Soccer Team News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
First versus second was the obvious choice for MLS matches to watch this weekend and it didn’t fail to deliver. FC Cincinnati hosted New England and by Bruce Arena’s own admission, his Revolution players “certainly felt the heat in the second half”. Despite underperforming, the visitors left Ohio with a point in hand. Revolution Players […] READ MORE
PODCAST – This week on Holding The High Line, Matt Pollard and Mark Goodman discuss the Colorado Rapids losing streak, which is up to five. We break down what went wrong in the Open Cup and on Saturday against FC Cincinnati. We have audio from Dom Badji’s postgame interview. Then we look ahead to a […] READ MORE
ATLANTA – Atlanta United hosted FC Cincinnati on Saturday afternoon. Both teams were coming off loses, having recently lost to expansion side Charlotte FC. They needed a win. FC Cincinnati Draw Atlanta Thanks to Alec Kann Penalty Save The lineups had some interesting decisions. Atlanta were without Josef Martinez, starting Ronaldo Cisneros up top in […] READ MORE
PODCAST – Happy Holidays Rapids Fans! This week on Holding The High Line, Rabbi and Red discuss Rapids New Year’s Resolutions. We get caught on Colorado and MLS news of the last few weeks. We mainly discuss Conor Case returning to coaching, Bryan Acosta, Comunicaciones in CCL and Dom Badji’s potential departure. Colorado Rapids Podcast: […] READ MORE
PODCAST – Hello Colorado Rapids fans. On this episode of Holding The High Line, Rabbi and Red recap the Rapids playoff loss to the Portland Timbers on Thanksgiving Day. Holding The High Line Podcast: Rapids Playoff Loss Holding The High Line is an independent soccer podcast focused on the Colorado Rapids of MLS and a […] READ MORE
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. – Colorado Rapids hosted Portland Timbers FC on Saturday night. It was a battle of the third and fourth placed teams in the MLS Western Conference. A win would clinch a spot in the 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs for the home side. Meanwhile, the Timbers were looking for a result to stay […] READ MORE
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. – Colorado Rapids hosted Seattle Sounders FC at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on Wednesday night. Both sides were coming off disappointing losses off the weekend. Cristian Roldan Equalizer Delays Rapids Clinching a Playoff Spot The first half started with good energy. Colorado played through Jonathan Lewis and Kellyn Acosta on the left […] READ MORE
PODCAST – Happy Rosh Hashanah Rapids Fans! This week on Holding The High Line, Rabbi is out on international duty. Red rambles about the Saturday win against San Jose Earthquakes. How about that Dominique Badji goal? Josh Guesman from Corner of the Galaxy stops by for Know Thy Enemy. Matt finishes the show with an […] READ MORE
PODCAST – Alright, alright, alright Rapids fans! This week on Holding The High Line, Rabbi and Red mess with Texas. We discuss the USMNT and Kellyn Acosta wining the Gold Cup. The guys discuss Dom Badji’s return and the inevitable departure of Sam Vines. We do Good Thing, Bad Thing, Big Thing to review the […] READ MORE
HOUSTON, TEXAS (May 4, 2019) – Going into this weekend’s Texas Derby match, the Houston Dynamo were undefeated in league play at home (4-0-1), albeit with a relatively easy schedule. On Saturday afternoon, Mauro Manotas and company welcomed Santiago Mosquera and FC Dallas to BBVA Compass Stadium. Texas Derby: Mauro Manotas Brace Leads Houston Dynamo […] 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.