas. The…
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Set-piece success sets up Colorado Rapids’ win over FC Dallas
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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…
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Colorado Rapids come up just short of being first team to beat Seattle Sounders this season
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COMMERCE CITY – The Colorado Rapids came close to doing what no other Major League Soccer team has done this season Sunday at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. Thanks to Michael Barrios’ strike in the 58th minute, the Rapids earned a 1-1 draw against the unbeaten Seattle Sounders. Cole Bassett and Diego Rubio watched their attempts…