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Good morning Colorado Rapids fans! The snow is slowly melting that the weather looks like it is going to be terrific for the Seattle Sounders match on Saturday. By now you have heard the disappointing news that Marco Pappa is going to be out for up to four weeks with an MCL sprain, but there are also a few other soccer stories we are following today:
Jermaine Jones made his debut this past weekend and he made his debut this season on MLS team of the week.
Major League Soccer is debating whether Real Salt Lake are legitimate title contenders.
Benny Feilhaber is more worried about playing than his contract.
Pro Referees are having a very bad week.
FC Dallas has some injury concerns.
ESPN has the Rapids up to #11 in their Power Rankings
The Rapids seem to be getting love from a number of sources, including goal.com
And here is a great roundup of USL action including recaps of a win in Charlotte and a loss for the Switchbacks.