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BIG GAME. BIG CAUSE.

On Saturday, May 17, the battle for the Rocky Mountain Cup continues—not just for our Colorado Rapids first team, but also for the Colorado Rapids Unified Team. And we’re going all in! Our goal is to fill the stands for our Unified Athletes as they face our rival, Real Salt Lake Unified.Our Unified Team deserves the same thunderous applause, the same sea of burgundy, the same electric energy that we bring for every Rapids first team match. Let's pack DICK'S Sporting Goods Park, bring the noise, and make it an unforgettable night!

For every ticket purchased to the Rocky Mountain Cup match on May 17, $5 will be donated back to Special Olympics Colorado to support our Unified Athletes.

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What You Can Expect at the Game

The Rapids Unified game against Real Salt Lake Unified will kick off directly after the first team game on May 17. To help keep the atmosphere going and bring the noise for our Unified Athletes, there will be several promotions running exclusively for the fans who remain in the stadium for the game!

Giveaways

During Unified game halftime, fans who are present will have the opportunity to win some exciting prizes like:

  • An away game flyaway experience
  • A Rapids suite at a future game
  • Summit Club tickets to a future game
  • Tickets to the U.S. Women’s National Team game at DICK’S Sporting Goods Park
  • Several Rapids signed jerseys
  • A DICK’S Sporting Goods gift card
  • And more!

Free Admission to the Unified Game

Can’t attend the MLS game, but still want to be there to support the Unified athletes? No problem. Entry to the Unified game will be complimentary after the first team game has concluded around 10:00 PM MT.

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What is Rapids Unified?

The Rapids Unified Team is comprised of players both with and without intellectual disabilities between the ages of 16 and 25. The MLS exchange program not only provides Special Olympics athletes with top-level training and competitive experiences but also offers fans an opportunity to witness the talents and abilities of Special Olympics Colorado soccer players first-hand.

Through the generosity and financial support of our corporate partners Aquafina, adidas and DICK’S Sporting Goods, the program has continued to grow each year. With their backing, the Rapids Unified team is provided with a truly one-of-a-kind experience.

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Catch Up on the 2025 Season So far

Unified Signing Day

On April 9, the Rapids Unified Team met up at DICK’S Sporting Goods to official sign their 2025 contracts and gear up for the season!

Unified Media Day

After signing the contracts, the athletes went to DICK’S Sporting Goods Park for their official media day where the athletes got their kits and our team got all the photos and videos we need to prepare for the season opener on May 17 against that team on the other side of the Rockies.

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