Soccer Team News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. – The Colorado Rapids are third to last in the MLS Western Conference. Auston Trusty has underwhelmed in the last few months and his loan from Arsenal has ended. No viable replacement within the squad has had a run of games to step in. Last Friday, Colorado traded Mark-Anthony Kaye to Toronto […] READ MORE
PODCAST – Hello Colorado Rapids fans! On this episode of Holding The High Line, Rabbi and Red podcast in person for the first time in years! We sit down on Red’s coach the day after 4th Fest to discuss all things Burgundy Boys. The guys banter about possibly bringing Latif Blessing to DSG, Lucas Esteves […] READ MORE
PODCAST – Hello Rapids fans! This week on Holding The High Line, we check in on Rapids 2! The guys talk about the USMNT going into Nations League and what it means for the World Cup. Red talks about going to the Rapids 2 game on Saturday, how the team is playing, and what’s not […] READ MORE
PREVIEW – The Colorado Rapids finished top of the Western Conference in 2021. They were nearly perfect in games against lesser opponents and gradually got better against the likes of Sporting KC and Seattle Sounders. Jack Price led the team to be the Set Piece Kings of MLS once again. An improved Auston Trusty and […] READ MORE
PODCAST – What’s up Internet? This week on Last Word SC Radio, the Boyz get together. We discuss recent MLS transfer news and the slew of new members of Americans Abroad. Then we talk all things Concacaf, including the USMNT Honduras match. Last Word SC Radio: USMNT Honduras and Concacaf Catch Up Dan discusses the […] READ MORE
PODCAST – Hello Rapids fans! This week on Holding The High Line, Auston Trusty is red! Rabbi and Red banter about the USMNT World Cup qualifiers. We discuss the released MLS Next Pro roster rules and the Rapids 2 crest. Then we discuss the Auston Trusty Arsenal transfer, what may be happing with the transfer […] READ MORE
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. – Yesterday Colorado Rapids and Arsenal FC announced that center back Auston Trusty was sold from MLS to the Premier League side. He was then loaned back to Colorado through July 17, a little over half way through the MLS season. This is a massive transfer for the Rapids. For the player, […] READ MORE
EDITORIAL – Last Word on Soccer in conjunction with the Colorado Rapids independent media are excited to announce the fourth annual Colorado Rapids Independent Press Corps Season Awards. As the independent media covering this team, we take seriously the opportunity to cover the amazing 2021 Colorado Rapids season and constructively cover the club. Contributors from […] READ MORE
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. – Colorado Rapids hosted Austin FC on Wednesday night in a cool game at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. Verde were coming off a joyous win over LA Galaxy. Colorado was looking to end it’s streak of disappointing draws. Bounce Back Blowout: Colorado Rapids Thump Austin 3-0 Both teams made changes from their […] READ MORE
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. – Colorado Rapids hosted fellow MLS originals FC Dallas on Saturday. The Rapids were coming off their first loss in three games. Dallas were last in the Western Conference coming in. The struggles would continue for Hoops as a Tanner Tessmann own goal summed up the night. FC Dallas Blown out in […] READ MORE
Matt has been writing for Last Word since 2014. He previously covered Saint Louis FC in their inaugural season. Now he lives in Denver, covering the Colorado Rapids and LA Galaxy, with one eye on the U.S. National Teams.