tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098467711580447671.post7057207700811851898..comments2024-02-02T07:24:07.351-07:00Comments on The Rapids Undercurrent: An Open Letter to Rapids Fans From Jeff PlushRapids Front Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13519252422940275431noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098467711580447671.post-26513661983390489102017-04-11T03:43:19.333-06:002017-04-11T03:43:19.333-06:00Thank you for this helpful article it is a good sh...Thank you for this helpful article it is a good share. I am very amazed by the information for <a href="http://www.atstickets.com/english-premier-league-tickets/arsenal-tickets/" rel="nofollow">Buy Cheap Arsenal Tickets</a> of this blog and I am glad I had a look at the blog.Nobel Quranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15298136960133070824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098467711580447671.post-62857088379822052462011-03-06T21:30:39.501-07:002011-03-06T21:30:39.501-07:00Good Job Jeff and Rapids crew. I was just thinking...Good Job Jeff and Rapids crew. I was just thinking another season is about to start and am glad we didn't have to read another one of these in 2010!! Best of luck as we head for the 2011 kickoff. <br /><br />Go Rapids.Guyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02494913913775186874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098467711580447671.post-89884998012717081522009-11-09T04:19:55.482-07:002009-11-09T04:19:55.482-07:00GO ARSENAL!!! Who are these Rapids blokes?GO ARSENAL!!! Who are these Rapids blokes?ARSENAL JUNKYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715349633711316385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098467711580447671.post-16056527498694138412009-11-03T01:28:45.870-07:002009-11-03T01:28:45.870-07:00Jeff,
Thank you for taking the time to write this...Jeff,<br /><br />Thank you for taking the time to write this letter, we appreciate this open form of communication with the fans and supporters.<br /><br />Perhaps, everybody seems to have a reason why this season wasn’t successful and solutions suggested are countless and free.<br /><br />We also want to thank all of you for taking the time to share your thoughts, I can relate to you and you have the right to decide weather you continue to enjoy this beautiful sport.<br /><br />I apologize in advance, I don’t intend to lecture you, just want to share my point of view. <br /><br />Legion 5280 I believe is the smallest supporter group within the Front Range. However, we are known to be passionate about the Club. Supporting it is our life’s essence.<br /><br />I want to share my passion and make everyone understand what it is about. <br /><br />Fan Vs Supporter - What's The Difference? <br />I'm not saying that one is better than the other, just that there is an important difference.<br />What is the difference between the two?<br />Well, it's in the words. A fan likes something, a supporter actively supports it. A regular fan wouldn't drive 8 hours to support the Colorado Rapids in the freezing temperatures of Salt Lake City.<br />What do Supporters do differently?<br />Passion. Dedication. Loyalty.<br />Take a club like Club America-Mexico City for example. They have by far the most fans in Mexico, but only a small group of true Supporters. The fans buy lots of merchandise and visit the home matches, and usually refer to the team, not the club. The fan idolizes players, but often knows little about the club's history. When a club doesn't do well, more and more seats will be empty, whereas the section of the Supporters is as full as ever.<br />The Mindset<br />A Supporter loves the club, not the team and its players. Those are mercenaries who do not identify with the club and will transfer as soon as more money is offered.<br />To a Supporter, it's all about the club, not the team.<br />A fan sees this as a hobby or casual entertainment. But Supporters take it seriously. No matter where or when the club plays, or how important the match is, the Supporter is there. A lot of times this means sacrificing other aspects of his/her life - work, school, family, and friends. That's because words like loyalty and honor still have meaning. A Supporter will defend the club's name if necessary, without getting it into trouble.<br />To the Supporter the club is a lifestyle.<br />The Supporter supports the team throughout the entire match, regardless of the score or the performance. Because the team needs the support the most when things are not going well. That is not to say that displeasure can't be voiced. But the support of the team always comes first.<br />Simply singing or shouting is not enough. Every word uttered and every song sung has to be filled with all of the Supporter's energy and passion. Even if the players on the field don't care, it is done for the club's honor and for the Supporter’s entire honor.<br />Sing until your lungs burn and you are ready to puke.