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COMMERCE CITY, Colo. – 2023 was in many ways the worst year in the history of the Colorado Rapids. Early season injuries to Jack Price and Diego Rubio saw them get off to a slow start. Defensive issues from 2022 remained. Their new signings were a mixed bag at times. DP forward Kévin Cabral had three goals all season, none of which were that impressive. They went through a … [Read more...] about 2023 Colorado Rapids Season Review

The game was scoreless for 90 minutes and almost all the normal stoppage time of the second half. However, a controversial late FC Cincinnati game-winner scored by Yerson Mosquera resulted in the reigning Supporters’ Shield champions advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals. FC Cincinnati Game-Winner Gives Club First-Ever Eastern Conference Finals Appearance Full Game … [Read more...] about A Controversial Late FC Cincinnati Game-Winner at TQL Stadium

REACTION – On Thursday, The CanWNT/XNT Head Coach Bev Priestman revealed the squad for the December friendlies against Australia. With the games set up to honour Canadian legend, Christine Sinclair (seen on the left of the main photo), Priestman has brought along quite a few familiar faces for Sinclair, plus one fresh-faced one as well. Sinclair’s Farewell Squad: CanWNT Roster … [Read more...] about Christine Sinclair’s Farewell: CanWNT Roster Reveal & Reaction

Jamaica stuns the CanMNT at BMO Field as the Reggae Boyz gave Canada their first loss at home for the first time since 2010. Credit to Jamaica, who took advantage of defensive mistakes made by Canada in the second half. Jamaica Stuns the CanMNT on the Road at BMO Field Full Game Summary: The #ReggaeBoyz took advantage of the #CanMNT’s defensive mistakes. Andre Blake was a big … [Read more...] about Jamaica Stuns the CanMNT and Qualifies for Copa America

Defending back to back titles, the USMNT came across familiar foes Trinidad and Tobago in the Concacaf Nations League quarter-finals. But this time, there’s a twist. The four winners of the quarter-final stage earn themselves a spot in the 2024 Copa America, being held in the United States. It felt imperative for the USMNT to qualify, but frankly, it never felt certain. After a … [Read more...] about USA Qualify for Copa America, but at What Cost?

The Canadian Men’s National Team (CanMNT) took the upper hand in their two-legged matchup against Jamaica on Saturday morning. The away leg in Kingston was delayed due to weather, but when it got underway Mauro Biello’s boys showed they were the superior squad. Still, Les Rouges showed weaknesses that the Reggae Boyz could expose in Toronto when they play on Tuesday. CanMNT … [Read more...] about CanMNT Predicted Lineup Vs. Jamaica Concacaf Nations League, November 21

PREVIEW – The Canadian Men’s National Team (CanMNT) will face off once more against Jamaica for the Concacaf Nations League Quarter-Final on Tuesday, this time on home ground. Les Rouges bring a 2-1 advantage back home after Saturday’s victory, as Copa America football hangs in the balance. Copa America Looms: CanMNT vs Jamaica Predicted Lineups How CanMNT Have Lined-up … [Read more...] about Advantage, Canada: CanMNT Predicted Lineup vs Jamaica

PREVIEW – The United States Men’s National Team heads to Port of Spain for their second leg match against Trinidad and Tobago tonight. The USMNT won the first leg in Austin, Texas 3-0 last week. Let’s take a look as the USA looks to advance to the Concacaf Nations League Semifinals and exercise some demons against the Soca Warriors. Let’s take a look at this potential banana … [Read more...] about Trinidad and Tobago vs USMNT Prediction for November 21

PODCAST – Hey Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, Rabbi and Red sit down to discuss the Colorado Rapids hiring Chris Armas. We’ve got scoops, on sources, on insight on waffles. Also, we answer a record number of Ask HTHLs. Holding The High Line: The Chris Armas Hiring Holding The High Line is an independent soccer podcast focused on the Colorado Rapids of … [Read more...] about Holding The High Line: The Chris Armas Hiring