Soccer Team News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
PREVIEW – Colorado Rapids host the Houston Dynamo this Saturday at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado. Neither team has had a bombastic start to the season yet both find themselves in playoff position – albeit very early in the season. While Houston has quietly and consistently picked up points in about every […] READ MORE
EDITORIAL – Rather than any big names or splashy Designated Player signings, recent moves show there was a decision by the Colorado Rapids to emphasize Homegrown signings this offseason. Colorado has doubled down on the approach that has seen young USMNT players such as Sam Vines and Cole Bassett become key figures in the Rapids’ […] READ MORE
EDITORIAL – The MLS Players Association was informed by Major League Soccer that it plans to invoke the force majeure clause of the collective bargaining agreement, ESPN reports. This move to invoke the CBA’s force majeure clause forces the MLSPA and MLS back to the bargaining table to renegotiate the agreement reached in June, which […] READ MORE
PREVIEW – The Colorado Rapids will attempt to accomplish another David vs Goliath feat on Wednesday when they travel to Portland to face the current top of the Western Conference Timbers. The Portland Timbers have already clinched a playoff spot, but will look to keep their spot at number one in the Western conference because […] READ MORE
EDITORIAL – If you’re ever at a soccer game in the U.S. and feel out of place or don’t know where to go, you can always sit with The Plastics SG. Sit With The Plastics – U.S. Soccer’s Newest Inclusive Supporters Group Last Word On Soccer sat down with Moria (she/her) and Meredith (she/her/them/they/theirs) of […] READ MORE
EDITORIAL – After a month out of action, the Colorado Rapids returned on Saturday and sought to get back into their winning groove. Instead, the Rapids found themselves in an all-too-familiar rut in their first game back after a long hiatus, falling 4-0 to Sporting Kansas City. Will it be possible for the Rapids to […] READ MORE
September 30’s USL match ended early when there was a decision by the San Diego Loyal to forfeit in protest of a homophobic slur used by Phoenix Rising player Junior Flemmings. The slur was directed at Loyal player Collin Martin, who is openly gay. The match was the last of the regular season and crucial […] READ MORE
EDITORIAL – Year after year, the one thing more consistent about the Rapids than failing to make the playoffs has been their lack of and need for a true number ten in the midfield. Even during the Rapids 2016 playoff run, the position of most need was clearly that central attacking midfield role. Little did […] READ MORE
PREVIEW – Houston Dynamo (3-2-4) travels to Colorado for their mid-week match against the Rapids (2-3-3), who are seeking their first win at home since before the MLS is Back tournament. The Rapids host Houston and will seek to cool their hot offense – and they’ll have some help courtesy of the chilly September weather. […] READ MORE
Dell Loy Hansen, owner of Real Salt Lake, the Utah Royals and Real Monarchs, will be taking a leave of absence during pendency of an investigation into allegations of past racist comments revealed by The Athletic. READ MORE