News: 2023 In-Season Catch-All Thread

Discussion in 'Colorado Rapids' started by JasonMa, Feb 26, 2023.

  1. m vann

    m vann Moderator
    Staff Member

    Colorado Rapids, Celtic FC, & Louisville City
    Sep 10, 2002
    Denver, CO
    Club:
    Celtic FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Me too. What’s an opponent going to do? Hey…. That dude has a hammy issue, I’m gonna make him run more! :D
     
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  2. COMtnGuy

    COMtnGuy Member+

    Apr 5, 2012
    Higher than you
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    NHL has this same perception, i buy it there, not here
     
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  3. JasonMa

    JasonMa Member+

    Mar 20, 2000
    Arvada, CO
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Good news! With tonight's results the Rapids are officially leading in the race for the Wooden Spoon!
     
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  4. AlbertCamus

    AlbertCamus Member+

    Colorado Rapids
    Sep 2, 2005
    Colorado, USA
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Sheeesh.
     
  5. Riccardo55

    Riccardo55 Member+

    Mar 11, 2001
    Denver
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Well, if you saw it last night, Ted Lasso is available.....

    R

    p.s. I actually like Robin as our coach for the foreseeable future
     
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  6. JasonMa

    JasonMa Member+

    Mar 20, 2000
    Arvada, CO
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Not where I expected to see spoilers, but thanks for that.

    (I haven't started season 3 but If I'm honest, I'm not shocked that's where Ted ends up. Still though.)
     
  7. JasonMa

    JasonMa Member+

    Mar 20, 2000
    Arvada, CO
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Burgundy Wave asked the Rapids for comment about the report on the facilities:

    https://burgundywave.com/2023/06/01/mls-colorado-rapids-facility-renovations/

     
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  8. TheWarmBurger

    TheWarmBurger Member+

    Colorado Rapids
    United States
    Aug 7, 2018
    Arizona
    What’s even crazier is that even with how horrendous we’ve been this year, all the injuries, drama, etc etc etc,

    We’re still only 6 points out of the 9th place playoff spot, and only 7 points out of tying for 7th (last years cutoff).

    Obviously we’re not expecting the club to make that climb given our current situation, but it’s still crazy to think that it’s really not a statistically insurmountable hill to climb in 18 games. Crazy.
     
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  9. JasonMa

    JasonMa Member+

    Mar 20, 2000
    Arvada, CO
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Except, it really is. It looks small, but when you consider not only do you need to find those 6 points you also need to find the points that the 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, and 13th placed teams earn while you're finding those 6 points you realize how steep that hill is.
     
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  10. SccrDon

    SccrDon Member+

    Dec 4, 2001
    Colorado Springs
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    2 wins in 16 league matches.

    Nobody has more goals in MLS matches than Lalas Abubakar.

    This team stinks.
     
  11. Paranoid Coyote

    Paranoid Coyote Member+

    Oct 21, 2007
    Memphis, TN
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    [​IMG]

    Better late than never!
     
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  12. unkiemark

    unkiemark Member+

    Dec 23, 2003
    Boulder
    Sounds like KSE is trying to get a sweet land deal from Commerce City to develop the area around DSGP - which I thought was supposed to start back in 2007 or so.
     
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  13. TheWarmBurger

    TheWarmBurger Member+

    Colorado Rapids
    United States
    Aug 7, 2018
    Arizona
    Who would agree to that? Well, certainly the people whose palms will be getting greased to make it happen…..
     
  14. JasonMa

    JasonMa Member+

    Mar 20, 2000
    Arvada, CO
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  15. unkiemark

    unkiemark Member+

    Dec 23, 2003
    Boulder
  16. Quinn 33

    Quinn 33 Member+

    Apr 25, 2003
    Denver, CO
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    That would be an absolutely terrible signing. You could literally do better and cheaper getting someone out of USL.

    With that in mind, I'm sure Padraig is working very hard to try and sign him at a price far above what he's actually worth.
     
  17. SccrDon

    SccrDon Member+

    Dec 4, 2001
    Colorado Springs
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    This should be a rumor that gets my interest. Former Everton player, and he was born on my (34th) birthday. But he never was more than a run-around-and-kick-people kind of British midfielder, and he's only had 1 season of regular play since 2015-16. So, no thanks.
     
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  18. Centennial

    Centennial Member+

    Apr 4, 2003
    Centennial
    6 words to sum up this season so far:
    You get what you pay for.
     
