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Rapids Trio Make It Into US Roster

2008-11-17T03:35:00+00:00

Pablo Mastroeni, Cory Gibbs and Conor Casey are among the final roster for this week's US World Cup qualifying game against Guatemala. The Colorado Rapids trio made it into the final 20 man squad with teammates Colin Clark and Nick LaBrocca, in the US training camp for the first time, just missing out.

Smith Installed as Coach; Mastroeni Re-signed

2008-11-11T21:14:00+00:00

In a widely anticipated move, the Colorado Rapids today announced that Gary Smith is to be the permanent head coach. Smith took over interim coching duties in August after the resignation of former coach, Fernando Clavijo, and narrowly failed to get the team into the playoffs.

Five Rapids Players Called Into US Camp

2008-11-11T21:01:00+00:00

Nick LaBrocca and Colin Clark will be joining veterans Pablo Mastroeni, Conor Casey and Cory Gibbs in the US national team training camp this week ahead of the World Cup qualifier against Guatemala at DSG Park taking place November 19.

The Rapids: Where Do We Go From Here?

2008-11-07T17:17:00+00:00

It's been two weeks now for the tears to dry and the hearts to heal. It's Real Salt Lake who play Chivas tomorrow for a place in the conference final and not the Colorado Rapids. The season is over for the boys from Commerce City, I am back from my UK trip and it feels like a good time to try and figure out what happens to the team from here.

Warm Hearts, Cool Heads

2008-10-23T20:33:00+00:00

Gary Smith, head coach of the Colorado Rapids, sat with a small group of his most experienced players at training on Thursday just as the reality of one of the biggest games for the team in recent years gets ever closer. He was no doubt pressing on the likes of Pablo Mastroeni, Mike Petke and Cory Gibbs the importance of such experience in such a vital game when so many of your fellow players around you are young and have not faced such pressure before.

The Bouna's Back in Town

2008-10-18T20:18:00+00:00

And he will start in goal for the crucial game against Chivas tomorrow. Bouna Coundoul, the Senegalese goalkeeper recently back from a traumatic time in his native country, will start for the Colorado Rapids between the posts for the first time since August 9. Fan favorite, Bouna, who had had to swallow the pain of his country crashing out of the World Cup and African Nations' Cup qualifying, not to mention the wrath of angry fans in Dakar last weekend, gains the chance to reclaim the number one spot from Preston Burpo.

He's In, He's Out, He's Good For Chivas

2008-10-14T15:56:00+00:00

Pablo Mastroeni, Captain Marvel for the Colorado Rapids, was initially called up for the US team to play Trinidad and Tobago tomorrow but will now be staying in the Rockies. Pablo injured his knee in the LA game on Sunday and won't make the trip to the Caribbean island having been called into the squad after the 6-1 trouncing of Cuba.

New York Score Four and We Still Win?

2008-09-28T21:44:00+00:00

Everyone got their breath back? The final whistle blew almost 24 hours ago and I can't seem to shake this game out of my mind. The image of Mehdi Ballouchy's fantastic cross onto Conor Casey's outstretched boot in the final minutes of the game remains largely fixed. It was not that the defenses were so poor on both sides.

Spain Calls But Heart Is in Italy

2008-09-25T19:35:00+00:00

Pablo Mastroeni, club captain of the Colorado Rapids, is getting closer to his dream of playing in Europe. This week, he has received calls, via his representative in Spain and Italy, from two clubs in Spain - Malaga and Seville's Real Betis. The offers are good, says Pablo, but much remains on the table.

Your Questions Answered (Part 3 of 4)

2008-09-25T15:21:46+00:00

Good morning folks. It is time for the latest portion of the most recent Q&A session. There was a wide variety of questions this time around, including some about the U.S. national team, some about MLS, and the popular "Who are the best players in the world" question. I provide my Top 11 players list in the world, in the EPL and MLS, with Rio Ferdinand earning a place on the first two lists.

