The Colorado Rapids looked very much like a top-seeded team during a dominant first half against the Portland Timbers on Thanksgiving Day, but that early dominance failed to produce goals and the home team wound up paying the price for that. Larrys Mabiala headed home a winning goal in the 90th minute to help the Timbers to a 1-0 victory over the Rapids at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. The match was goal-less and looked destined to head to extra time before the Timbers took a corner kick that decided the match. A deflected corner kick floated into the penalty area and bounced into Mabiala’s path ..read more

Gyasi Zardes’ move to the Colorado Rapids provided the veteran forward with a new opportunity to get back to his best in the attacking third and Saturday’s performance vs. Minnesota United was a prime example of the determination in Zardes since his move to the Western Conference. Zardes registered a hat trick in the Rapids’ 4-3 home victory over the Loons on Saturday night, his best performance since arriving via trade from the Columbus Crew. The 30-year-old opened the 2022 campaign with only one goal scored in seven appearances for the Crew before being shipped to the Rapids for $300,000 in ..read more

The Rapids’ Saturday afternoon matchup seemed to have everything working against the home team. A brutal weather delay pushed back the Rapids’ midweek U.S. Open Cup game to Thursday, so the Rapids returned home Saturday to battle short rest, hot weather and a poor recent stretch of league form. Not to mention, Los Angeles FC, the Supporters’ Shield leaders. Yet, the Rapids defied expectations to hold LAFC to a shutout and only two shots on goal. A pair of penalty kicks seized an eventual 2-0 win, as the Rapids moved up to seventh in the conference. “I am so f–king proud of this team because ..read more

After more than four years in a Columbus Crew uniform, Gyasi Zardes’ career is set for a new chapter. The Crew traded the 30-year-old striker to the Colorado Rapids, they announced Friday evening. Zardes had been the subject of trade talks by the Crew for weeks leading up to the move, and this move could allow Zardes to rekindle his MLS form ahead of crucial months competing for a U.S. men’s national team World Cup roster spot. The Rapids will take on all of Zardes’ salary, and Zardes waived a no-trade clause to complete the move, ESPN reported. In exchange, the Crew will receive $300,000 in G ..read more

The Colorado Rapids were one of four teams to pick up an important three points over the weekend, but the style in which the club earned those points will feel more than just a typical win. Robin Fraser’s squad fought back from an early deficit at Allianz Field to claim a 3-1 comeback victory over Minnesota United, taking advantage of their match-in-hand. It was the perfect response for the Rapids after seeing their 12-match unbeaten run snapped by the Seattle Sounders on October 3. Colorado fell down early to Adrian Heath’s side in St. Paul, but grinded its way back to score three goals in t ..read more

LAFC had been having on-and-off talks with Mark-Anthony Kaye in recent months over his future, but this week saw the team come to a resolution that led to the midfielder’s departure. In large part because the team wanted to have the type of roster budget flexibility that will allow for moves in the long term. Quite possibly in the short, too. LAFC sent Kaye on Tuesday to the Colorado Rapids in a major trade that saw the former franchise receive $1 million in General Allocation Money (GAM) and a 2022 international roster slot in return. The deal, which also saw LAFC ship a 2022 first-round MLS ..read more

Sam Vines is known for his defensive strengths as a left back for the Colorado Rapids, but the Homegrown player turned goalscorer in the club’s 3-1 victory on Saturday night. Vines scored the opening goal in Colorado’s third-consecutive victory in MLS action, helping set the tone in a busy first half for Robin Fraser’s squad. The left back broke the deadlock in the 29th minute while also helping play a vital role defensively in a confident performance at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. Didn't stand a chance. #COLvHOU pic.twitter.com/kJ6x8JC1HQ — Colorado Rapids (@ColoradoRapids) May 16, 2021 “I ..read more

A midfielder by trade, Kellyn Acosta started at left back for the Colorado Rapids in their opening match of the MLS season with incumbent starter Sam Vines sidelined due to injury. The Rapids tied FC Dallas, 0-0, and the naturally right-footed Acosta was a bright spot in the match despite being asked to play a new position just days before the match. “I don’t think I need to distinguish whether we’re talking attacking or defending, I thought Kellyn did an excellent job tonight,” head coach Robin Fraser told reporters after the match. Acosta comes into 2021 after a standout 2020 season in the m ..read more

The Colorado Rapids will continue their exciting project in the coming weeks with several young players at the forefront of what Robin Fraser hopes is a successful 2021 season. Third-year striker Andre Shinyashiki saw a dip in production in a shortened 2020 campaign, but the former MLS Rookie of the Year is gearing up to play an even bigger role for the club this time around, Shinyashiki heads into the new season as one of the Rapids top offensive players, a credit to the work he has put in during his short time in MLS so far. The former University of Denver product has impressed Fraser in the ..read more

Robin Fraser helped lead the Colorado Rapids back to the playoffs in 2020 and despite an early exit at the hands of Minnesota United, it was a step in the right direction for the club after past struggles. Now the goal will be to get back to the postseason and become more consistent as a whole in a full 2021 campaign. The Rapids possess a good mixture of youth and experience in their roster coming into the new MLS season, a positive base for Fraser to work with this spring. It’s a new chapter of an exciting project in Colorado, but the goal remains to win and win now. “I think we have an exci ..read more