2015 Player Ratings
Rapids Player Ratings at Portland Timbers
A horrible performance on the last day of the season sends the Rapids home with a bad taste in their mouth. The matches this week demonstrate how inconsistent the Rapids have been this year. They have potential but no leadership to get them there.
Rapids Player Ratings at Sporting KC
Rapids get an unexpected win as late sub Juan Ramirez gets two assists. Goals from Dillon Powers and Marcelo Sarvas make it a good night for the Rapids. On a sour note, two bad decisions from Sam Cronin earn him a red card and an early shower.
Rapids Player Ratings versus Montreal Impact
The Rapids have almost 66% of the possession but the Montreal Impact keeps them scoreless. The Rapids couldn't find a way to get past Montreal's parked bus.
Rapids Player Ratings vs Real Salt Lake, Oct 4, 2015
Rapids score first but give up two goals in the first half to lose the match 2-1. They are eliminated from the playoffs. Though winning the Rocky Mountain Cup should be celebrated, it is overshadowed how poorly the Rapids have been the last two years.
Rapid Player Ratings vs Houston Dynamo, Sept. 26, 2015
An experiemental evening failed to lead to a result for the Colorado Rapids. Vicente Sanchez showed his wizardry scoring a magnificant free kick goal and then getting a lucky bounce off a Dynamo player.
Rapids Player Ratings at Toronto FC
A poor performance makes for a long trip north of the border and in the the rain the Colorado Rapids lost 3-1. No one player stood out for the Rapids.
Player Ratings vs D.C. United
A defensive error leads to an 87th minute goal for D.C. United and the match finishes as a 1-1 draw after a wild scramble in the Rapids box. Once again the Rapids don't finish a team and draw another match.
Player Ratings at Vancouver Whitecaps
Poor lineup, defensive errors and no attack mean 0 points in Vancouver.
Player Ratings vs Sporting Kansas City
A complete game from the Rapids earns them a much needed three points against Sporting Kansas City. The go out and earn this win with probably their best performance all season.
Player Ratings vs Houston Dynamo
The Colorado Rapids beat the Houston Dynamo 2-1 on a quiet, midweek evening at Dicks Sporting Goods Park. The Rapids clogged up the middle and had more of the chances in this match. Hope they build upon this and continue to improve as a team.
Player Ratings vs Chicago Fire, August 22, 2015
The Rapids park the bus and survive with a 1-0 win after an early Dillon Serna goal.
Rapids Player Ratings at SJ Earthquakes
A disappointing match, not only with the result but the performance on the field. Two new acquisitions made their debut and didn't disappoint, but didn't stand out either. It will be a long last two months of the season.
Rapids Player Ratings vs Columbus Crew SC
The Rapids come out and get bossed at home despite taking a 1-0 lead in the first half. It just wasn't a good match for the Burgundy Boys.
Player Ratings vs LA Galaxy, August 1, 2015
Rapids go downhill after taking the lead in the 12 minute. A match they would like to forget but should have done better. Once again, Clint Irwin was the man of the match.
Player Ratings vs Seattle Sounders, July 18, 2015
Rapids go to the Pacific Northwest and get their first win against Seattle. Doyle scores late to give the Colorado Rapids a 1-0 win.
Player Ratings: Rapids vs RSL
Leg Two of the Rocky Mountain Cup is in the books. How did the Burgundy Boys look in this one?
Rapids Player Ratings vs Whitecaps on July 4, 2015
The Colorado Rapids get started early with a goal in the first two minutes and then get the winner early in the second half to beat the Vancouver Whitecaps for the second time this season.
Rapids Player Ratings versus Sporting Kansas City
The Colorado Rapids didn't finish their chances and lost to Sporting KC 2-0. They had several opportunities but failed to capitalize on any of them. To make matters worse, they scored an own goal, gifting the second goal to Sporting KC.
Player Ratings versus Orlando City SC on June 24
Rapids started strong but a missed shot on a breakaway and a second collapse doom the Rapids.
Rapids Player Ratings vs FC Dallas on June 19
The Colorado Rapids again come out at home and play uninspired until their backs were against the wall late in the match. The Rapids needing three points, only a couple players stood out for them in this match.
Rapids Player Ratings vs C.S. Switchbacks
The Colorado Rapids survived a dangerous match versus a lower division team from Colorado Springs beating them 4-1. The Rapids played well and this should help their confidence as they begin a difficult stretch to close out June.
Rapids Player Ratings versus Real Salt Lake
The stingy Rapids keep RSL off the scoreboard but are unable to put one up themselves and settle for a 0-0 draw. Powers misses a penalty kick that would have sent the good guys back to Colorado with three needed points.
Rapids Player Ratings versus the Timbers
Call it a lack of focus or a lack of fundamentals, the Colorado Rapids hurt themselves on Saturday night as the lost late to the Portland Timbers 2-1. How did the players do individually? Here is how I saw the match.
Rapids Player Ratings vs the Sounders
An uninspired match leads to a 1-0 loss to the Sounders. The defense was solid but one mistake hurt the Rapids and they could not recover. A team can't rely on their defense to play a perfect match and expect to win.
Rapids Player Ratings versus Vancouver Whitecaps
Solignac and Doyle make their debut as the Colorado Rapids get their first home win in almost a year. A wonder goal by Lucas Pittinari and a fierce defense gave the Rapids the win.
Players Ratings vs San Jose Earthquakes
A cool and wet evening came to an exciting end when the Colorado Rapids equalized and almost took the lead against the San Jose Earthquakes. But a first half mistake on Wondolowski and anemic attack caused the Rapids to draw.
Player Ratings vs LA Galaxy
Rapids came out, pressed and frustrated the Galaxy all evening. Except for one mistake, they played a good match on the second-leg of a long road trip.
Player Ratings vs New York Red Bulls
The Rapids missed too many opportunities in the first half but held up defensively to earn a 1-1 draw. One point on the road for a midweek match is not bad, but with the opportunities the Rapids had, they should have came back with the win.
Player Ratings vs FC Dallas
LaBrocca stands out with a goal and one off the post. He gave it his all during this match finishing with a nice bruise on his forehead from a challenge in the first half.
Player Ratings vs Seattle Sounders
The Sounders finish their chances and the Rapids don't. How I saw the players performance as the took on the Sounders. Hint: Irwin had a big game.
Rapids Player Ratings vs FC Dallas
The hard work finally paid off for the Colorado Rapids. They finally put the ball in the back of the net. But once again, the defense was solid, in good shape and helped Clint Irwin keep a clean sheet.