No Fan Alone

A few days ago, amidst the escalating frenzy of angst over the Rapids’ CONCACAF commitment and generally chaotic season, I was inclined to agree with Sigi Schmid a little bit.  Facing the same kind of schedule nightmare the Rapids face, with back-to-back games interspersed with thousands of miles of travel, he told his team to   Read More …

Categories: Burgundy Dazed

Craig de Aragon is back with another edition of VI Questions with Class VI. This time he speaks with Pablo Mastroeni taking the best of the questions you the fans asked! We had a lot to pick from this time so keep them coming down the road. Enjoy and we look forward to seeing you   Read More …

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Oh yes, it’s that time of year again. When the winds start to have a chill and the leaves are starting to turn. October is here – the Rapids are looking to right ship and qualify for MLS playoffs coming off a trip to visit Metapan, and as always for the first game in October,   Read More …

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No matter what has happened in Champions League, no matter what happens in 32 other MLS regular season games, this game has an importance all onto itself! It’s ROCKY MOUNTAIN CUP time!!! The Rapids must win by two goals to regain the cup. A draw leaves the aggregate level and the Cup must be WON   Read More …

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Altitude is not showing the game live … it’s delayed till 10 PM. However, the Bulldog is showing the game via streaming over the world wide web! The only place in town. We’ll be there!! Look, the Rapids may have given up on Champions League but we still believe! Win out and we advance and   Read More …

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The end of the season is in site. Time again to give out grades! Of course much is to be determined with these final matches … but let’s see where we’re at now. In parenthesis is the grade from the first ratings early in the season. Strikers Omar Cummings 4.5 (5.5) Last season, we were   Read More …

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The weather is heating up, the Champions League is gone, the playoffs are on the line. It’s Faith and Futbol Night at DSG Park. If you’re attending that – please put a word in for the Burgundy Boys. If not, come on over to the Class VI and Pid Army tailgate! We’re going to be   Read More …

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At the post-game press conference last night, Gary Smith admitted he’d gambled on a group of mostly young and less experienced players, believing they were prepared to take on a more experienced Real Espana team.  Gambled and lost.  The first half looked very promising, and in my humble opinion, this group of Rapids looked a   Read More …

Categories: Burgundy Dazed

Get yourself in a Burgundy state of mind … have a listen to Colorado’s only soccer specific radio show with Marcelo Balboa. Enjoy!!

Categories: From The Pitch

Ok, ok, with all of the games and tailgates and everything else I got a little bit behind on the MOTM voting. So, here comes several at you all at once. I wish I could say that it’s going to be enjoyable remembering these games but my guess is that it won’t be.

Categories: 2011 MOTM