From the Pitch with Marcelo Balboa 7.25.10
Here’s a picture of Chelo from the days I fell in love with the Beautiful game on a deeper level then just playing it. Enjoy the show!!!

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Here’s a picture of Chelo from the days I fell in love with the Beautiful game on a deeper level then just playing it. Enjoy the show!!!

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Introducing the newest podcast to NoFanAlone.com … the PA podcast. Give a listen – it’s fun. This is the very first episode.

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Craig de Aragón brings you Rapids M/F Claudio Lopez this week, with help from CVI Translator Kevberto Villa. He covers all things from how MLS compares to other leagues, why he signed with the Rapids, where his fitness level is at, how he got the nickname “El Piojo”, and some thoughts on the Argentina and USA National teams performances during the World Cup. Enjoy!

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Here’s the latest Bleeding Burgundy show with guests Deron White from Examiner.com, Nick Thomas from MLSSoccer.com, Mark Bodmer and Ben Woolf from Class VI and host Craig de Aragón. Enjoy!
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Colorado fans are taking a road trip to the Philly Match (Saturday 8/14)!
Hotel: We have arranged a group rate at a historic hotel in downtown ($139 queen bed, $169 two queen beds) available for a minimum two night stay starting Thursday 8/12 and checking out Monday 8/16. We have information about another hotel in Chester if you want a less expensive option and want to just travel to/from the match and not hang around downtown, just contact roadtrips@nofanalone.com for more information.
Local Transportation: Most of us are traveling without a car, and just relying on public transportation, which includes a bus to Valley Forge! Since PPL Park is in Chester (approximately 10 miles south of downtown), we are going to arrange transportation to/from the match as we find out how many are traveling. There is an update on the Union website that looks like we can take public transportation there too.

Getting There: Travelers are responsible for their own transportation to/from Philly, there is a local shuttle to get to/from downtown hotels for $10 per person each way (www.ladylibertyshuttle.com). The current airline fares are around $385 and they are lower if you can stay longer than just the weekend.
Match Tickets: We have a few tickets available at $36, and more available in the supporter section for (approximately) $20 per ticket – pick your poison.
If you are interested in more details, contact Tina at roadtrips@nofanalone.com!
Here’s this week’s From The Pitch. Marcelo is back from South Africa and brings us World Cup talk, USMNT talk, and Rapids talk too.
Have a listen!

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Here are the highlights from the Rapids loss to Toronto FC
And the Rapids have just released a 2010 Highlight reel. Look at those beautiful Terraces!!
Who was the Man of the Match in the 1-0 loss to Toronto FC
End Date: July 21, 2010 @ 10:36 am
Who was the Defensive Man of the Match in the 1-0 loss to Toronto FC
End Date: July 21, 2010 @ 10:37 am
We’re proud to bring you the first edition of Class VI’s newest podcast BLEEDING BURGUNDY.
We hope you enjoy our first effort from Class VI’s media pro Craig de Aragon, MLSSoccer.com’s Rapids journalist Nick Thomas of Class VI, Examiner.com’s Rapids journalist Deron White of Class VI, and the Grand Poobah of Class VI Mark Bodmer.
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Also, enjoy the highlights from Independence Day draw against the Red Bulls. And don’t forget to vote!
Who was the Man of the Match in the 1-1 Draw against New York
End Date: July 16, 2010 @ 9:25 pm
Who was the Defensive Man of the Match in the 1-1 draw with New York?
End Date: July 16, 2010 @ 9:29 pm
Craig de Aragon brings you Rapids Keeper Matt Pickens this week. He covers all things from the back line, talks a bit about the locker room mentality, and brings you insight into that beard he was sporting.

We’ll see you for the THREE HOUR TAILGATE in the West VIP lot for some drinks and preparation for another Rapids home victory.
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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 hour tailgate starting at 4PM with a 7PM kick off. Our National Team wasn’t able to fill the dream of semi-final appearance, so it’s time to put your heart back into the Boys in Burgundy and have faith they’ll be playing for MLS Cup November 21st!!
Enjoy the Quarter Finals of the World Cup and we’ll see everyone Sunday!!
Here’s Highlights of the Rapids draw this weekend. Below that will be Man of the Match Voting.
Who was Man of the Match in the 2-2 draw with the Dynamo?
End Date: July 6, 2010 @ 9:40 am
Who was Defensive Man of the Match in the 2-2 draw with the Dynamo?
End Date: July 6, 2010 @ 9:41 am
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