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Memories From Toronto: Kosuke Kimura
PODCAST – Hello Colorado Rapids fans. Here is the second episode of Memories From Toronto. This week, Red speaks to right back Kosuke Kimura. We discuss his soccer origins growing up in Japan. Get ready for a wild story of how he annoyed an embassy and gamed the SAT to get into college soccer at…
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Northern Colorado Rain Crest and Kelly Brown Interview
WINDSOR – On Wednesday February 9, Northern Colorado Rain revealed their crest as they enter their expansion season in the USL W League. The USLW started in 2022 and is a pre-professional women’s league that will compliment the (now first division!) USL Super League. The Rain crest features a raindrop in the middle of the…
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Substitute Kรฉvin Cabral Scores but Rapids Lose to Orlando City in Final Preseason Friendly
ORLANDO – Colorado Rapids played their final preseason friendly of 2024 on Saturday evening, playing Orlando City SC. Head Coach Chris Armas came out with an interesting lineup. Keegan Rosenberry, Andreas Maxsรธ, Moรฏse Bombito, and Lalas Abubakar all started. This could have been in a back five or likely one of Bombito or Abubakar were…
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Thoughts on the new One Flag Kit. Rapids Bench Draws Hartford.
ORLANDO – On Wednesday morning, Colorado Rapids played USL Championship side Hartford Athletic, coached by former Switchbacks manager Brendan Burke. Chris Armas rolled out a rotated lineup. Jonathan Lewis was the only starter who has gotten a noticeable runout with the first team this preseason. Lewis went on to score before halftime to level the…
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Podcast: XI Questions for the 2024 Colorado Rapids Season
PODCAST – Hello Colorado Rapids fans! This week on Holding The High Line, Rabbi and Red do their annual season preview. We ask XI questions that will determine the fate of the 2024 Colorado Rapids. We close out the episode discussing our hopes for the final two preseason games and taking listener Ask HTHLs. Check…
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Jasper Lรถffelsend on German Roots, Sheep Farms, Being Team First, and Getting Traded From RSL
EDITORIAL – Colorado Rapids fans have seen plenty of their own transfer to the โfakeโ side as they put it in the past, with fan-favorites such as Kyle Beckerman, Nat Borchers, and even legend Pablo Mastroeni, crossing the Western Slope. However, they should take pride in a bit of a coup this off-season that brought midfielder…
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Rapids Montrรฉal Friendly: Colorado Keeps Scoring
ORLANDO – After a week back in Colorado, the Rapids continued their preseason travels to Orlando, FL. On Saturday afternoon, they took on CF Montrรฉal. For Djordje Mihailoviฤ, it was a match against his former team. The Burgundy Boys did not disappoint. Chris Armas is showing what his preferred starting lineup could be to start…
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Memories From Toronto: Marvell Wynne
PODCAST – Hello Colorado Rapids fans. Remember back in 2020 when Holding The High Line said they were interviewing players and staff from the 2010 Rapids team that won MLS Cup? Well, weโre finally ready to present that series. Throughout 2024 on Sundays, weโll be releasing these interviews with some before and after commentary. In…
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Rapids win Final Friendly in Mexico. Braian Galvรกn Transfer Official.
QUERรTARO – The Colorado Rapids won their final preseason friendly in Mexico, again in spectacular fashion. Also Braian Galvรกn has officially left the club. Friday afternoon, Colorado played Atlante FC, a second division team based out of Mexico City. It was a hybrid lineup from Chris Armas as the teams played two 60 minute halves.…
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Podcast: Lamine Diack, Rapids Querรฉtaro Friendly, Marcelo Balboa Derby
Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, Rabbi is back. We banter about Jurgen Klopp leaving Liverpool. We break down the immanent Lamine Diack loan deal. The guys discuss players news surrounding Miguel Navarro, Oliver Semmle, and Danny Wilson. Also could we see Sidnie Tavares, Aboubacar Keita, Lalas Abubakar, and Jonathan…
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