Downstream Game 7: Home against FC Dallas
The Colorado Rapids’ first rematch of the season and the fourth Texas game in seven. Anyone else feel like we’re on repeat?
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Goals: 8 for, 8 allowed, 0 differential
Power Rankings: FC Dallas #20 (+2), Rapids #11 (-1)
Last Result: 2-2 tie against RSL
The Colorado Rapids are once again preparing to play against FC Dallas. The Rapids opened the season on the road at Toyota Stadium, and IMO we looked pretty good walking away from a 0-0 tie was a little disappointing. It definitely felt like a game that could have ended with a Rapids victory, but it wasn’t to be.
Switchbacks FC open new downtown stadium
The new stadium doesn’t just represent progress for the club, but for the sport in Colorado
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On May 21, USL Championship side Colorado Switchbacks FC opened their new stadium, Weidner Field, in downtown Colorado Springs. They welcomed rival New Mexico United but fell 3-1. However, the result wasn’t the most important aspect of the evening.
The new stadium proves that interest in the beautiful game is at an all-time high in the Centennial State. Along with Weidner Field, the new USL League One expansion team Northern Colorado FC show that owners and fans alike are willing to invest in the game in Colorado, which is already doing wonders at every level.
Game Recap: Los Angeles FC 2, Colorado Rapids 1
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After struggling mightily in the first half, the Colorado Rapids played much better in the second half but it wasn’t enough. In the end, the Burgundy Boys lost 2-1 to LAFC at Banc of California Stadium on Saturday night.
With centerback Lalas Abubakar back to the starting lineup, Rapids head coach Robin Fraser decided to try a 3-man backline with Auston Trusty and Danny Wilson. General confusion with the defense resulted in LAFC’s Diego Rossi scoring the game’s first goal in the 14th minute.
Game Recap: Colorado Rapids 3, Houston Dynamo 1
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The Colorado Rapids missed midfielder Younes Namli with knee issues, as well as forward Jonathan Lewis on the night, but that didn’t seem to deter a quick start by Colorado as the Burgundy Boys brought good pressure moving the ball into Houston’s final third early and often.
Forward Diego Rubio forced Houston Dynamo ‘keeper Marko Maric into an 11
th-minute diving save. A great chance for the Rapids in the 14
th minute came off the foot of Jack Price’s free kick as Cole Bassett went airborne for a driving header at the 6-yard-box but again, the save was made.