Author: Spencer Baldwin
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Former Rapid Auston Trusty Scores, Turkiye Win Late- USMNT vs Turkiye Photo Gallery
Inglewood, Calif. – It was a game without meaning when the USA took on Turkiye at Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium). Despite this, it was a fascinating affair, with a late winner from Turkiye giving them their first win of the World Cup and stopping the USMNT in their tracks right before the knockout stage.…
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Two Group Favorites Meet in Opposite Circumstances- USMNT vs Türkiye World Cup Preview
Los Angeles, Cali– In what was projected to be the game that would decide who would win Group D, it ended up being a glorified friendly between the United States and Türkiye. It is a friendly for the best possible reason for the USMNT, as they have already confirmed their top spot in Group D.…
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No Herrington, Trusty Gets Minutes as USA Beat Aussies- USMNT vs Australia Photo Gallery
Seattle, WA– The USMNT took a commanding lead in Group D with a win over Australia at Lumen Field. The US is now through to the knockouts of the World Cup, but still must wait on other results to see if they have won the group just two games in. Lucas Herrington was an unused…
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Potential Battle for First in Group D- USMNT vs Australia World Cup Preview
Seattle, Wash. – It’s a battle of the top two teams in Group D as the USMNT takes on Australia in the second match of the group stage. Both teams won their first game of the tournament. This now sets up a win-and-advance scenario for both teams. The USA, fresh off a 4-1 thumping of…
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USMNT Start the World Cup with a Bang!- USMNT vs Paraguay World Cup Photo Gallery
Inglewood, Calif. – The USMNT started their World Cup with a statement win over a Paraguay side that is no pushover. The United States won 4-1 in their first match, with Forlain Balogun scoring a brace, and Gio Reyna adding a fourth after an own goal from Paraguay. A perfect evening was slightly spoiled by…
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The World Cup is Back in the States!- USMNT vs Paraguay World Cup Preview
Los Angeles, Calif.– It’s World Cup Summer, and the world’s biggest tournament is being hosted close to home, with Canada, Mexico, and the United States all hosting. Colorado does not get a game, but Burgundy Wave will be on location in Los Angeles to cover the United States’ face-off against Paraguay in the first match…
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Colorado Rapids at the World Cup
Editorial— It is officially World Cup month. With the World Cup being hosted in the United States (alongside Mexico and Canada), the hype around the tournament will be at an all-time high for Colorado soccer fans. Unfortunately, Denver was not picked to host any games. But Colorado will be represented in the tournament through four…
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Last Match Before the World Cup Break- Rapids vs FC Dallas Preview
Commerce City, CO– The Colorado Rapids (5-1-8, 11th West) host FC Dallas (6-4-4, 5th West) in the last match for the Rapids before the league takes a break for the World Cup. In the last game for just under two months, the Rapids face another high-flying Western Conference side. This time, it is FC Dallas.…
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First Quarter-final appearance since 2007- Rapids vs San Jose US Open Cup Preview
Commerce City, CO– For the first time since 2007, the Colorado Rapids are in the quarter-final of the US Open Cup. The MLS original has never won the competition, and now they face another MLS original in the San Jose Earthquakes. San Jose has never won the competition either, and they are off to one…
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The Same Movie, Same Loss at Real Salt Lake- Rapids vs RSL Recap
Sandy, UT– It was the same movie that Rapids fans have seen over and over again when the Rapids go to Utah. Colorado comes out to a fast start, this time scoring early. Then an individual mistake derails all the momentum from the fast start. RSL jump on this chance and get enough goals to…
