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Podcast: Exclusive For Denver FC Interview
PODCAST – Hello Rapids fans. Early today, For Denver FC announced their intention to bring professional Women’s Soccer to Denver. Matt Pollard and Brendan Ploen were able to get on Zoom with Jordan Angeli and Ben Hubbard, who are both part of the ownership group. This conversation has so much good information. Enjoy every second…
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Podcast: Drew Moor Gallery of Honor, Transfer Talk
PODCAST – Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, we celebrate the “Hapids” finally winning a home game. Rabbi and Red get stuck in on the transfer window. We talk Rafael Navarro, Andrew Gutman, rumors, and who we think could be leaving Colorado. Then we discuss being lost in the Timbers…
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USWNT Lands in Auckland Ahead of World Cup
Sophia Smith and Lindsey Horan assist in tough send-off victory over Wales then USWNT land down under. AUKLAND – The 23-player United States Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT) has arrived in New Zealand, just five days before they open their defense of the 2019 FIFA World Cup championship. They will tackle 32nd ranked Vietnam on…
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For Denver FC: Bringing Professional Women’s Soccer to Colorado
DENVER – Professional Women’s Soccer is finally, finally, coming to the Centennial State. For Denver FC (a placeholder name) launched their website with an event scheduled for July 21 on Tuesday morning. The ownership group includes Jordan Angeli, former NWSL player and WoSo media savant. Ben Hubbard and Tom Dunmore are also involved. The group…
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Colorado Rapids Confirm Rafael Navarro Loan With Option to Buy
COMMERCE CITY – As first reported by Venê Casagrande and Tom Bogert, the Colorado Rapids have signed SE Palmeiras forward Rafael Navarro, the club announced Monday afternoon. The deal is a one-year loan with an option to buy. He will be a Designated Player and take up an INT slot. Reports are this move is…
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Braian Galván Panenka Lifts Rapids to First Home win of 2023
COMMERCE CITY – It’s finally over. For the first time in ten games, the Colorado Rapids have won a game. For the first time this MLS season, the Rapids have won a home game. The Soccer Gods did not allow the weather or FC Dallas to ruin Drew Moor’s induction into the Gallery of Honor.…
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Ten Wholesome Drew Moor Moments with Colorado Rapids
Tonight the Colorado Rapids will induct center back Drew Moor into the club’s Gallery of Honor. The Dallas, Texas native played 17 seasons in Major League Soccer, ten of then with the Burgundy and Blue. Moor was never the most flashy player. Robin Fraser once said “he’s hard working, consistent, and unremarkable.” That’s the perfect…
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Icon Megan Rapinoe Announces Intent to Retire From Professional Soccer
Heroine Megan Anna Rapinoe was born and raised in small town USA: Redding, California. The gifted all-around athlete since her youth, Rapinoe has formally announced that she will wrap up her career after she participates in her final World Cup in New Zealand and Australia, and as the leader of her North American Women’s Soccer…
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Lindsey Horan Named USWNT Co-Captain for Women’s World Cup
Colorado’s very own Lindsey Michelle Horan keeps piling up personal accomplishments, victories, and awards. This morning, she chalked up yet another notable honor when U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) head coach Vladko Andonovski named Horan, along with veteran Alex Morgan, as co-captains of the U.S. 2023 World Cup team. “We have a lot of leaders…
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Rapids Delayed Again: Colorado Plays one Half Against Portland, No Fireworks
COMMERCE CITY – The 2023 Colorado Rapids cannot catch a break. Not at home. Not from the officiating. Not from Mother Nature. On Tuesday night, the Rapids were scheduled to play Portland Timbers for 4th of July. They played half a game. There were no fireworks on the pitch nor after play was suspended. The…
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