Soccer Team News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
PODCAST – Hello Colorado Rapids Fans! This week on Holding The High Line, the Pids have signed center backs! Rabbi and Red discuss the moves to purchase Lalas Abubakar and Auston Trusty. We break down the financial aspects as well as what they bring to the team now and beyond. Mark gives us the lowdown […] READ MORE
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. – The Colorado Rapids center backs have potentially been locked in for 2020. The club announced today the acquisition of Lalas Abubakar from Columbus Crew SC and Auston Trusty from Philadelphia Union. Colorado Rapids Center Backs Acquired at Value Abubakar spent most of the 2019 season on loan with the Rapids after […] READ MORE
PODCAST – Hello Colorado Rapids Fans! This week on Holding The High Line, it’s been an uneventful off-season. Rabbi and Red touch on some Rapids and general MLS transfer news. We discuss the current state of negotiations with Tommy Smith and Columbus Crew regarding Lalas Abubakar. The guys neurotically preview the 2019 Expansion Draft, which […] READ MORE
Editorial (June 10, 2019) – The Colorado Rapids and Lalas Abubakar have won four of their last five games and are undefeated in that time. They are no longer bottom of the MLS Western Conference. The defense has improved and possibly for the long term. Lalas Abubakar Praises Newfound Chemistry for Colorado Rapids Turnaround This […] READ MORE
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (May 25, 2019) – Colorado Rapids are officially on a winning streak. In a back and forth game, they found a way to beat Columbus Crew SC on Saturday night. The final score was 3-2 with substitute Nicolas Mezquida getting the winner. Nicolas Mezquida Golazo Gets Colorado Rapids Second win Against Columbus […] READ MORE
Podcast (April 22, 2019) – Hello Rapids Fans! Welp, this predictable and not fun. This week on Holding The High Line with Rabbi and Red, we recap the loss to Chicago Fire. The guys talk about Kei Kamara, all the things wrong with the backline and more. That turns into an existential crisis about the […] READ MORE
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (April 20, 2019) – Saturday afternoon at SeatGeek Stadium saw two teams desperate for a win. Chicago Fire hosted Colorado Rapids and got the offensive output the proverbial doctor would have ordered. The attackers capitalized on Colorado Rapids mistakes to score three goals. Everybody Gets a Goal: Chicago Fire Win off Colorado Rapids […] READ MORE
Podcast (April 18, 2019) – Hello Colorado Rapids fans! This week on Holding The High Line, Rabbi and Red are searching for something to feel positive about. Unfortunately, most of it is Sandwich Dragon related. The guys start off by discussing the cancelled game against Seattle Sounders and break down the fine print on Niki […] READ MORE
Editorial (April 15, 2019) – What I’m about to write isn’t new. It’s not breaking. It’s nothing Colorado Rapids supporters aren’t aware of. The Colorado Rapids defenders have been terrible in the Anthony Hudson era. This defense squanders leads and allows demoralizing blowout losses. It’s a problem and it doesn’t appear to be going away. […] READ MORE
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (March 30, 2019) – The Houston Dynamo were undefeated in league play going into their game this week against Colorado Rapids. It was their first road game of the MLS season. Alberth Elis and the Dynamo counter attack did not disappoint. La Pantera Runs Wild: Alberth Elis, Houston Dynamo Destroy Colorado Rapids […] 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.