Week 3 Class VI Man of the Match:Beckerman is as strong as his hair Fending off a late run from Greg Vanney’s heroic defensive work and energetic runs out wide, Mr. Kyle “Becks” Beckerman showed he’s got the staying power to go the full 90. Despite a loss to Dallas, Kyle showed some great leadership Read More …
And piss on your “good” name! Yup, it’s time for another edition of Fake Salt Lake Smackdown! Woo-hoo! Also known as the Rocky Mountain Cup. Also known as yet another trophy that Salt Lake fans will never get to have. Two years in existence, two years in Rapids’ fans’ hands! Being perfect gentlemen and gentlewomen, Read More …
Sometimes ya gotta stop and smell the flowers A great time to be an MLS fan, and it’s an even better time to be a Rapids fan! The Rapids time off after deflating our hopes in last week’s loss gives us pause to think about all those t’ings we have to be thankful for. No, Read More …
Props to George Tanner at the Rocky Mountain News for getting this news out right away. As rumored, there will be a SuperLiga game played at The Dick between Mexican powerhouses Chivas de Guadalajara and Pachuca on Tuesday, July 31st at 8pm. No word yet if the Rapids will be offering any Class VI discounts. Read More …
Quality news, before it smells May 10th Ticket Deal Note that this is NOT for the May 5th Saturday game vs. Houston. It IS for the May 10th Thursday evening game against FSL in the 2nd meeting of the Rocky Mountain Cup for 2007. So, what’s the deal for Class VI members? BOGO Buy One Read More …
It’s Bouna Time! With fifteen (15) new player additions to a 28 man roster this season… yes, over 50% turnover… the Rapids have an entirely new and somewhat unknown look about them. The Front Office is slowly, painfully getting started on helping us get to know some of the new guys, as well as some Read More …
Hercules proves he’s a fan favorite with a blast worthy of, well, Hercules! For week 2 against the Fire, (tie game, 1-1) there was no competition. Hercules takes home Man of the Match honors from Class VI with more than 80% of all votes cast. Congratulations, Hercules! Each week (well, each game) we will have Read More …
England’s Sunday Times has this great article talking about Kroenke’s interest in Arsenal. It also discusses his current ownership in the English club (and where it may be going), and includes a very nice biography wrap-up which helps to understand the rather reclusive guy. There are also some quotes from former business partners as well Read More …
Isaac @ the British Bulldog has confirmed that he’ll be welcoming us Rapids fans with open arms this Sunday afternoon! Game time starts at 1pm, but the party starts earlier. Here’s from Isaac’s recent email: This Sunday is the first Rapids away game of the season and the Bulldog is the official viewing party for Read More …
The Rapids Front Office has graciously set up a viewing party where we’re all planning on being anyway: The Bulldog!!! I’m sure Isaac’s ready to host us for a wonderful afternoon of folksy fun and frovolity as we continue the traditional smackdown on FC Dallas. What’s that you say? Oh…. regular season. Right, forgot about Read More …