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  19. TheWarmBurger

    TheWarmBurger Member+

    Colorado Rapids
    United States
    Aug 7, 2018
    Arizona
    Free transfer available on the market:



    29 year old striker, however, he’s fallen out of favors of sorts lately. Signed by Leicester City for a £30m fee, his market cap has now dropped to an estimated £6m. With 179 apps for Newcastle, and 80 for Leicester, and most recently 18 for Real Betis (on loan for ‘23), he’s still getting competitive minutes - even though he may not have a high goal conversion rate. A 29 year old looking to revitalize his career is not something foreign to MLS, and the Rapids need massive help at the striker position.

    I’m not saying he’s the guy - I’m just saying that he’s the kind of guy the Rapids look for. And the lack of transfer fee I’m sure is appealing to Padraig and Co.

    There’s bound to be plenty of options out there that fit the Rapids checkbook. It’s just a matter of whether or not we’ll actually go after someone.

    Summer window is open from July 5 through August 2.
     
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  20. SccrDon

    SccrDon Member+

    Dec 4, 2001
    Colorado Springs
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    More of a winger than a #9. Was effective at Newcastle but kinda fell off a cliff at Leicester and had to go on loan to get any minutes. Leicester struggled this season and got relegated, and Perez wasn't good enough to get on the pitch for them.

    I wouldn't see him helping us much.
     
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  21. TheWarmBurger

    TheWarmBurger Member+

    Colorado Rapids
    United States
    Aug 7, 2018
    Arizona
    Hence, why I could see Padraig going after him....:ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:

    In all seriousness, my point was more to the fact that there are bound to be options available this summer. It's just a matter of whether or not we do anything. The last few summer/mid season arrivals?

    2022 summer arrivals:
    Ralph Priso
    Sam Nicholson (signed just before the transfer window opened)
    Felipe Gutierrez


    2021:
    Mark Anthony Kaye
    Dom Badji
    Lucas Esteves


    2020:
    Collen Warner (signed just before the transfer window opened)

    2019:
    None (although Abubakar and Lewis were brought on just as the primary window closed in May)

    2018:
    Giles Barnes
    Joe Mason


    2017:
    Stefan Aigner
    Luis Gil




    That's a very encouraging list right there!! o_O
     
  22. TheWarmBurger

    TheWarmBurger Member+

    Colorado Rapids
    United States
    Aug 7, 2018
    Arizona
    Well ladies and gentlemen, I believe our summer transfer funds just got a bit drier:



    Kroenke and Co have just dropped $81.5m on a shopping center in Malibu, CA. Yep, a shopping center.

    It’s good to know our team’s owner is hopeful that Arsenal will soon follow suit with success like that of the Nuggets and Rams - and is willing to drop this kind of coin on shopping centers to prove it!

    Meanwhile, the Rapids get continually hung out to dry with all the investments needed to make this club no longer a laughing stock in the league (video board, medical staff and facilities, training facilities, player acquisitions, local presence improvement, etc, etc, etc). It’s so encouraging to see Kroenke spend so much money in so many other places - isn’t it!
     
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  23. COMtnGuy

    COMtnGuy Member+

    Apr 5, 2012
    Higher than you
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Kronke made all his fortune from "Shopping Mall" development. ;)
     
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  24. TheWarmBurger

    TheWarmBurger Member+

    Colorado Rapids
    United States
    Aug 7, 2018
    Arizona
    #299 TheWarmBurger, Jun 7, 2023
    Last edited: Jun 7, 2023
    So, it sounds like Messi to Miami is the real deal. It could be false, but it’s getting blasted everywhere and is now getting picked up by the talking heads as well.

    If true….. This is about to be a huge push forward for soccer in America. Messi coming to Miami….the World Cup in ‘26….the soccer scene here is about to explode exponentially.

    While true - a rising tide lifts all boats - do we really trust that Padraig and Co., along with KSE, are going to be able to navigate the madness that is about to overtake US Soccer. We are about to potentially face an entirely new generation of Soccer in the USA - and the wisest will be able to take advantage of it. Many teams will be left in mediocrity for sure - but there’s a real chance coming down the pipeline (even if Messi to Miami isn’t happening, and you only have the World Cup).

    MLS is going to be very, very different in 5-7 years. Very different.

    What will we do about it? Probably sign an overpriced winger who’s not performing at his current club and raise prices on stadium food.
     
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  25. m vann

    m vann Moderator
    Staff Member

    Colorado Rapids, Celtic FC, & Louisville City
    Sep 10, 2002
    Denver, CO
    Club:
    Celtic FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    According to Tom Bogert, RSL is on the verge of club-record deal to bring in former LAFC star Chicho Arrango who has scored 4 goals in 10 matches at Pachuca but is not happy and wants out. Damn good player. Ugh! Even RSL is willing to spend some dough. If only……
     

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