Another addition of Marcelo Balboa’s From the Pitch. Chelo has been in South Africa working the World Cup. This week guests include Brett Jacobs, the Youth Academy Director of Coaching for the Rapids and there’s a nice clip of World Cup discussion. Enjoy. And don’t forget, this next home game, we’re putting on a three Read More …
by Derek Rhoades The Rapids continued their five game unbeaten run after a close 2-2 draw in Houston on Saturday. Coming off the World-Cup break the Rapids defense had been solid and were looking to continue their form, but a bit of rustiness showed after allowing two goals against the Dynamo. For the first fifteen Read More …
by Derek Rhoades The United States World Cup journey came to an end on Saturday, after a nail-biting 2-1 extra time loss to Ghana. The United States had been riding a type of high that only comes off of a magical run, while Ghana was Africa’s last hope to see success on home soil. The Read More …
Disappointment #2: the Rapids couldn’t hold on to the lead in the Houston game. But fans have to be glad they at least came home with another point. The good news is that, again, even though they were scored on first, they held their composure and scored the next two goals, with a different mix Read More …
Join us at Highland Tavern for the Rapids domination of the Columbus Crew. Drink Specials again: $3.50 Guiness, Ska, and Bud Beers. Kick off is at 6 PM and the eats there are very good – so have dinner with your fellow Rapids supports that Bleed Burgundy. Hope to see you there – everyone is Read More …
In the middle of this World Cup excitement, the Rapids return tonight, and Craig broke away from the television to interview Drew Moor. Enjoy the big match day with the USA advancing to the Quarter Finals with a victory over Ghana, and the Rapids in the evening on the CW taking three points on the Read More …
by Derek Rhoades June 23rd was an important day for United States soccer, as the national team was able to advance to the knockout stages after a late goal from Landon Donovan saw off Algeria 1-0. For the first time since 1930, the United States has won their group, shocking many by placing ahead of Read More …
Thanks to Donovan/Howard & Company, Rapids fans can look forward to a Soccer-licious Saturday. I asked some of the Rapids players what World Cup teams have surprised them so far. France and Italy were mentioned frequently, and not in a good way. In fact, they were the only two teams with bad reviews. One Read More …
Here’s Sunday’s From the Pitch with Marcelo Balboa. Enjoy! The World Cup has been fantastic as always. Amazingly, the refs have had a great tournament other then the obvious blown US victory goal and the excessive yellows in the Germany/Serbia game resulting in a sending off for Klose. Big game this Wednesday as the US Read More …
