Friday, March 12, 2010
Arsenal TV: Conor Casey's goal vs. Arsenal
Arsenal TV has provided us video highlights of the Rapids win over the Arsenal reserves from earlier this week, including Conor Casey's goal and post-game comments from Colorado head coach Gary Smith and Arsenal reserves manager Neil Banfield. Fan can see the clip below or visit the team's Youtube page by clicking here.
Rapids Drop Preseason Match to San Jose
The Rapids today dropped a preseason match by a score of 2-0 to fellow MLS side San Jose in a game played at Spurs Lodge in Chigwell, London, home training ground of English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur. San Jose received goals from Ryan Johnson and Quincy Amarikwa in the first and final ten minutes of the match, respectively, to earn the win.
The matchup was a contest between two MLS teams that are partners with London-based Premier League sides, the Rapids with Arsenal FC and San Jose with Tottenham. Colorado trained all week at Arsenal’s training center in Colney, and on Tuesday defeated the Arsenal reserves 1-0. Likewise, San Jose has spent the last week training in Chigwell, and also defeated their partner-club’s development side 1-0 on Wednesday.
The matchup was a contest between two MLS teams that are partners with London-based Premier League sides, the Rapids with Arsenal FC and San Jose with Tottenham. Colorado trained all week at Arsenal’s training center in Colney, and on Tuesday defeated the Arsenal reserves 1-0. Likewise, San Jose has spent the last week training in Chigwell, and also defeated their partner-club’s development side 1-0 on Wednesday.
Go to ColoradoRapids.com for a full recap.
Scoring:
SJ- Johnson (Alvarez) 10
SJ- Amarikwa 83
SJ- Johnson (Alvarez) 10
SJ- Amarikwa 83
Colorado Rapids - Matt Pickens, Kosuke Kimura (Rob Valentino 67), Drew Moor (Oscar Murillo 67), Julien Baudet (Mike Holody 67), Jure Travner, Danny Earls (Colin Clark 67), Nick LaBrocca (Jeff Larentowicz 67), Pablo Mastroeni (Pat Noonan 46), Wells Thompson (Andy Lorei 67), Conor Casey (Andre Akpan 67), Omar Cummings (Ciaran O’Brien 80).
San Jose Earthquakes - Joe Cannon, Chris Leitch, Ike Opara (Bobby Burling 65), Jason Hernandez, Ramiro Corrales (Steve Beitashour 70), Joey Gjertsen (Justin Morrow 70), Brad Ring (Eduardo 70), Javier Robles (Simon Elliott 57), Bobby Convey (Antonio Ribeiro 75), Ryan Johnson (Quincy Amarikwa 75), Arturo Alvarez (Cornell Glen 65).
San Jose Earthquakes - Joe Cannon, Chris Leitch, Ike Opara (Bobby Burling 65), Jason Hernandez, Ramiro Corrales (Steve Beitashour 70), Joey Gjertsen (Justin Morrow 70), Brad Ring (Eduardo 70), Javier Robles (Simon Elliott 57), Bobby Convey (Antonio Ribeiro 75), Ryan Johnson (Quincy Amarikwa 75), Arturo Alvarez (Cornell Glen 65).
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Denver St. Patrick's Day Parade - Join Us!
UPDATE (3 pm MT): Thanks to those that emailed with interest to jump of the Rapids float for the Parade. We are full, but look forward to seeing many of you in the crowd.
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Rapids fans,
The Rapids will be the only sports team in town entering a float in this Saturday's Denver St. Patrick's Day Parade, and we have limited space for any volunteer that wants to participate.
According to the organizers, the Denver St. Patrick’s Day Parade bears the reputation as the largest parade west of the Mississippi River and one of the largest in the United States. Over 230 individual units mass together in a parade of 10,000 plus participants. Winding through the streets of Lower Downtown Denver on the Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day, over 200,000 spectators enjoy a three hour plus parade.
The Rapids’ float will be a mini-representation of the new Rapids Supporters Terrace, giving spectators a sample of the new Terrace at Dick's Sporting Goods Park this season.
Requirements:
The Rapids’ float will be a mini-representation of the new Rapids Supporters Terrace, giving spectators a sample of the new Terrace at Dick's Sporting Goods Park this season.Requirements:
1) Must wear a Rapids burgundy home jersey.
2) Fans 21 and over are preferred.
