MLS Regular Season
Snow shifts training indoors, earlier trip to Dallas
After being gone for nearly two weeks with preseason trips to the warm climates of Las Vegas, Nev. and Ventura, Calif., the Rapids were welcomed home over the weekend by a snow storm that brought nearly a foot of snow to area. With more snow possible for Tuesday, the team has altered its training schedule for the week as they prepare for Saturday's regular season opener at FC Dallas.
"Cheers to the Rapids" set for March 6 at Paramount Theater
Join the Colorado Rapids players, coaches, and mascots at the Paramount Theater on March 6 in "Cheers to Rapids," the re-named kickoff event to introduce the 2013 team in the week prior to the home opener.
Cheers to the Rapids, which will feature a keynote speech from Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber, raises funds to support Kroenke Sports Charities' youth recreation, health, and education programs in Colorado.
Wed., March 6 from 5- 7:00 p.m.
Paramount Theatre • 1621 Glenarm Place • Denver, CO 80202
Mullan becomes an option at left back
Oscar Pareja has found a new option at left back. Veteran right-sided midfielder Brian Mullan.
Prior to Friday's preseason match against LA - the team's last before the season opener - Pareja told ColoradoRapids.com that the team was "evaluating two or three possibilities that are important in the competition for positions, and we want to see them on Friday."
And he did.
A look at the roster: Feb. 22, 2013
Two announcements from the Colorado Rapids this week helped paint a clearer picture of the opening day roster when the season kicks off on Saturday, March 2 at FC Dallas.
Major League Soccer' roster compliance deadline is March 1. On that date, teams are required to have no more than 30 *eligible roster players, be within the salary budget, and have no more international players than slots available. (MLS ROSTER RULES)
Centennial 38 SG to manage Supporters Terrace, Section 108
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (February 22, 2013) – Rapids supporters group Centennial 38 (C38) has collaborated with the Colorado Rapids to purchase and manage future sales of all tickets in the Supporters Terrace and Section 108 at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. C38, which is the new Rapids supporters group founded this year as a combination of the three largest groups from past years, will celebrate the new endeavor with a party at Celtic Tavern this Saturday at 6 p.m. MT.
#RapidsJersey first-look party set for Feb. 26 at Lodo's
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (Thursday, February 21, 2013) – The Colorado Rapids will host a First-Look #RapidsJersey Party, presented by Dick’s Sporting Goods, at Lodo’s Bar and Grill on Tuesday, February 26 to unveil the brand new alternate jersey. The current Colorado Rapids players will wear the complete primary and alternate uniforms for fans for the first time at the #RapidsJersey Party, which is free to the public and begins at 6 p.m. MT.
MLSsoccer.com's Rapids Depth Chart
Over the next two weeks, MLSsoccer.com will preview each of the 19 teams in Major League Soccer, beginning with the clubs that brought up the bottom of the table in 2012 and ending with the Supporters' Shield-winning San Jose Earthquakes. This is part two of two previewing Colorado's 2013 season. You can find Part 1 here.
2013 MLSsoccer.com Preview: Revamped Rapids set to compete
2012 record: 11-19-4 (37 points); 44 GF / 50 GA (-6 GD)
2012 Colorado Rapids statistics
Watch: MLSsoccer.com's Scouting Report on the Rapids
With one week to go to the start of the season, MLS fans - especially those connected digitally - can expect to see plenty of previews, opinions, predictions, and analysis of all 19 MLS teams. One of, if not the, most popular site for knowledgable and comprehensive coverage is MLSsoccer.com.
Matt Doyle, known to twitter followers as the @MLS_Analyst, and editor Dan Haiek (@Dan_Haiek) provide the first preview we've seen of the 2013 Colorado Rapids. Watch below and see if you agree or disagree. Share your thoughts in the comments or directly through twitter:
Season Ticket Holders may pick up pre-ordered new home jerseys this week
Attention Colorado Rapids Season Ticket Holder that pre-ordered the new 2013 home #RapidsJersey: they have arrived!
