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Podcast: Robin Fraser Fired
PODCAST – Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, we discuss the Robin Fraser fired news! Rabbi and Red banter about the 2-0 loss to RSL and the club losing the Rocky Mountain Cup. Then we break down the breaking news of Fraser being fired by the Rapids. How’d we get…
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Ten Things to Know About the Potential Denver NWSL Expansion Bid
It’s been a tough couple months for the Colorado Rapids, their fans, and the media who cover them. Here’s some For Denver FC (FC = For Colorado) WoSo content for a change of pace and some joy. We got some Chicago Red Stars news this week that’s relevant to this Denver NWSL expansion bid. 1.…
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Robin Fraser Out: Colorado Rapids Part Ways With Head Coach
COMMERCE CITY – Colorado Rapids have parted ways with head coach Robin Fraser, the club confirmed Tuesday. Chris Little will take over as interim manager. Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s trainings will be closed practices this week. This comes off of a 2-0 loss to Real Salt Lake on Saturday. They have won one game in their…
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Trevor Amann Sets USL League One Single Season Goals Record as Hailstorm Jump to Second
WINDSOR – Trevor Amann sees teammate Noah Powder dribble towards him. He sees him take a heavy touch and goes for the shot. Moments later, the 25-year-old jumps in the air, fist pumps, points to the sky, and turns to hug his teammates. On the anniversary of his first professional hattrick, he’s scored his 19th…
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Cole Bassett Apology: Rapids Homegrown Gets Real After Rocky Mountain Cup Loss
SANDY – Cole Bassett sits 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 in a row. They’re last in the league. Things are…
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Rapids Dumpster Fire Tifo: RSL Wins Rocky Mountain Cup
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…
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Why I Don’t Begrudge Pablo Mastroeni for Coaching RSL
EDITORIAL – Pablo Mastroeni is a Colorado Rapids legend. The only player who arguably means more to the club is Marcelo Balboa. Mastroeni’s the club’s all-time leader in games, starts, and minutes over 12 seasons. He captained the team to their only trophy, the 2010 MLS Cup. Months after retiring (with the LA Galaxy), he…
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RSL Rapids Preview: Rocky Mountain Cup on the Line
SANDY – The 53rd edition of the Rocky Mountain Cup will see the Colorado Rapids head to the neighboring state of Utah to take on Real Salt Lake. Having lost the previous meeting between the two. The Rapids will need to avoid defeat to have a chance to win the 2023 Rocky Mountain Cup. The…
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Podcast: Rocky Mountain Cup Preview
PODCAST – Hey Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, it’s another tough loss for the Rapids. But it’s rivalry week, so we’ve got a Rocky Mountain Cup preview to look forward to. We banter about Fulham’s comeback in the HTHL derby, Anthony Markanich scoring for St. Louis CITY, and the Champions…
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Ralph Priso Mistakes: Noncompetitive Colorado Rapids Lose Again
SAINT PAUL – Colorado Rapids played at Minnesota United FC on Wednesday night. It was basically the same game as their previous, a 4-0 loss to LAFC. After a decent start, two Ralph Priso mistakes put the game out of reach. Robin Fraser again had big injuries to consider. Diego Rubio was unavailable due to…
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