<br />Supporters look at everything the club does objectively and is not afraid to be critical. It is up them to protect the club's values and integrity and to carry them on with their actions.<br />Should a decision of the club clashes with the Supporter's believes, but benefits the club in the long run, the Supporter has to put his/her own interest aside.<br />Everything the Supporter does have to be in the club's best interest.<br />All of these traits are vital. I have known people who went to every Club America match, but didn't support. There were those who sang passionately, but only cherry-picked a few matches a year, exactly the same here in Denver with the Colorado Rapids.<br />Unfortunately there seems to be a pre-meditated disconnection going on against the Supporters here. The Colorado Rapids FO wants to replace us with customers who will shell out money without asking questions or criticizing.<br />Rest assured that Legion 5280 will continue its passion and loyalty to the Club, regardless…<br /><br />David Fagoaga on behalf of Legion 5280<br />crapidsloyal@gmail.comLEGION 5280https://www.blogger.com/profile/06553156430346360753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098467711580447671.post-63181181155505832012009-11-02T21:13:28.741-07:002009-11-02T21:13:28.741-07:00Jeff-
I disagree with most of the comments here. ...Jeff-<br /><br />I disagree with most of the comments here. I thank you for taking the time to make to comment on the team and on the season when it would have been much easier to skip the exercise. <br /><br />I was a season ticket holder last season and was just as upset and outraged at that time as most are the fans are on this page. I felt the soccer was poor, the passion suspect, and coaching was absent. I decided not to renew my season tix and although I do not regret that decision, I feel that there were important positives to come out of this season.<br /><br />I feel that the team was organized, passionate, and competitive. Gary Smith has done a great job with this group and I look forward to the continued progression of the team. This season brought back my interest in the team even though we didn't achieve our team goals. We were a couple of players and/or a couple less injuries away from being a cup competitive team. <br /><br />As another writer on this page mentioned, if you put good soccer on the field, the fans will come back. I feel that we took an important step in that direction this season.FC Denverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02588818829792852302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098467711580447671.post-62888559279763652282009-11-02T08:29:04.731-07:002009-11-02T08:29:04.731-07:00Mr. Plush:
Your words ring hollow since your acti...Mr. Plush:<br /><br />Your words ring hollow since your action speak louder. This team is forever in rebuilding mode as words spoken have always been cheap rhetoric never to be backed with appropriate action.<br /> <br />I state my simple case with a prior apology to any & all Rapids fans I may offend.<br /><br />As an owner, Kroenke stinks!<br />I am a long term Arsenal FC fan dreading any possible take over by this tycoon. Kroenke’s sports mogul history is checkered at best. His personal involvement with the Rapids is nil. His failure at not having met his head coach, Gary Smith is shameful.<br /><br />As a sports management team, KSE stinks! <br />Their commitment to the Rapids reflects Kroenke’s total rebuke. <br /><br />As a GM, Plush, you stink!<br />Another rebuilding year under your directorship. Having employed an archaic & clandestine method for hiring a mediocre coach. And finally hollow promises are among your contributions to the Rapids.<br /><br />As technical Director, Bravo Stinks!<br />Bravo has yet to bring one significant performer to the Rapids. However, he did sign, , an overpaid, underachieving, washed up bench sitter in Noonan, Baudet, a marginal MLS CB and Diz, an Argentine masquerading as a forward.<br /> <br />As Head Coach, Gary Stinks!<br />Aside from his “cute” accent, Smith, brings nothing to the job. His player selection stinks! His tactics stink! The promotion of his Arsenal background was massively overstated which stinks!<br /><br />The roster stinks!<br />At best there are six (6) valuable assets on the roster: Casey, Cummings, Clark, Pickens, LaBrocca & Mastroeni. However, each of these players has significant limitations: Simply stated there is no player on this side around whom a team can be structured & no recognition by the powers to be that this is the case.