Your Questions Answered (Part 3 of 4)

2008-09-25T15:21:46+00:00

Blanco Blanked as Rapids Find Rhythm

2008-09-15T16:44:00+00:00

The Colorado Rapids look a very settled team. Something has happened since the coaching change and the Rapids finally look like they have a rhythm and the personnel to keep that rhythm going all the way to the playoffs. The team emerged victorious yesterday, dousing the Chicago Fire with an own goal and a splendid individual effort by Omar Cummings, both goals coming in the first half.

Kevin Keegan watch LINKS

2008-09-03T23:31:00+00:00

Was he fired? Did he resign?

Does anybody know what's going on?

We should know by the weekend, right?

Was the fix is in for Brazil-Ghana '06 World Cup game? [Yahoo!]
Naming the Sounders F.C. sections. [Goal Seattle]
Antonio Puerta, one year later.

Award 1: The Richie

2008-09-02T21:43:00+00:00

By definition, the Richie Award goes to the hardest working, most underrated player on the United roster. The award's namesake Richie Williams is probably most famous for his diminutive stature, but he is second most famous for his work rate. The dude just went nonstop, constantly interrupting plays for the opposing team.

If It's Thursday, It Must Be Dallas

2008-09-02T19:13:00+00:00

Crikey! Didn't we just play a game? The Colorado Rapids have a very quick turnaround this week and will be off tomorrow for the game on Thursday night against Dallas. Unfortunately, that gives me no time to get up to training due to work commitments to suss out camp mood and get an idea of the line-up.

Reverse Gear Goes Fast News

2008-08-29T21:22:00+00:00

MLS Scoreboard

Week 23
Matches & Scores:
-Fri Aug 29
Salt Lake v Colorado - 8pm central on Direct Kick
-Sat Aug 30
New England v Los Angeles - 6:30pm central on HDNet & Direct Kick
DC v New York - 6:30pm central on FSC
Dallas v Columbus - 8pm central on Direct Kick
San Jose v Kansas City - 9pm central on Direct Kick
Chivas v Toronto - 9:30pm central on Direct Kick
-Sun Aug 31
Houston v Chicago - 6pm central on Direct Kick
~ ~ ~ ~ ~

League Standings
~ ~ ~ ~ ~

MLS News

CHICAGO FIRE

Glenn Davis of the Houston Chronicle on how wrong most people, himself included, were on the contributions Cuauhtemoc Blanco would have on the Fire and the league.

Pablo Likely to Stay a Rapid Until New Year

2008-08-28T22:00:00+00:00

So, I did manage to get up to training today but I am probably not able to add too many insights into who will start tomorrow for the Colorado Rapids against RSL. That was because I got involved in a good conversation with club captain, Pablo Mastroeni. By the time we finished talking, the boys were off in the bus to take them to the airport for tomorrow night's game.

Will The Real Christian Gomez Please Stand Up?

2008-08-27T22:37:00+00:00

The Colorado Rapids go into Friday night's Rocky Mountain Cup showdown against Real Salt Lake with what amounts to a mini injury crisis. Pablo Mastroeni and Terry Cooke, two of the most influential players in the team, will not make the trip due to hamstring injuries.

Rapids Go To War In Battle Formation

2008-08-22T18:47:00+00:00

If you look at the Colorado Rapids website, you'll see this weekend's projected formation lined up looking like some Roman gladiators. The formation is listed as basically two lines of four and five in defense and midfield with lone striker,Conor Casey, up front. Here is the link to the website.

U.S vs Guatemala review

2008-08-22T03:38:00+00:00

Here is Jack Bell's article from the New York Times that reviews each player's performance in the game with a rating scale of 1-10, which is commonly done in soccer. To begin, I believe that Jack's ratings vary a bit too much. Its usually pretty rare that players on the same team get a score of 3 and also 8.

Pablo Wins, Omar Comes In Late, Bouna Benched

2008-08-21T18:34:00+00:00

Mixed fortunes for the Colorado Rapids players representing their national teams yesterday in various parts of the world. Pablo Mastroeni played 78 minutes for the US team as they defeated Guatemala 1-0 in Guatemala City in their first World Cup qualifying game of this next stage.

