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Arguments have been made back and forth about how good Deshorn Brown was or how good Deshorn Brown could eventually be, but we shouldn't talk about Deshorn Brown any more at this point. He's gone to Europe and we're not likely to see him back in burgundy any time soon. Unfortunately for the Rapids, regardless…

Instead, we're going to take a look at three of the far more interesting, if smaller, storylines that should be given answers throughout the season. Hairston has never played fullback before, and the Rapids seem to think he's a potential man for the future at the spot. Whether or not they're correct remains to be…

Instead, we're going to take a look at three of the far more interesting, if smaller, storylines that should be given answers throughout the season. Hairston has never played fullback before, and the Rapids seem to think he's a potential man for the future at the spot. Whether or not they're correct remains to be…

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This year is no different than the others in that we might have some idea of what to expect, but we'll be damned if we can give anything resembling an informed prediction. The Rapids this year are meant to be a team still on the downslope, just like they were after the 2012 season in…

We know how that story ended. 'The Rapids Way' was utterly dismantled last season by Mastroeni, who right from the start of the season was doing his own thing instead of the old thing. Cohesion was lacking, players were being moved all over the field and the ill-fated '30 starters' mentality meant that everyone was…

It's a tough call, but someone's gotta make it. That's where you guys come in. Vote below on where you think the Rapids are going to finish in the Western Conference this year, keeping in mind that six teams now make the MLS playoffs instead of the earlier five-team system. Are they a playoff team?…

Following 2012, of course, was the 2013 season that could be argued to be the best season Rapids fans ever saw. That team was nearly the best defensively in team history and racked up the most points at Rapids team had ever seen, only making the 5th spot in the playoffs because of a late-season…

You'll remember last week I wrote a bit on another rumored Rapids striker acquisition, Wolves striker Kevin Doyle. Regarding him, I saw a solid risk/reward signing for the Rapids as either a non-Designated Player or a DP (assuming all other options fell through) with low pay but contract bonuses built in to reward a potentially…

Reports have Doyle in contact with the Rapids looking to potentially sign a deal, with Kenny Jackett apparently not seeing Doyle as an integral part of the team he was a star for back in their last PL stint. His contract with Wolves ends at the end of the season, and at that point it…