Tag: Soccer In The United States
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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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Auston Trusty transferred to Arsenal, returns to Colorado Rapids on short loan
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save It’s a new club on a new continent for Auston Trusty, but his boss remains the same. Colorado Rapids announced Monday the club had transferred the promising 23-year-old center back to English Premier League club Arsenal. The financial terms of the transfer were not released.…
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Colorado Rapids bring back a pair of veteran defenders
Veterans are back on Colorado Rapids’ back line. The club announced the return of defenders Drew Moor and Steven Beitashour on Friday. After not appearing in the stop-and-start 2020 season, Beitashour, a 34-year-old outside back, made six starts and 11 appearances last season, recording two assists to help the Rapids finish the regular season at…
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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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Early mistakes cost Colorado Rapids against rival Real Salt Lake
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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…
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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…