SANDY – The Colorado Rapids dumpster fire of a season has spread to Utah. On Saturday night, the Pids played Real Salt Lake at First America Field. It was better than expected, but the final result was never in doubt.
There was some false hope from the Rapids lineup. Cole Bassett and Diego Rubio were back starting up front in a 4-2-3-1. Keegan Rosenberry was out again. Steven Beitashour started in his stead at right back. Ralph Priso surprisingly remained in midfield.
RSL were better on the ball and more aggressive to start the game. This led to Colorado fouling several times. They were called for 11 fouls in the first half to RSL’s five.
Brayan Vera opened his MLS account on 19 minutes off one of those fouls. The Columbian took a direct free kick that snuck past goalkeeper Marko Ilić. Cristian Arango nearly made it 2-0 in first half stoppage time. Maikel Change got in behind and sent a cross to the front of goal. Ilić got a hand to it. Arango was first to the rebound but could not finish.
Colorado had several half chances. Rafael Navarro forced a good save from Zac MacMath in the 11th. Rubio had multiple looks from distance.
RSL put the game away four minutes into the second half. After another good start, Arango scored on a header off a corner. He outmuscled Beitashour and attacked the ball in front of Rubio to score in the far side netting.
The home team was the better side in the final 40 minutes. Colorado’s response was once again too little and too late. The match ended 2-0.
Salt Lake retains Rocky Mountain Cup:
With this win, the third leg of the Rocky Mountain Cup at the end of the season is irrelevant. For the third time in a row and the 14th time in 19 years, RSL has won the RMC. They dominate this rivalry. Form, player movement, and the standings do not matter. It’s hard to see how, when, or what changes to turn make the RMC an actual rivalry. At this point, it’s a forgone conclusion. Pablo Mastroeni has now won three straight RMCs as an RSL coach. He won three his entire playing career as a Rapid.
“It means as much to me as it does to you guys (the fans). I hate losing to these guys (RSL). I hate losing in general, but especially with these guys. Even if you are having a poor season, the one things that can bring the supporters joy this Cup,” said Bassett.
Colorado was much better from the run of play from the previous two games. Still, they didn’t create enough in the final third. Just 0.2 xG on six shots. They made two mistakes on set pieces that led to goals.
Ilić has to do better on that Vera free kick. He’s gets a hand to the ball but it’s not top corner. I have yet to see how he’s better than William Yarbrough. On the second goal, Beitashour and Rubio just get beat. This defense has no margin for error right now. Not as long as this attack is inert.
“It doesn’t even matter how we assign blame. Could he (Ilić) have done better? Probably,” said Fraser.
“It’s a situation that we feel like is a preventable goal. So it’s just tough because at this point, every situation that you feel like goes against you just again, dings our confidence.”
Fraser’s stare and a tifo say it all:
Another performance where it’s just not good enough. Colorado’s quality and intensity were second best from the start. One attacking corner. There isn’t another team in MLS they’d be favored against. Something has to change. This result might have forced Pádraig Smith’s hand in dismissing Fraser with the international break coming up.
“Kind of at a loss for words. Just so sick of losing. I don’t know what the stat is now one in 17. Just never been on a losing team after a first half season. So it’s very frustrating right now. We’re trying everything to get out of it, but really just does not seem like anything is working,” said Bassett.
“Keep working, keep getting better, keep working on the things that are going to make us win games. And we’re all tremendously disappointed,” was Fraser’s message to the fans.
This isn’t all Fraser’s fault, but it’s not clear how he’s making it better. His subs made little sense. The Apple TV broadcast has developed a habit of showing his thousand yard stare when the game gets out of hand. That about sums it up.
So did the pregame tifo from the RSL supporters. The Colorado Rapids a dumpster fire.
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[…] down in front of the camera for the postgame Zoom press conference. He just played 65 minutes in a 2-0 loss to Real Salt Lake. Colorado Rapids lost the Rocky Mountain Cup for the third straight year. They’ve lost three […]
This is spot on but does not go deep enough. I’ve been a Rapids fan since 1996, original priority #41 and worked to help establish the team here. Seriously considering canceling my season tickets. The issue is with ownership – the same ownership that did not invest sufficiently in depth at Arsenal last season and lost them the PL title (that writing was on the wall in January). For most of the last 2 decades I’ve watched the Rapids under-invest and play catch-up with the rest of the league. Look behind the curtain at the few successes like winning the west and it’s really over-performing. Now we see the inevitable reversion to the mean. Robin Fraser is a highly respected and astute coach but you can only do so much with what you are given. All the noise earlier this year about lack of facility investment, players discontented, etc. We got rid of Kaye, Acosta, etc. (the list goes on amid a woeful record of trades. Anyone remember Ballouchi for Beckerman?). Our midfield is anemic because there’s no effective screen in front of the back 3 or 4. We’re caught in transition all the time. The question that should be asked is why do solid, established talents not want to stay in CO? Apparently the word has spread and players don’t want to be here unless it’s as a short term stepping stone to a better gig (the Oscar Pareja playbook). What are agents saying about CO Rapids to players they represent? The Rapids way to the dumpster of MLS can be summed up in one word: “cheap”. No cohesion = no wins. Any season ticket holder should be asking, why do I enable the franchise? It’s a dysfunctional, co-dependent relationship. The Front Office is the issue. If you want to win you have to invest in quality across the board – players, facilities, even stadium experience. I invest in a patio table and can’t even get minimal seat service, or a selection of healthy treats that aren’t just garbage junk food! MLS 4.0 and Rapids 2.0 indeed. Someone call Todd Boehly please!
