Tag: National Team
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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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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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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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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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Colorado Rapids continue tough stretch of season with first trip to Austin FC
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Reinforcements are on the way to Colorado Rapids, it’s just a matter of how soon they can start contributing. In the days leading up to Saturday’s match at Austin FC, Rapids general manager Pádraig Smith and the front office sent financial considerations to acquire midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye from LAFC and Dominique Badji from Nashville. Kaye…
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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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U.S. men’s national soccer team makes 2021 American soil debut Thursday in Denver
The United States men’s soccer team faces Honduras on Thursday at Empower Field at Mile High in the first semifinal of the inaugural CONCACAF Nations League Final Four. Game time is set for 5:30 p.m. and can be watched on CBS Sports Network, Univision, TUDN and Paramount+. The match is part of a doubleheader prior to…
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Robin Fraser ready to roll in second full season as Colorado Rapids coach
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The mix of young and experienced players, homegrown and foreign, seems to sit well with Rapids coach Robin Fraser heading into his second full season. After taking over late in the 2019 season, Fraser’s first full season featured a trip to the Florida bubble for the MLS is Back Tournament, a month-long stoppage due to…
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5 players to watch at the Senior Bowl who could be future Broncos
The Senior Bowl has maybe never been more significant than it is this year. With the NFL combine not taking place this offseason due to COVID-19 concerns, the Senior Bowl is one of the only times some draft prospects will be able to showcase their skills. This year, 136 seniors across college football were selected…