Tag: Robin Fraser
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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’ 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…
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William Yarbrough plays through pain, replaces club record for clean sheets in a season as Colorado Rapids blank Austin FC
COMMERCE CITY • A couple of costly Austin FC miscues allowed Colorado Rapids to cruise to a 3-0 win Wednesday at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. “I thought we played tonight at the appropriate tempo,” Rapids coach Robin Fraser said. “Because we did, we were able to create some chances and have pretty good control of the…
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Rapids ready to trade Colorado’s altitude and haze for Houston’s heat and humidity
The Colorado Rapids trained in a tough environment this week to prepare for a similarly challenging setting expected on Saturday. After practicing through the wildfire smoke that made breathing at altitude even more challenging, the Rapids are off to Houston. It’s expected to be in the low 90s with around 60% humidity for the 6:30…
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Colorado Rapids out to continue growth against Conference leaders Sporting Kansas City
The seven clean sheets, good for second in Major League Soccer, through 15 matches are a function of a strong team in front of William Yarbrough, according to the Colorado Rapids’ primary goalkeeper. “It starts with forwards defending (and) the way we press, and I think the way we move together. I think the back…
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Colorado Rapids continue tough stretch of season with first trip to Austin FC
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…