The Colorado Rapids lost to Real Salt Lake but retained the Rocky Mountain Cup. It looks like they'll miss the playoffs. We try to make sense of this result and what it means:
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Rocky Mountain Cup Preview: Colorado Rapids at Real Salt Lake for a 'Cup Final' and a Playoff Race Six-Pointer
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Colorado Rapids at FC Dallas Preview:

Rafa Santos form, a healthy roster, Lalas Abubakar, and another match with playoff implications. By @spencer-baldwin.bsky.social
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Rapids Unified Team wins it at the death with a last minute penalty! 1-0 win for Rapids Unified!

Should Colorado Rapids extend head coach Chris Armas?

@spencer-baldwin.bsky.social breaks down Armas and the Pids 2024 rehabilitation, recent struggles, potential, and whether this all comes down to making the playoffs and winning a playoff game:

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Frustrating Loss on the Road for Colorado- Rapids vs Galaxy Recap - Burgundy Wave It was a disappointing night for the Colorado Rapids, who failed to capitalize in their 3-0 loss to a heavily rotated LA Galaxy team.

Frustrating Loss on the Road for Colorado- Rapids vs Galaxy Recap

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Official: Colorado Rapids sign Australian Center Back Lucas Herrington - Burgundy Wave The Colorado Rapids have signed Australian center back Lucas Herrington on a four-year deal and a club option for 2030.

The Colorado Rapids announced today that they have signed Australian center back Lucas Herrington on a four-year deal starting in 2026. Burgundy Wave has all the details:

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Who Needs Djordje? Yapi Hour in Minnesota! - Rapids vs Minnesota Recap - Burgundy Wave Colorado snuck out of Minnesota with all three points on the back of a Darren Yapi brace, the Rapids get the 2-1 win in Saint Paul.

Colorado Rapids get a rare away win at Minnesota on the back of a Darren Yapi brace. How the team got the result with a different formation and a homegrown hero:

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First MLS Game After Leagues Cup- Rapids vs Minnesota Preview - Burgundy Wave The Rapids return to MLS play after a middle-of-the-road Leagues Cup campaign. With nine games left, every game matters for Colorado.

Colorado Rapids return to MLS play after their Leagues Cup campaign. Rapids vs Minnesota.

Quick turnaround for both teams. Colorado trying to adjust to life without Djordje. Big playoff implications.

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Official: Colorado Rapids sign Alexis Manyoma from Estudiantes - Burgundy Wave The Colorado Rapids have signed U-22 initiative player Alexis Manyoma from Argentinian side Estudiantes on a loan with option to buy.

Colorado announced the signing of Alexis Manyoma on loan from Estudiantes. Burgundy Wave has all the details:

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Nico Hansen Shines as Colorado lose on Pens - Rapids vs Cruz Azul Recap Cruz Azul won the extra point in a shootout win after a 2-2 draw, but Colorado can be happy, as the youngsters were able to get a result.

A heavily rotated Colorado Rapids side was able to get a point against Cruz Azul, but lost 5-4 on penalties.

-Which youngsters stepped up?
-Armas' thoughts on Djordje's departure
-Who takes the set pieces without Djordje?
-Takeaways from Leagues Cup

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Leagues Cup Dead Rubber: Colorado Rapids vs Cruz Azul Preview

No Mihailović. Navarro TBD. Already eliminated from Leagues Cup. Minnesota on Sunday. HDMOF.

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Colorado Rapids vs Philadelphia Union Preview:

Debuting the third kit, Philly beating expectations, an injury in midfield, and who takes penalties?

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Burgundy Wave Reacts: Chidozie Awaziem transfers from Colorado Rapids to FC Nantes

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Interesting. I was unaware of that. Thank you for the correction!

Drippin’ or trippin’? Burgundy Wave reacts to the Original Green Kit, the club’s throw back third kit launch:

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Breaking: Kevin Cabral Waived by the Colorado Rapids - Burgundy Wave The club has announced the waiving of designated player Kevin Cabral. The 26-year-old Frenchman was in the final year of his contract.

The Rapids have waived DP Kevin Cabral. What does this mean for Colorado, and who will fill the DP-sized hole?

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Injury Availability Report 7/16:

The Rapids remain relatively healthy. Nico Hansen is the new addition with a groin injury. Steffen being back just got more important. Jackson Travis is available after his questionable suspension. No surprises from Seattle, the long term injuries remain long term.

S8E20: Djordje and the Goal Scorers

Rabbi's out so @5280keith.bsky.social and @spencer-baldwin.bsky.social create a three-man midfield. USMNT news, referees, Rapids' best win of the season, hopes for the third kit, Kévin Cabral's absence, and previewing Seattle.

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Colorado Rapids vs Vancouver Whitecaps Preview: Final home match before Leagues Cup

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Injury availability report 7/12:

Rapids getting healthy! The Rapids appeal to rescind Travis’ red is unsuccessful, not surprising but still frustrating. Frederick and Alex Harris both out. Vancouver with a pretty long list of absences.

Burgundy Wave looks at Colorado Rapids branding, colors, and kits throughout the years ahead of the 30th season third kit launch next week:

Fantastic work by @spencer-baldwin.bsky.social

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A rescheduled matchup in LA: Previewing Colorado Rapids at LAFC

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Player availability report 7/9:
Alex Harris joins Vines and Steffen. No real surprises from either team. LAFC without Maxine Chanot. Reggie Cannon is back after his yellow card accumulation suspension.

Colorado Rapids vs Sporting KC Preview:

4th of July, no Peter Vermes, and finding offense with or without Djordje Mihailović and Cole Bassett.

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Colorado Rapids vs New England Revolution Preview:

A late scratch to a key player, building on Wednesday's win, Vines back, and thoughts on the Revs.

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Colorado Rapids vs LA Galaxy Preview:

Finding home form, set pieces, finding offense with or without Cole Bassett, and LA Galaxy's terrible title defense. @spencer-baldwin.bsky.social writes:

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Shutout at Home for Second Straight Match- Rapids lose to Orlando - Burgundy Wave Commerce City, Colorado – The Rapids were on the wrong side of the result at home for the second straight match in a row. It has been five consecutive halves without a goal for the Rapids, who have lo...

Shutout at Home for Second Straight Match- Colorado Rapids lose to Orlando

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Inter Conference Clash: Colorado Rapids Orlando City Preview

Bouncing back from the Austin game, production from wide players, formation, injury updates, and more.

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