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The Colorado Rapids victory over the Portland Timbers on Saturday night quickly became my favorite match of the season before the game even started! The supporters groups of the Rapids and Timbers have quite the friendly rivalry going and had a blast at the tailgates before the game ever started.
If any of you have game-day/tailgate stories to share please post them in the fan section!
But for now, on to our weekly Rapids and MLS links.
Rapids blank Portland Timbers 3-0 in MLS action
Denver Post recap of a great game!
Another Rocky Mountain Low, this time a 3-0 defeat
I kind of feel bad for the Timbers, especially their media. They seem upset. But don't worry, we still love playing you guys.
The Oregonian did not predict the Timbers to lose this game at all. They thought the Rapids defense was full of weak holes! Oh how wrong they were....
Timbers go to Colorado, suck Rocky Mountain oysters
Our SB Nation Timbers blog, Stumptown Footy, pretty much sums up the Timbers experience in Colorado. Fortunately the 'Pids came out with a much needed win!
Pareja trying out 4-4-2 as injured return
MLSSoccer article describing the Rapids 'new' approach as our injury plagued starters return
Rapids counting on Brian Mullan this season
Mullan has been essential in many of the goals we have recently scored. He's quite the set-up man when he has space to be!
Rapids front office says re-signing core veterans key for future
Kind of a no-brainer....now lets hope they also start signing some depth. On defense.
Great article linked to earlier in the week by Burgundy Wave. If you missed it, check it out now!
For Colorado Rapids fans, it's hard to be hooligans
This is an old article that I stumbled upon this week from pre MLS Cup days in Colorado. It's an interesting read describing supporters from years past! Check it out.
Inside the Portland Timbers - Seattle Sounders Rivalry
I know, this has nothing to do with the 'Pids, but I was fortunate enough to represent my Rapids at this Cascadia Cup match in Portland last week and this article does a great job describing the atmosphere in Portland. I still love Colorado more, but check out this article to learn about our Timbers Army friends from last nights tailgate!