Being the first designated player in Colorado Rapids history is enough to give him plenty of expectation. You also have to add in the fact that we got a tiny taste of his potential at the end of last season, and he produced both this and this. We know that he has a special ability to make magic happen with the ball at his foot, and now he's got a complete off-season with the team to go with what looks like a more well-rounded group to go with him on the offense. (Read: No more Atiba Haris.)
Zach Lowy 
Matt Pollard 