Soccer Team News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
PODCAST – Hello Colorado Rapids fans. On this episode of Holding The High Line, we break down the recent press conference and have a discussion around the Colorado Rapids press corps and its purpose. We then answer a record number of Ask HTHLs. Holding The High Line: Colorado Rapids Press Corps Discussion Holding The High […] READ MORE
Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on HTHL, the guys banter about not caring about USA vs. Mexico. We recap a fourth positive result for the Pids and look ahead to a first ever meeting with St. Louis CITY on Saturday. The guys comprehensively discuss the changes to the front office over the last week. […] READ MORE
EDITORIAL – Last Word on Soccer in conjunction with the Colorado Rapids independent media are excited to announce the fifth annual Colorado Rapids Independent Press Corps Season Awards. As the independent media covering this team, we take seriously the opportunity to cover the 2022 Colorado Rapids season and objectively cover the club. This article is […] READ MORE
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. – The Colorado Rapids won two games last week. By an aggregate score of 9-7, they defeated New York Red Bulls and Minnesota United, two teams currently fourth in their respective conference. It’s the first time they’ve won back-to-back games since March. Despite an underwhelming secondary transfer window, this could be the […] READ MORE
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
TORONTO, ON – Friday night, Toronto FC and Colorado Rapids announced a blockbuster trade for Canadian international midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye. TFC gave up $1.025 million in GAM, promising teenager Ralph Priso, an international roster slot, and a first round draft pick for Kaye. As a result, Mark-Anthony Kaye joins the midfield with familiar CanMNT player […] READ MORE
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. – Yesterday afternoon, the Colorado Rapids announced the return of winger Sam Nicholson after two years at Bristol Rovers. The Scotsman and the club have agreed to a two-and-a-half-year deal with a club option for the 2025 MLS season. This was a move the Rapids had been thinking about since the day […] READ MORE
EDITORIAL – Gyasi Zardes has been traded from Columbus Crew SC to Colorado Rapids. Colorado gave up $300K in 2022 General Allocation Money. There are performance incentives that could increase that to as much as $1.4 million. Last Word on Soccer can confirm Zardes is available for tomorrow’s home match against Charlotte FC. Let’s break […] 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 – The Colorado Rapids have parted ways with Kellyn Acosta and loaned Cole Bassett to Feyenoord (with an option to buy). Between the social media from the clubs and statements from Padraig Smith, Bassett could well have played his final game in Burgundy and Blue. What the Kellyn Acosta and Cole Bassett Moves say […] 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.