Tag: Winger
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How Kevin Cabral’s case shows ideological disconnect between Colorado Rapids president Padraig Smith and former coach Robin Fraser
COMMERCE CITY — The divide between the Colorado Rapids’ former coach and current front office could be best illustrated by the case of Kevin Cabral. After scoring six goals and assisting three others in two seasons with Los Angeles Galaxy, Colorado’s front office sent $1 million in general allocation money (GAM) to the Galaxy for…
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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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Valeri Nichushkin’s pair of goals in Game 2 has Colorado Avalanche in driver’s seat of Stanley Cup Final
DENVER – The Lightning haven’t been able to get off the tracks when Colorado’s train is coming through. Avalanche right winger Valeri Nichushkin, nicknamed “Choo Choo,” scored his second and third goals of the Stanley Cup Final in Saturday’s 7-0 win over the Lightning at Ball Arena and led Colorado to a 2-0 series lead.…
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Rapids ready to trade Colorado’s altitude and haze for Houston’s heat and humidity
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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
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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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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…