U.S. survives for three points v. Guatemala

2008-08-21T06:15:00+00:00

I was able to catch the game at work, and got some coworkers into it. Here are some thoughts:

Had to watch baseball during the first 8 minutes of action. Lame. Also I never got to see the lineups. Double lame.
Not as lame as the first half. Goodness that was boring.
Why were there MLS games tonight?

U.S./Guatemala running blog

2008-08-21T01:57:00+00:00

World Cup qualifying action begins anew, folks.

------------------------Howard-------------------------
Cherundolo---------Onyewu------Bocanegra ------Pearce
-----------------Bradley--------Mastroeni------------------
----Donovan--------------------------------Lewis-----------
--------------Dempsey------------Ching---------------------

LD is interviewed talking about how qualifying isn't easy.

More than Semi-Excited

2008-08-20T12:57:00+00:00

The long march begins again for the US MNT, which kicks off the semifinal round of World Cup Qualifying with a match at Estadio Mateo Flores in Guatemala City tonight at 10p ET (ESPN2) against the host country's chapines.

The Yanks are 10-4-5 all-time vs. Guatemala in a series that began in 1977 with four straight losses to the Central American nation.

Who Should Bob Bradley Start Against Guatemala?

2008-08-19T01:48:00+00:00

We're days away from the most important match of the Bob Bradley era and perhaps the most difficult. The trip to Guatemala is never easy, but making it even more difficult is that several American regulars are not in form by any stretch of the imagination. With the exception of Landon Donovan it's difficult to see how the US will generate any offense in this match.

Rapids' Relief as Team Finally Tastes Victory

2008-08-18T02:25:00+00:00

Acting head coach Gary Smith punched the air as the referee blew for the 90 minutes. It sure was mighty relief for the Colorado Rapids organization and their fans that the team finally managed to score some goals and eke out a win against a frequently dangerous Kansas City side.

U.S. National Team - this is it???

2008-08-15T03:58:00+00:00

Bob Bradley named the squad that is going to face Guatemala in the upcoming World Cup qualifier and while looking through the roster the question that comes to my mind is - don't we have a better team then this? Hasn't the time for Eddie Lewis, Frankie Hejduk, and Pablo Mastroeni come and gone? Who is being looked to as the main goalscorer - Landon Donovan?

Rapids Called Up For National Duty to Add to Mix

2008-08-15T02:07:00+00:00

Bouna Coundoul, Pablo Mastroeni and Omar Cummings have all been called up for their respective national teams for international fixtures next week. Bouna will be off to Tripoli for a Senegal friendly against Libya while Cummings and Mastroeni will represent their countries in World Cup qualifiers against Canada and Guatemala respectively.

USA Roster For Wed Aug 20 World Cup Qualifier In Guatemala

2008-08-14T20:26:00+00:00

Here is the USA roster for the first game of the group stage of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying:

G:
Brad Guzan - Aston Villa
Tim Howard - Everton
D:
Carlos Bocanegra - Rennes
Steve Cherundolo - Hannover
Jay DeMerit - Watford
Frankie Hejduk - Columbus
Oguchi Onyewu - Standard Liege
Heath Pearce - Hansa Rostock
M:
Michael Bradley - Heerenveen
Maurice Edu - Toronto
Sacha Kljestan - Chivas USA
Eddie Lewis - Derby County
Pablo Mastroeni - Colorado
F:
Brian Ching - Houston
Landon Donovan - Los Angeles
Clint Dempsey - Fulham
Eddie Johnson - Fulham

One more player is expected to be added by Sunday.

It All Fits But Could It Work? Neville likes Starbuck's

2008-08-02T19:31:00+00:00

Yes, it seems like a good fit but how do you get there? Colorado Rapids' skipper, Pablo Mastroeni, smiled at my idea of him playing for Everton next season. They have no players, they need to sign up to six new faces, he is looking to move to Europe and play and he wouldn't cost them as much as European players when there is controversy within Goodison Park about the transfer budget.