I’m asking the above question to the Rapids players, because I don’t recognize them. I’ve been attending Rapids games since 2001 and a season ticket holder since 2002 and not since John Spencer, Chris Henderson & Mark Chung prowled the depths of Invesco have I felt as confident and proud of the Rapids. Saturday night’s game was a sight to behold. The Rapids held the best team in the Eastern Conference scoreless. They scored three goals and showed some entertaining, creativity all over the park. Cummings was lethal and bagged two goals and league wide Player Of The Week honors.
The biggest thing for me right now is in the table. The Rapids, who for the past two season started their summer tailspin sometime around now, are sitting in 4th place in the West on 20 points from 12 matches. The closest team behind them, Fake Salt Lake, has 16 points from 14 matches. So we have four more points and two games in hand. The closest team above the Rapids, Seattle, has 22 points from 15 games. The best team in the West, Houston, has 28 points from 14 matches. So, if the Rapids can string together some more home wins over the coming weeks, they will be knocking on the door at the top of the Conference and the League.
What? League Leading Colorado Rapids? Can it happen? I certainly hope so, and if the Rapids continue to play the way they did on Saturday I feel confident about it. I am a little worried about them slacking off, missing Conor Casey too much, etc. But at least I have hope. Many of you will remember my rants when I didn’t have hope. I think there is a good contrast between the two.
So let’s get out there and support these ‘Pids. Hopefully they can keep things going and be a serious contender when playoff time comes. Hopefully they’ll be able to qualify for some continental competitions this time around. Hopefully they’ll get into the US Open Cup without stupid qualifications. Hopefully there is something there for the marketing department to latch onto now instead of heritage nights and festivals that have nothing to do with soccer. Oops, did I say that out loud?
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