<br /> <br />Plush, you may continue your rhetoric if you choose but do not think that any Rapids fans are fooled by your carnival huckstering!WJMarxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03038175709464464232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098467711580447671.post-45680148590875182642009-11-01T19:52:42.273-07:002009-11-01T19:52:42.273-07:00It was obvious to anyone who watched, that down th...It was obvious to anyone who watched, that down the stretch we completely folded against inferior teams. As disheartening as this was, not a single post seems to mention the fact that we lost 5 players to major injuries. Any team that loses half of its starting lineup will struggle. Just think what could have happened if Peterson, Clark, Smith, Gibbs, and Pickens hadnt gone down. If anyone really thinks that we wouldnt have scored more goals, or played better defense down the stretch, with these guys on the pitch is crazy. The lack of strong midfield possession without Peterson and Clark put such tremendous pressure on Casey and Cummings to produce, which made it easy for opponents to defend us. <br /><br />As for attendance, this season was pitiful. How difficult can it be to get fans of the most popular sport in the world to a beautiful stadium that has relatively cheap tickets? I mean seriously? Is it too much to ask for a new marketing director, because our current strategy is clearly lacking. Obviously there are disadvantages to having a stadium that isn't downtown, but that is not an excuse for such lackluster attendance. Our supporters section is in the worst possible location in the seats, and needs to be moved.<br /><br /> It's clear that the players find it tough to show up ready to play when there are less than 5,000 fans at a match. I know personally that this fact alone is most disheartening for many of the players. For any of you who noticed, every match that drew a decent crowd, Kansas City, Chicago, Houston, our boys stepped up their play. The level of energy doubled on the pitch, and we witnessed some much better football. The ownership needs to spend a little more time focusing on their team at home, rather than their team abroad. It wouldnt even take that much effort to double our attendance, I have confidence in that. <br /><br />In regards to our coach throwing his players under the bus, I think it wasn't the right approach. No doubt he was frustrated at his teams' inability to win even one of their last seven, we all were. But as mentioned earlier in this post, we lost several key players to injury. It was a shame to see Clark go down, yet it gave a talented and speedy Peterson a chance to solidify his spot in the starting 11, where he seems to thrive. When Peterson fell to injury, it seemed that nothing could go right for us. It wasn't that we didnt have good players, we simply lost too many of them to season ending injuries. Clearly a better coach than Clavijo, Smith simply couldnt get it done with such a patchwork lineup late in the season.<br /><br />All in all, it's not so much that we don't have the pieces in place to have success, more that we don't have the support. The ownership, the fans, the city, none of them are on board. Our mediocrity will continue until we have full support from all three.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098467711580447671.post-37064035880797360522009-11-01T08:02:11.711-07:002009-11-01T08:02:11.711-07:00Jeff,
I have been a season ticket holder since th...Jeff,<br /><br />I have been a season ticket holder since the beginning of the franchise.<br /><br />I don't think you said much although the gesture was appreciated.<br /><br />I'm more interested in the status and prognosis of our injured players, and what we are doing to improve this club.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06481126589091477191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098467711580447671.post-73491948336293059492009-10-31T08:15:22.512-06:002009-10-31T08:15:22.512-06:00Last time I was at dicks I didn't see any rapi...Last time I was at dicks I didn't see any rapids fans there. Just a bunch of RSL fans and people who could care less about the game.Jordan, Aubrey, Kaden, and Tobyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12122581110479112195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098467711580447671.post-84183752323478436592009-10-31T07:40:40.372-06:002009-10-31T07:40:40.372-06:00Dear Real Salt Lake fans. Have fun waiting until ...Dear Real Salt Lake fans. Have fun waiting until marrige to bone. Ya'll make me sick. Next time i see one of you at dicks i'm going to punch you in the ugly ass face.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098467711580447671.post-86189055447253424672009-10-31T01:36:47.170-06:002009-10-31T01:36:47.170-06:00Hey Rapids fans, the loyal fans of Real Salt Lake ...Hey Rapids fans, the loyal fans of Real Salt Lake get to go to a playoff game today. What are you all doing?Jordan, Aubrey, Kaden, and Tobyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12122581110479112195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098467711580447671.post-15913754025816004252009-10-30T15:03:01.064-06:002009-10-30T15:03:01.064-06:00At midpoint I would have never believed that we wo...At midpoint I would have never believed that we would not make the playoffs! Not a single win in the last 7, 1 win is all that it would have taken, yet, we cannot do it. <br /><br />As for the, excuse me,<b> ownership</b>, you never have spent anything, time, money, other resources, in support of the team. I have known that for a long time, and yet I continue to come back. Even the Rockies made the World series with like-dedication from their owners. So miracles do occur.