Colorado Rapids
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Marco Pappa2016сейчас
Auston Trusty2019сейчас
Zack Steffen2024сейчас
Lucas Herrington2026сейчас
Luis Gilсейчас
Tommy Smithсейчас
Chris Henderson1996–1998
Chris Woods1996–1996
Marcelo Balboa1996–2001- Roy Wegerle1996–1997
- Shaun Bartlett1996–1997
Marcus Hahnemann1997–1999
Peter Vermes1997–1999
Anders Limpar1999–2000- Jorge Dely Valdés1999–2000
Junior Agogo2000–2001
Carlos Valderrama2001–2002- Carlos Valderrama2002–2004
- Chris Henderson2002–2005
Daniel Amokachi2002–2002
Gilles Grimandi2002–2002
Kyle Beckerman2002–2007
Pablo Mastroeni2002–2013- Darryl Powell2003–2004
- Gilles Grimandi2003–2003
Bouna Coundoul2005–2008
Aitor Karanka2006–2006
Clint Mathis2006–2006
Cornell Glen2006–2006
Conor Casey2007–2012
Greg Vanney2007–2007
Herculez Gomez2007–2008
Tony Sanneh2007–2007
Claudio López2010–2010- Claudio López2010–2011
Marvell Wynne2010–2014- Óscar Murillo2010–2010
Hendry Thomas2012–2013- Kohei Yamada2012–2012
Luís Eduardo Schmidt2012–2012
Edson Buddle2013–2014
Gabriel Torres2013–2015
Vicente Sánchez2013–2015
Marvin Chávez2014–2014
Zat Knight2014–2015
Kevin Doyle2015–2017
Maynor Figueroa2015–2015
Sean St Ledger2015–2016
Jermaine Jones2016–2016
Shkëlzen Gashi2016–2018
Tim Howard2016–2019- Frantzdy Pierrot2018–2018
Giles Barnes2018–2018
Benny Feilhaber2019–2019
Kei Kamara2019–2020- Steven Beitashour2020–2023
Mark-Anthony Kaye2021–2022
Moïse Bombito2023–2024
The Colorado Rapids are based in Commerce City, Colorado, and are a professional soccer club in the United States.
The Rapids compete in Major League Soccer (MLS) as a member of the Western Conference.
Founded in 1995, the Colorado Rapids were one of the ten founding clubs of Major League Soccer, playing their first season in 1996.
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Formation
The Colorado Rapids are a professional soccer club based in Commerce City, Colorado, and were established in 1995 as one of the ten founding members of Major League Soccer (MLS). The club was initially owned and operated by the Anschutz Corporation and played its first season in 1996. Despite a challenging inaugural season, where they finished last in the Western Conference, the Rapids made history with Marcelo Balboa becoming the first player to score for the club and at Mile High Stadium.
Early Years and Challenges
In their second season, the Rapids hired Glenn Myernick as head coach and Dan Counce as general manager, leading to significant roster changes. New players like Paul Bravo and Wolde Harris joined the team, which struggled initially but eventually secured a postseason spot. The Rapids made a remarkable run to the 1997 MLS Cup final, highlighted by Chris Henderson's stunning scissor kick goal in the Western Conference final. However, they faced defeat in the championship match against D.C. United, losing 2-1 despite a valiant effort.
Roller Coaster of Success
The Colorado Rapids' journey has been marked by alternating periods of success and disappointment. The club has seen various lineup changes and coaching strategies over the years, contributing to its evolving identity within the league. As a founding member of MLS, the Rapids have played a significant role in the growth of soccer in the United States, continually striving to improve and compete at the highest levels of the sport.
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Early years
The Colorado Rapids were one of the ten founding clubs of Major League Soccer, owned and operated by the Anschutz Corporation. The inaugural 1996 season was a forgettable one for Colorado. Despite fielding experienced players like Shaun Bartlett, Chris Henderson, Chris Woods, Roy Wegerle and Marcelo Balboa, and head coach Bob Houghton, the team finished last in the Western Conference with the worst record in the league. Balboa became the first player ever to score for the club and also the first to record a goal at Mile High Stadium (in 1996). For the following season, Glenn Myernick was hired as a new head coach and Dan Counce joined as a general manager. Myernick and Counce brought new faces to the squad including Paul Bravo, Wolde Harris, Ross Paule, and keeper Marcus Hahnemann. The team struggled early on, but rallied to grab a post-season spot. The Rapids pulled off two upsets and advanced to the 1997 MLS Cup final. Chris Henderson scored a mid-air scissor kick goal past Dallas keeper Mark Dodd in the 87th minute in the Western Conference final, ensuring Colorado's place in the MLS Cup final. They scored in the MLS Cup (hosted at the home stadium of the opposing club) thanks to a goal by Adrián Paz, with the team and club barely able to make the trip thanks to an impending record snowstorm in Denver, but lost the final 2–1 to D.C. United. Colorado continued on a roller coaster of success alternating with major disappointment: Myernick brought in…
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The Colorado Rapids are an American professional soccer club based in the Denver metropolitan area. The Rapids compete in Major League Soccer (MLS) as a member of the Western Conference. Founded in 1995, as part of the Anschutz Corporation, later to be a founding sports franchise of the global sports and entertainment concern AEG, the club is a founding member of MLS, playing their first season in 1996.
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