Tag: Kosi Thompson
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Player Ratings: Rapids Pick Up Crucial Win Over Whitecaps at Home
Commerce City, Colo.- The Rapids returned home in a crucial home match against the Whitecaps on Saturday night. Matt Wells and Colorado needed a result after coming to a bit of a stutter in the past weeks. The performance was exactly what Colorado needed. Starting lineups remained relatively unchanged for Colorado. Morgan Whittaker was at…
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Colorado Rapids Stalemate Timbers in Crucial Matchup
Portland, Ore. – The Colorado Rapids played to a 0-0 draw inside Providence Park against the Timbers in a game where all three points were necessary. The Rapids entered in the final playoff position, five points ahead of the Timbers, who needed a positive result to stay in the playoff race. It was a physical…
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World Cup Break is Over, The Colorado Rapids Are Back! – Rapids vs San Diego Preview
Commerce City, CO– The Colorado Rapids (5-1-9, 13th place) are back after almost two months away due to the World Cup break. San Diego FC (4-5-6, 12th place) comes to town as both teams have struggled in the first half of the season. It is an interesting battle of tactics as both sides are built…
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Kosi Thompson Interview: “I’m a Player That Uplifts The Team.”
Commerce City, Colo. – Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, Kosi Thompson’s move to Colorado and the Rapids in late March may have been a bit of a surprise to Toronto FC fans. After all, beginning his football career in the TFC academy, the next steps always pointed towards a long run of seasons with the…
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Player Ratings: Rapids Grind out Road Win, Propelled by Rafael Navarro Goal and Defensive Grit
Saint Paul, Minn.- A Rafael Navarro goal was the difference in the Rapids 1-0 win on the road against Minnesota United. It was a massive result and a momentum builder as the Rapids look forward to Saturday’s rivalry matchup in Salt Lake. Matt Wells changed the formation into a 5-3-2 and 4-2-2-2 in attack, a…
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Lionel Messi Brace, Rapids Lose 30th Anniversary Match at Mile High- Rapids vs Miami Photo Gallery
Denver, CO– Over 75,000 fans filed into Empower Field at Mile High to watch the Colorado Rapids host Lionel Messi and Inter Miami. In a match where Colorado had control, it was two mistakes and a moment of magic that lifted Miami to all three points. A wonder goal from Rafael Navarro and a smart…
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Messi in Colorado, 30th Anniversary Game at Mile High- Rapids vs Miami Preview
Denver, CO– The Colorado Rapids will play at Empower Field at Mile High for the first time since the opening of Dick’s Sporting Goods Park to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the club (and Messi is coming to town). The Colorado Rapids (4-0-3, 6th West) will host Inter Miami (3-3-1, 3rd East) for the first…
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Player Ratings: Rapids Debutantes Shine, Team Responds After Toronto Loss, Hammer Houston at Home
Commerce City, Colo.- After last week’s disappointing loss marred by mistakes and frustration, Colorado Rapids returned home with a fiery response. The Rapids dominated the Dynamo in a game that left no questions. Kosi Thompson scored a brace, Georgi Minoungou impressed, and Colorado remained unbeaten at home. The Rapids now turn their attention to their…
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Kosi Thompson Debut Brace! Colorado Rapids Cruise Past Houston!
Commerce City, Colo.- And you thought the Rafa Santos trade was good value. Did Kosi Thompson just have the greatest debut in Colorado Rapids history? On Saturday night, the Burgundy Boys hosted Houston Dynamo in an 8 goal thriller. The team bounced back from the chaotic loss at Toronto in so many ways. It was…
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Rapids put six past Houston in Vines’ Return- Rapids vs Houston Photo Gallery
Commerce City, CO —You’ll do well to find many Rapids games in which the Colorado side scores six goals. In a season that is already historic in terms of goal scoring, the Rapids keep the goals coming with six in a 6-2 win over the Houston Dynamo. Rapids debutant Kosi Thompson got on the scoresheet…