3) Must be willing to chant, sing, throw Rapids prizes to the crowd, and have fun!
Interested? Send an email to RapidsFanMail@dsgpark.com with the word "Float" in the subject line by 4 pm Friday. Give us your name, age and why you think you'd make a good float participant. Only a limited number of spots are available. We’ll reply with the meeting time and location.
Thanks. And even if you are not on the float, look for us on the route this Saturday, March 13th!
2) Fans 21 and over are preferred.
3) Must be willing to chant, sing, throw Rapids prizes to the crowd, and have fun!
Interested? Send an email to RapidsFanMail@dsgpark.com with the word "Float" in the subject line by 4 pm Friday. Give us your name, age and why you think you'd make a good float participant. Only a limited number of spots are available. We’ll reply with the meeting time and location.
Thanks. And even if you are not on the float, look for us on the route this Saturday, March 13th!
-Rapids Front Office
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Moor's Musing: Jokes in London
March 10
8:21 PM
London, England
Hey Everybody...
I was sitting in my hotel room chair this afternoon looking at my computer, when my roommate, Wells Thompson, suddenly yelled from the bathroom, "Gosh Dangit!! It happened again!"
I nearly jumped out of my chair when I saw him quickly come out from around the corner. I asked him what happened with a little bit of panic in my voice. Wells, very cool and collected, looked at me and said, "I got better looking...."
Well, ya'll might not think that's very funny, but when your body is in that transition phase into a time zone 7 hours ahead from what you're used to, many STUPID things can be funny. Like earlier today, Matt Pickens laughed at a Mike Holody TERRIBLE joke for 10 straight minutes, that I don't think even made sense...but that's what happens when your body is in the twilight zone.
Needless to say, the time adjustment has been tougher than most of us probably expected. Of course, we played the morning after we got here, which didn't make it any easier. However, there was a two hour time span yesterday when EVERYBODY was well awake as we were treated to one of the greatest experiences that the world's game has to offer. Our brother club Arsenal absolutely demolished Porto in the Champions League 5-0!
The Emirates Stadium's atmosphere was unbelievable, and the Gunner's were as good as it gets. I thought it was great because sometimes those big European matches can be very defensive and can lack action at times...This match was nothing like that. Not to mention, I missed the first three minutes of the match because my eyes were focused on the Porto supporter's section mixing it up big time with the Arsenal security teams. Last night was such a great experience.
We've also been treated to one of the best soccer training facilities that I have ever seen. Arsenal's training "centre" (think they spelled it wrong) is too cool. And the food there is pretty fantastic too.
Our game yesterday morning against the Arsenal reserves was a nice 1-0 victory on a Conor Casey goal. With tired legs, I felt it was a pretty good performance where we were very organized defensively, and created some good scoring chances in attack.
A couple training sessions tomorrow and a match against San Jose Friday should wrap things up nicely here in London - before we head back to Denver, where I know everyone here is ready to make that final preseason push before we start the regular season.
Hopefully our bodies will have adjusted before we end up heading back and have to get used to Denver time again...And even more importantly, hopefully my teammates will come up with better jokes...(Any suggested joke is welcomed....)
Later Ya'll,
Drew M.
#3
8:21 PM
London, England
Hey Everybody...
I was sitting in my hotel room chair this afternoon looking at my computer, when my roommate, Wells Thompson, suddenly yelled from the bathroom, "Gosh Dangit!! It happened again!"
I nearly jumped out of my chair when I saw him quickly come out from around the corner. I asked him what happened with a little bit of panic in my voice. Wells, very cool and collected, looked at me and said, "I got better looking...."
Well, ya'll might not think that's very funny, but when your body is in that transition phase into a time zone 7 hours ahead from what you're used to, many STUPID things can be funny. Like earlier today, Matt Pickens laughed at a Mike Holody TERRIBLE joke for 10 straight minutes, that I don't think even made sense...but that's what happens when your body is in the twilight zone.
Needless to say, the time adjustment has been tougher than most of us probably expected. Of course, we played the morning after we got here, which didn't make it any easier. However, there was a two hour time span yesterday when EVERYBODY was well awake as we were treated to one of the greatest experiences that the world's game has to offer. Our brother club Arsenal absolutely demolished Porto in the Champions League 5-0!
