Tag Archives: NYRB
Colorado Rapids Preview – Part 2
ShareReturning Players As I mentioned in my last blog, the Rapids will return the starting 11 that won the 2010 MLS Cup. The Rapids use the traditional 4-4-2 formation. The defense is Matt Pickens in goal, Kosuke Kimura, Marvell Wynne, Drew Moor and Anthony Wallace across the back. The mid fielders are Brian Mullan, Jeff Larentowitcz, Pablo Mastroeoni, and Jamie Smith and the forwards are … Continue reading
Colorado Rapids – Season Recap – Part I
Share My expectation for Rapids is pretty basic, I want them to play exciting soccer and be a legitimate contender for the MLS Cup. Let me say this right up front. In 2010, the Colorado Rapids exceeded my expectations. Not only were they a legitimate contender for the MLS Cup, they won the MLS Cup. As for them playing exciting soccer, the Rapids fielded the best pair of … Continue reading
Colorado Rapids – Eastern Conference Champions
Share The Colorado Rapids defeated the San Jose Earthquakes Saturday night in front of almost 18k very loud and enthusiastic fans. The result is the Rapids are the MLS Eastern Conference winner and now will play FC Dallas for the MLS Cup this coming Sunday in Toronto Canada. I won’t go into how the Colorado Rapids and San (California) Jose Earthquakes ended up competing for … Continue reading
Colorado Rapids vs. Real Salt Like – A Preview
ShareI haven’t written a game preview all season, why now? For the first time since moving to Dicks Sporting Goods Park (DSG), the Rapids have made the play-offs. The first play-off game in DSG will be played either next Thursday or Saturday evening. Their opponent will depend on the results from games this weekend. If the current standings don’t change, the Rapids would host the New … Continue reading
Colorado Rapids vs. NYRB– Recap
SharePre-game thoughts & questions: The Rapids are coming off back to back 3-0 wins, at home. That’s very good but now they are on the road against the New York Red Bulls, a team ahead of them in the play-off race and with their three Designated Players back together after missing last week’s lose to Real Salt Lake, are looking to make a statement and … Continue reading
Road Trip – PPL Park – August 14, 2010
ShareThis is the second and last installment of my road trip series. Last week we visited Red Bull Arena in Harrison, NJ. This past Saturday we went to see the Rapids play the Philadelphia Union at their brand new stadium, PPL Park in Chester, PA. I’ll review the stadium much like I did Red Bull Arena last week and conclude with my comparison of the … Continue reading
Road Trip – Red Bull Arena – August 11, 2010
ShareMy whirlwind tour of new MLS soccer specific stadiums kicked off this evening with a visit to Red Bull Arena to watch the Red Bulls play Toronto. The Statistics Red Bull Arena is 78 miles and 1 hour and 32 minutes from our home base in Bethlehem, PA The first 77 miles took 1 hour and 10 minutes, the last mile took an hour Growing … Continue reading
Colorado Rapids vs. FCD – Mini Recap
ShareIt’s been a very busy week, work has been very hectic and we’re getting ready for some time away. I don’t have it in me to do a full write up so here are my bulleted thoughts about the game, in no special order. More on that later… Ugh, a tie Decent recovery from Seattle, but home field must have a positive impact on … Continue reading
Brief Random Updates
ShareI haven’t posted in a while because A. (and most important), we were busy having a wonder vacation with visiting relatives and enjoying fabulous parts of Rocky Mountains. That alone is worth a couple of blogs, but I’m not sure when though. B. Less important but not as much fun, I’ve been ill for the first time in a couple of years, since Friday. Some … Continue reading
Colorado Rapids vs. NYRB – Recap
ShareFireworks, 4th of July, Disappointment… I love fireworks and usually the 4th of July is a fun holiday. Since this is about the Rapids I’ll set aside the patriotic aspects for now. Historically (defined here as two to seven or eight years ago) Rapids 4th of July games have meant victories and an amazing fireworks display. Last year saw the Rapids lose their first 4th … Continue reading