<br /><br />How about you take a step, at least this small one. <br /><br />Convince someone to throw in their name as a sponsor! Put a name on the uniform. I am tired of having to answer the question as to why the Rapids don't have an advertisement on their uniform like all the rest of those real clubs! This from my non-soccer fan friends. Even they notice.<br /><br />How about at least this one minor step. Stan with all your rich and powerful friends . . . <br /><br />Heck, then Stan you can buy more shares of that other soccer team. But at least the Rapids will start looking like a <b>real</b> team.<br /><br />Mr. Smith, I hope you continue with your improvement of the product on the field into the next and future years. There has been a noticable difference and I believe that you were a major part of that since you took over. Even without any additional resources from ownership.<br /><br />We entered the last week of the season as the ONLY team that had complete control of its playoff hopes and fell 0-3. <br /><br />Then, hoping for a miracle and a little help. I sat in Columbus Crew stadium cheering for the Crew to beat New England and let us in. But, if you can't help yourself, you can't depend on someone else to do it for you.<br /><br />As always, maybe next year! Gosh, I hate sounding like a Cub fan. So, no, not maybe! WE WILL MAKE THE PLAYOFFS NEXT YEAR.<br /><br />Just give us something to put on the jersey!Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10593671811004109344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098467711580447671.post-73162248848448431652009-10-30T10:08:21.939-06:002009-10-30T10:08:21.939-06:00Yes, we need to have better results on the pitch. ...Yes, we need to have better results on the pitch. But we can do it with young players. Teams like Arsenal, don't invest in big names and they are in the top four in Premiership. Rapids promote young lads and it will pay off. You have to be patient with the young players they are the future of the Rapids and the US National team. 100% support to the Rapids and the Young Rapids!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10710600696327243090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098467711580447671.post-8034208836889949592009-10-30T09:46:08.982-06:002009-10-30T09:46:08.982-06:00I did not renew my season tix last year, and will ...I did not renew my season tix last year, and will not again this season- I'll watch the Rapids at home on tv here and there when possible. I agree with those who say the team has improved somewhat under Gary Smith- but I think his hands are tied. I agree even more strongly with those who say that there is no sense of strong support from upper management behind this team, in spite of what Jeff's letter claims.<br /><br />Kevin Payne of DC was fined by the league for calling CO Rapids and NE Revs soccer as bland- something few people would want to watch. Unfortunately, he was right.<br /><br />Put a good product on the field, invest in this team, and you will win your fans back.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098467711580447671.post-89651575715653264002009-10-29T23:03:25.349-06:002009-10-29T23:03:25.349-06:00Dear Blog Administrator,
Too bad you can't de...Dear Blog Administrator,<br /><br />Too bad you can't delete the Rapids loss to RSL this past week as well.<br /><br />Zing.Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09797871525140728381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098467711580447671.post-74125200573855928682009-10-29T20:22:56.800-06:002009-10-29T20:22:56.800-06:00I have been going to Rapids games since 1997, and ...I have been going to Rapids games since 1997, and since that time there has been a strange pattern in terms of the team's performance year to year. We are consistently middle-of-the-table, with a good run or 2 each season and a disappointing winless streak that makes it very difficult to make the playoffs. In the years that we have made the post-season, that winless streak put us in the hard position of being a low seed and obviously little post-season success has come to Colorado since the Cup appearance way back when. I was excited at first when KSE bought the franchise, because of the great improvements that happened to the Nuggets (Spending millions on Carmelo Anthony, for instance). It has been disheartening to see that despite all of the changes through the club, nothing has come of it. For whatever reason, the men we put on the pitch always end up underachieving season after season. Something needs to happen to really light a fire under the squad so that they can bring some silverware to Denver. The philosophy of the front office seriously needs an overhaul to give the players and fans a real opportunity to be proud of what the club has accomplished, for once.Peaveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12246953432569661676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098467711580447671.post-77499269088812051452009-10-29T12:57:59.190-06:002009-10-29T12:57:59.190-06:00it's one thing to remove blogs that contain vu...it's one thing to remove blogs that contain vulgar and offensive language, but otherwise people have a right to voice their opinions. what happened to the petition to fire Jeff Plush?Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12199440174887460780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098467711580447671.post-28334892049210915622009-10-29T06:10:50.143-06:002009-10-29T06:10:50.143-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098467711580447671.post-5974135272219853262009-10-28T23:06:17.641-06:002009-10-28T23:06:17.641-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11103038264589343013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098467711580447671.post-89280460939330060652009-10-28T18:42:46.529-06:002009-10-28T18:42:46.529-06:00The first half of the season was outstanding and t...The first half of the season was outstanding and that was about the point the team fell down. I realize we were bitten bye injury but I also believe that in the professional world of sports that teams must show depth and overcome these obstacles. Injuries are part of the game and should be expected. Losing three of our top mid field players is not a good excuse to fall apart.<br /><br /> I have been a season ticket holder since 2004 and I must say the team's form towards the half way point was very exciting, I venture to say that it was one of the best starts I have seen from this team as far as quality and goal scoring since I have been following the Rapids. I think Garry Smith has done a good job running the team and I wish I could say that the owner of the club has put in as much effort to make this club better. The simple fact is that Stan Kroenke cares more about quantity than quality. What I mean is he seems to be more concerned with how many teams he can acquire rather then giving them the resources they need to become quality. This at least is true for the sport of soccer. He puts no effort in to bringing in a Designated player and I honestly feel sorry for the Arsenal fans if gets into a decision making position at any point. We have seen him go out and buy players for the Avalanche and Nuggets! And What business does he have trying to buy a Premier League team when he doesn't do anything for a club that he already owns. A good start would be to televise the clubs games LIVE on his television channel. I don't care about the home games as much as the away games, perhaps that is because I am usually in attendance but give the team a little support. He doesn't seem to be interested in improving the club. It starts with ownership and unfortunately In Colorado that is where it stops.<br /><br />One last point I want to touch on is the atmosphere in the stadium.<br />Part of the success in Toronto, Seattle, Chicago, Columbus is that it is not a child's atmosphere. It is a soccer fan's atmosphere. It seems that we cater to kid's and family outings more so than a True soccer fans that understands the game. They do live in Colorado and I have seen them! We have went the direction of families and children since the beginning an I can't help but notice that when Chivas Guadalajara play we can fill the stadium with fanatics. Let's try to appeal to the real fans that know this game and love it and not the fans of a free ticket.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09803374743421115213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098467711580447671.post-28042968866871897922009-10-28T15:14:40.560-06:002009-10-28T15:14:40.560-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12199440174887460780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098467711580447671.post-66965482768096291072009-10-28T13:53:06.106-06:002009-10-28T13:53:06.106-06:00I am honestly laughing at the comment by the RSL f...I am honestly laughing at the comment by the RSL fan on here.<br /><br />I have been around this team since the begining. I still have my 1996 opening day ticket in my collection of tickets. I love this game and I will always support the Rapids. When I went away to college I would still go watch the games as the only rapids fan at the Home Depot Center.<br /><br />The best thing the rapids front office did this past year was decide to put John Spencer on the wall fo fame.<br /><br />The best thing that happened for the rapids was Balboa consistently doing a very insightful radio show.<br /><br />As far as the team is actually concerned I am sure I could critisize a lot of things. I could also pull out some good things. As far as what needs to be done, we need to spend more money on advertising and getting people to the stadium. I often wonder if the players seem to forget to care because there is no one supporting them. At the games I was at I often felt like the only person yelling at the players and refs like it was weird to get all passionate about the game. That needs to change.