The Emirates Stadium's atmosphere was unbelievable, and the Gunner's were as good as it gets. I thought it was great because sometimes those big European matches can be very defensive and can lack action at times...This match was nothing like that. Not to mention, I missed the first three minutes of the match because my eyes were focused on the Porto supporter's section mixing it up big time with the Arsenal security teams. Last night was such a great experience.
We've also been treated to one of the best soccer training facilities that I have ever seen. Arsenal's training "centre" (think they spelled it wrong) is too cool. And the food there is pretty fantastic too.
Our game yesterday morning against the Arsenal reserves was a nice 1-0 victory on a Conor Casey goal. With tired legs, I felt it was a pretty good performance where we were very organized defensively, and created some good scoring chances in attack.
A couple training sessions tomorrow and a match against San Jose Friday should wrap things up nicely here in London - before we head back to Denver, where I know everyone here is ready to make that final preseason push before we start the regular season.
Hopefully our bodies will have adjusted before we end up heading back and have to get used to Denver time again...And even more importantly, hopefully my teammates will come up with better jokes...(Any suggested joke is welcomed....)
Later Ya'll,
Drew M.
#3
Rapids Boxing in England
The team has had a busy couple of days in England since arriving on Monday. On Tuesday, following the preseason win over the Arsenal reserves, the group attended the Champions League game between Arsenal and Porto, which our Premiership friends won 5-0 to advance to the tournament's Quarterfinals.
Today, the Rapids went boxing.
Some fans may recall a video we posted on our Facebook page a few weeks ago showing how the team uses boxing as part of their conditioning training. For Wednesday's training session, the players visited Monster Gym in Cheshunt and had the chance to actually get in the ring.
Fans can see Steward Ceus and Drew Moor lacing up the gloves in the video below, or visit our Youtube Page to watch this and other team videos. You can also see more photos of the team's trip to England on our Facebook page.
Today, the Rapids went boxing.
Some fans may recall a video we posted on our Facebook page a few weeks ago showing how the team uses boxing as part of their conditioning training. For Wednesday's training session, the players visited Monster Gym in Cheshunt and had the chance to actually get in the ring.
Fans can see Steward Ceus and Drew Moor lacing up the gloves in the video below, or visit our Youtube Page to watch this and other team videos. You can also see more photos of the team's trip to England on our Facebook page.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Rapids Team Notes: March 10, 2010
As the team continues preseason training in England, let's bring you up to date on some recent team notes:* The Rapids have signed 24-year old goalkeeper Ian Joyce. The Seton Hall University product has played his entire professional career in England since joining Grays Athletic FC in 2007, then moving to Watford and most recently with Southend United.
* The team has officially released forward Facundo Diz.
* While trialist Andy Lorei traveled with the team to England, on Wednesday morning the Rapids were joined by another trialist: Jure Travner, a defender currently with Watford FC.
* Scott Palguta has Achilles tendonitis and is rehabbing at Dick’s Sportings Good Park.
* Ross Schunk had surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee. Schunk suffered the injury in the Rapids’ preseason game against Real Salt Lake on Feb. 26 in Arizona.
* 2010 third-round MLS SuperDraft pick defender Chad Borak and Colombian midfield trialist Rolan De La Cruz have not been extended contracts and are no longer with the team.
* Rapids 2010 second round MLS SuperDraft picks Andre Akpan and Ross LaBauex, who were signed prior to the MLS SuperDraft, will use jersey numbers #24 and #16, respectively. (Though we're told those numbers could change if other numbers become available).
* Rob Valentino is switching his jersey number from #35 to #7.
* The Rapids have welcomed back
John Ireland as the club's new Fitness Coach. Ireland returns for a sixth season with the Rapids, having served in a similar capacity with the club during the 2000-2004 seasons. Born in Aberdeen, Scotland, his background includes working with English Premier League side Derby County Football Club, the LA Galaxy, and the Colorado Mammoth, where he was a staff member during their 2006 National Lacrosse League World Championship.
The Rapids defeat Arsenal Reserves in Preseason Match
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The Rapids defeated Arsenal FC’s reserves 1-0 this morning to earn their first preseason win of the spring. The game, played in cold and windy conditions at Arsenal's training ground, kicked off at 4:30am MT. Conor Casey tapped in a cross from Omar Cummings in the 52nd minute for game-winner. The match was the first of the year for Casey, Pablo Mastroeni, Colin Clark, and the newly-acquired Jeff Larentowicz and Danny Earls. Check back later for video highlights. Click here for the recap and lineups.
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