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From the official MLS press release:

Things didn't work out that way, and Berner ended up getting the first three starts of the year instead. He played well enough to stick behind Irwin, and he's remained there since, starting again against Chicago later in the year. Nasco's loan to the Silverbacks will last the duration of the season, though the Rapids…

The United States will host another World Cup. It might be the 2022 World Cup if heads are finally screwed on straight and Qatar are stripped of the hosting duties that should have been ours in the first place. If not, there's very little chance that the cash cow we would provide for FIFA won't…

The United States will host another World Cup. It might be the 2022 World Cup if heads are finally screwed on straight and Qatar are stripped of the hosting duties that should have been ours in the first place. If not, there's very little chance that the cash cow we would provide for FIFA won't…

Well, then. I had actually forgotten that Serna had scored the first goal because of the wild ride that was the second half of that match, and this kind of came as a surprise to me. For context, every green box is a completed pass, the two green triangles are successful dribbles (which is when…

Well, then. I had actually forgotten that Serna had scored the first goal because of the wild ride that was the second half of that match, and this kind of came as a surprise to me. For context, every green box is a completed pass, the two green triangles are successful dribbles (which is when…

Mastroeni was a shoe-in for the honor at some point, as he's the only player who can probably legitimately be called a 'legend' for the Rapids after a decade of service and an MLS Cup win, which he led the charge to as captain with not only some wonderful midfield work, but a rare goal…

In the end, it was Deshorn Brown who appeared out of nowhere to finally equalize the game for good in the 86th minute. Even better, it was Torres, coming back from a long stretch of no play, who got the assist. Does this mean a return to the XI for the DP? We'll see against…

Last season the Rapids dropped a home game to the Union. Let's hope the Rapids can return the favor this year — the three points they would get out of it would be immensely useful.