Your points are well taken Name Withheld. The problems start at the top. Always have, likely always will. Until ownership gets more invested or changes, it’s not clear the Rapids can be successful in MLS 4.0 regardless of who the head coach is. Ownership’s actions trickle down and affect the players Colorado can sign and that want to come here.
[…] the club confirmed Tuesday. Chris Little will take over as interim manager. This comes off of a 2-0 loss to Real Salt Lake on Saturday. They have won one game in their last 18, all competitions. They are […]
[…] CITY – Out of the playoff race. Worst record in the league. Lost the Rocky Mountain Cup. Robin Fraser gone. Yet, Saturday’s matchup against the New England Revolution might ironically […]
[…] over. The 2023 Colorado Rapids season came to an end on Saturday night. The Burgundy Boys hosted Real Salt Lake for Decision Day. It was the fourth matchup between the teams, all comps this […]
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John Babiak
[…] down in front of the camera for the postgame Zoom press conference. He just played 65 minutes in a 2-0 loss to Real Salt Lake. Colorado Rapids lost the Rocky Mountain Cup for the third straight year. They’ve lost three […]
This is spot on but does not go deep enough. I’ve been a Rapids fan since 1996, original priority #41 and worked to help establish the team here. Seriously considering canceling my season tickets. The issue is with ownership – the same ownership that did not invest sufficiently in depth at Arsenal last season and lost them the PL title (that writing was on the wall in January). For most of the last 2 decades I’ve watched the Rapids under-invest and play catch-up with the rest of the league. Look behind the curtain at the few successes like winning the west and it’s really over-performing. Now we see the inevitable reversion to the mean. Robin Fraser is a highly respected and astute coach but you can only do so much with what you are given. All the noise earlier this year about lack of facility investment, players discontented, etc. We got rid of Kaye, Acosta, etc. (the list goes on amid a woeful record of trades. Anyone remember Ballouchi for Beckerman?). Our midfield is anemic because there’s no effective screen in front of the back 3 or 4. We’re caught in transition all the time. The question that should be asked is why do solid, established talents not want to stay in CO? Apparently the word has spread and players don’t want to be here unless it’s as a short term stepping stone to a better gig (the Oscar Pareja playbook). What are agents saying about CO Rapids to players they represent? The Rapids way to the dumpster of MLS can be summed up in one word: “cheap”. No cohesion = no wins. Any season ticket holder should be asking, why do I enable the franchise? It’s a dysfunctional, co-dependent relationship. The Front Office is the issue. If you want to win you have to invest in quality across the board – players, facilities, even stadium experience. I invest in a patio table and can’t even get minimal seat service, or a selection of healthy treats that aren’t just garbage junk food! MLS 4.0 and Rapids 2.0 indeed. Someone call Todd Boehly please!
Your points are well taken Name Withheld. The problems start at the top. Always have, likely always will. Until ownership gets more invested or changes, it’s not clear the Rapids can be successful in MLS 4.0 regardless of who the head coach is. Ownership’s actions trickle down and affect the players Colorado can sign and that want to come here.
At least the tickets aren’t very expensive, the parking is free, the seats have good views, and lines are usually short.
Ugg . . .hard to see path forward for the Rapids. Can’t keep doing the same thing over and over again and expect different results.
[…] the club confirmed Tuesday. Chris Little will take over as interim manager. This comes off of a 2-0 loss to Real Salt Lake on Saturday. They have won one game in their last 18, all competitions. They are […]
[…] CITY – Out of the playoff race. Worst record in the league. Lost the Rocky Mountain Cup. Robin Fraser gone. Yet, Saturday’s matchup against the New England Revolution might ironically […]
[…] over. The 2023 Colorado Rapids season came to an end on Saturday night. The Burgundy Boys hosted Real Salt Lake for Decision Day. It was the fourth matchup between the teams, all comps this […]