Burgundy Wave: Covering Colorado Soccer since July 2010.
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Substitute Darren Yapi Helps U-20 USYMT Defeat Strong Ecuador Side
It took just one goal for the U-20 United States Youth National Team (USYNT) to topple a formidable Ecuador team that aimed to spoil the Yank’s opening Group B match in the 2023 World Cup Tournament. Substitute Darren Yapi played his part in the winning play. In the 93 minute of the contest, right back Jonathan…
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RSL Rapids Preview: Rocky Mountain Cup Part I
On the heels of an uninspiring 4-0 defeat at Atlanta United on Wednesday, the Rapids will try and gain back some momentum when they take on fierce rivals Real Salt Lake at DICK’s Sporting Goods Park on Saturday. Familiar Foes: May 20 will mark the 54th time that Real Salt Lake and the Rapids will…
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Colorado Rapids Dominated in Atlanta Ahead of Rocky Mountain Cup
Colorado Rapids and Atlanta United were coming off tough losses headed into their Wednesday night game in Georgia. The Rapids’ nine-game unbeaten streak ended on Saturday and soured the mood. Head Coach Robin Fraser’s side needed a bounce back performance going into the Rocky Mountain Cup. The Burgundy Boys again found themselves shorthanded. Ralph Priso…
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Podcast: Colorado Rapids Player Salaries
Hello Colorado Rapids fans. On this episode of Holding The High Line, it’s basically one of our National Holidays as the MLSPA releases the Colorado Rapids player salaries for 2023. We banter about that, the NBA Playoffs, and Apple TV. Then we look back at how the Pids got outclassed and punked by the Philadelphia…
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Union Down Rapids 2-1 In Crazy Game Despite Connor Ronan Penalty
Colorado Rapids hosted Philadelphia Union on Saturday night. It was a matchup of blue collar teams coming off midweek Open Cup games on the road. A Connor Ronan penalty got things going as the match got out of control in the second half. The Rapids were once again dealing with absences. Kévin Cabral, Jonathan Lewis,…
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Rapids Union Preview: Will Colorado Win Their First Home Game of 2023?
The Colorado Rapids will face a stern test at DICK’s Sporting Goods Park when they take on a struggling, yet always dangerous Philadelphia Union side on Saturday night. The match will be available on Apple TV+ and will kick off at 7:30 pm MDT. Philadelphia in Trouble? The 2022 MLS Cup finalists currently sit 7th…
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RMC Open Cup! Colorado Rapids Draw RSL in Round of 16
The draw for the Round of 16 of the 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup took place earlier today. Colorado Rapids were in the West region with Real Salt Lake, LA Galaxy, and LAFC. The draw ended up with Colorado hosting a Rocky Mountain Cup and El Tráfico. For the first time since 2007, Colorado…
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Podcast: Darren Yapi U-20 World Cup, Cabral Revenge Tour, Max Investigation
Too many things happened since the last episode of Holding The High Line. Rabbi and Red discuss Mark’s book, as well as Darren Yapi U-20 World Cup callup, and DSG’s redevelopment on the north side. Then we get into the mess that is the reported investigation of Max Alves being involved in a sports betting…
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Max Alves is Under Investigation for Sports Betting Scheme in Brazil
Max Alves is under investigation by the Brazilian Public Ministry for participating in a sports gambling scheme, as first reported by Gustavo Guimarães of Território MLS. This is part of an investigation that so far includes at least 16 players allegedly getting paid for receiving yellow cards. Most of the players named play in the…
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Darren Yapi Makes U.S. U-20 World Cup Roster
Colorado Rapids striker Darren Yapi is headed to Argentina. He has been named to the 21-man roster for the United States Men’s National Team for the Under-20 World Cup, the Federation announced today. He participated in the U-20 camp back in January and played in multiple friendlies during the international window back in March. He…
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