<br /><br />I guess that is my two cents.<br /><br />By the way, why in the world has Pablo not gotten called into the national teem in far too long? I think the US would have beat Mexico in Mexico City if Pablo was there.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02819110123986983079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098467711580447671.post-66309388564687963222009-10-28T07:38:28.804-06:002009-10-28T07:38:28.804-06:00I'm not sure that I agree this is a totally re...I'm not sure that I agree this is a totally results-oriented business. If that were true, why do so many mid table teams around the world have such large and dedicated supporters. If results were the only thing that matter, why is St. James' Park full despite a lack of results from Newcastle United.<br /><br />I believe that soccer fans are more sophisticated than, for instance, an American football fan that either loves or hates the Broncos depending on their record. Soccer fans love the process. Soccer fans will hold out hope for a team without results when they see that the team is doing something to change poor results, upholding a unique standard, or showing a love or respect for the beautiful game. Jeff, why do you feel like the fans always keep you to account? It’s because we love the process.<br /><br />I hear repeatedly from other Rapids fans that they could take the loosing if there was some heart or passion demonstrated by the players. Demonstrating heart and passion is part of the process and is one of those things that can’t be measured, but you know it when you see it. I saw it in New England and Seattle this past weekend. Unfortunately, I saw it in Fake Salt Lake. It had rare glimpses from only a few of our boys, like Kimura and LaBrocca, this past weekend.<br /><br />Doing something big is part of the process. Other teams are doing something big. Seattle’s use of its DP is huge. Their DP isn’t selling seats like the Beckham stunt did for L.A., but Ljungberg raises the level of the entire team. His passion is evident and it is clear that he leads the team with EPL-like professionalism. Doing something big, like getting a DP, is part of the process and Seattle could have failed to make the playoffs and their fans would still consider 2009 a successful year.<br /><br />Arsenal have not had stellar results in the most recent years, but they hold up a standard to the world. They play the beautiful game in a unique way – The Arsenal Way. Wenger has refused to buy hardware the way Chelsea has or City is trying to. Hell, even Chelsea and City deserve some respect for doing something and saying “We are …..” I am not aware that the Rapids have any such sense of themselves.<br /><br />For now, it feels like we don’t have a culture of winning because of a lack of the process. For now, I’m not ready to continue to invest thousands of dollars, as I do each year in season tickets, jerseys, concessions, tailgates, travel, etc…. It feels to me that I am more interested in the process and have more passion invested than some of the major players in our organization on and off the field. It feels like MLS is moving forward and the Rapids are not. <br /><br />I could be won back easily, but process is what my eye is on more than results. Don’t mistake me, I love to win, but I believe results will follow when the process is on track.Callahan Law Firmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00690475719979633991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098467711580447671.post-34391286484763007642009-10-28T06:56:08.801-06:002009-10-28T06:56:08.801-06:00Not to add to the negativity but, ARE YOU KIDDING ...Not to add to the negativity but, ARE YOU KIDDING ME? I'm a season ticket holder and have re-upped for next season but I think that will be the last. I'm convinced this franchise is an experiment by KSE to see how little money they can put into the organization and still be profitable. From the lack of fans at the games, I question if it is profitable. I love soccer -- I'm a player, coach and avid viewer of the Fox Soccer Channel. I became a season ticket holder 3 seasons ago because I wanted to experience the beautiful game live. I wouldn't say I got my money's worth. Seriously, not that I expect EPL caliber play out of the Rapids, but all I see out of the Rapids is a lot of ball-watching with the whole game plan based around hoping that Conor Casey is standing in the right place or can draw a PK. They certainly didn't look or play like they wanted to win and the results show it.<br />I'm looking for big changes next season -- both on and off the pitch -- or I'm gone. I'd rather spend my hard earned dollars flying to the UK to see some players/coaches/ownership that are hungry to win.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09091750942395111651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098467711580447671.post-85586941185554855622009-10-27T22:08:29.085-06:002009-10-27T22:08:29.085-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09797871525140728381noreply@blogger.com