Hello Colorado Rapids fans! Surprise, we have an episode during the international break! The week before Labor Day, Red spoke with Federico from MLS Soccer Italia about the Pids. We discuss the team's tremendous turnaround from 2023 to 2024. We also talk supporters culture, DICK's and more given the Pids are an MLS original and paved the way for MLS expansion teams from tomorrow.

Most of this information you already know. But it's refreshing to hear that someone new to the league and looking at it from a European perspective sees the value in the Rapids and wants to learn more. Enjoy.

Also, here's that episode with legendary Italian Rapids fans, Lino De Rosa.

Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, it's the international break. Also Red's going on the engineering equivalent of international duty. The guys talk about that Darren Yapi winner among other things.

Rabbi and Red banter about quidditch and soccer team names. We do Good Thing, Bad Thing, Big Thing on the win over FC Dallas. It was a lot of meh and a game of moments. Leagues Cup energy for sure for the Burgundy Boys.

Then we preview the home match against Portland Timbers. That will be after the international break. Do the Timbers own the Rapids? Are they their Kryptonite along with LAFC? Or does this just come down to who the hope team is?

We finish talking the Zack Steffen USMNT snub?

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Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, we're back and still buzzing from the Rocky Mountain Cup. Rabbi and Red do a full Colorado Rapids Leagues Cup preview.

We start bantering about the sport around the world. We discuss Djordje Mihailović scoring first in two big wins for the USMNT in France. The Colorado girls are cooking for the USWNT as well. Could both the men's and women's teams medal in Paris? We discuss the state of Leagues Cup as many around MLS are boycotting the tournament in solidarity with the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

Mark finally gets a word in on the loss to LA Galaxy and Colorado's huge 3-2 win over RSL to clinch the 2024 Rocky Mountain Cup. Then we look ahead to Leagues Cup. There's revenge in mind for the Portland Timbers on Thursday. Then the Marcelo Balboa Classico against Club Leon on Monday.

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Happy New Year Colorado Rapids fans! Rabbi and Red get together for the first time in 2023. We discuss the club's preseason schedule and Collen Warner getting waived. Mark gets caught up with some thoughts on the Calvin Harris trade, the SuperDraft, and more. We go through a bunch of good Ask HTHLs. Then we provide media scrum audio of Cole Bassett and Jack Price from the Rapids Media Day.

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Winter is here Rapids fans! On this episode of HTHL, Red solo pods from the Conor Casey Memorial Closet. He breaks down Colorado trading for Calvin Harris and the 2023 MLS SuperDraft. There's lots of details on Generation Adidas defender Moise Bombito and goalkeeper Oliver Semmle. Then we finish off the show with a 10 minute phone interview with Bombito the morning after getting drafted.

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Hey there. Thanks for listening to Holding The High Line with Rabbi and Red. Thanks so much for joining us. On this episode, Rabbi and Red are joined by friend of the show Mark Turner to celebrate and remember Grant Wahl. We analyze Gyasi Zardes leaving to Austin FC in free agency and discuss how this will affect the Pids offseason and roster build. The guys have some World Cup takes, hot and cold. Yes, we talk Gio Gate. Then Matt and regular Mark discuss the Kevin Cabral trade.

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Hello Colorado Rapids fans! On this episode of Holding The High Line, Rabbi and Red talk USA Wales. We break down offseason news including roster decisions and the MLS Expansion Draft. UCHealth is the new shirt sponsor and Cole Bassett has returned from his loan. Then we look ahead to the England game on Friday.

We finished recording before the rumor started about Gyasi Zardes and Austin FC. Our discussions on him could be outdated by the time you listen.

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Hello Colorado Rapids fans! On this offseason episode of Holding The High Line, Rabbi and Red get together to talk playoffs. We discuss the games so far and look ahead to the MLS Cup Final. We've got measured takes on the reported new playoff format. Then we break down the (probably Rapids irrelevant) MLS Expansion draft.

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Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, Red sits down with Marcelo Balboa to have a long awaited interview. We discuss his playing career, big picture thoughts on the game, getting into media, and reminisce about his time covering the Rapids for Altitude Sports. Just like with Richard Fleming, we don't know what the future holds for Celo. But we appreciate everything he's done for the sport in this country and the Rapids.

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Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, we review the 2022 Colorado Rapids season. Rabbi and Red banter about Decision Day and spend way too much time reviewing the 1-1 draw with Austin FC. Yay Diego Rubio! Then we revisit the XI questions we asked back in February that would define the 2022 Colorado Rapids season. The guys do some initial offseason prognostication.

On Monday, the Rapids Independent Press Corps released their 2022 season awards. You can find that article here.

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Hello Rapids fans. This week on HTHL, Red discusses Rapids and soccer news briefly. Then he sits down with Richard Fleming to discuss his career, some fun stories, working in soccer media, coming to America, and his Rapids favorites. Sunday is Richard's final broadcast with Altitude TV. He's been a wonderful narrator of the Colorado Rapids. Thank you. You will be missed.

Holding The High Line is an independent soccer podcast focused on the Colorado Rapids of MLS. If you like the show, please consider subscribing to us on your preferred podcatcher, giving us a review, and tell other Rapids fans about us. It helps a ton.

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Find us wherever you get your podcasts. You can find a full list of pod catchers we're on with links on this Twitter thread. Full transcripts of every episode can be found on AudioBurst. Our artwork was produced by CR54 Designs. Juanners does our music.

We are brought to you by Ruffneck Scarves and Icarus FC. Ruffneckscarves.com is your one-stop-shop for official MLS, USL, and U.S. Soccer scarves as well as custom scarves for your group or team. Icarusfc.com is the place to go for high quality custom soccer kits for your youth or pub team. With an "any design you want, seriously" motto, they are breaking the mold of boring, expensive, template kits from the big brands. Get some new soccer drip from Ruffneck Scarves and Icarus FC.

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Mark talks to Colorado Rapids writer and R2 MLS Next Pro expert Joseph Samelson while Matt is on wedding duty. Joe gives his take on 'what went wrong in 2022', Mark and Joe break down the break downs of the USMNT against Japan and Saudi Arabia, and the duo conclude by riffing about what they'd like to see in the Rapids final two matches of the season.

Holding The High Line is an independent soccer podcast focused on the Colorado Rapids of MLS. If you like the show, please consider subscribing to us on your preferred podcatcher, giving us a review, and tell other Rapids fans about us. It helps a ton.

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Find us wherever you get your podcasts. You can find a full list of pod catchers we're on with links on this Twitter thread. Full transcripts of every episode can be found on AudioBurst. Our artwork was produced by CR54 Designs. Juanners does our music.

We are brought to you by Ruffneck Scarves and Icarus FC. Ruffneckscarves.com is your one-stop-shop for official MLS, USL, and U.S. Soccer scarves as well as custom scarves for your group or team. Icarusfc.com is the place to go for high quality custom soccer kits for your youth or pub team. With an "any design you want, seriously" motto, they are breaking the mold of boring, expensive, template kits from the big brands. Get some new soccer drip from Ruffneck Scarves and Icarus FC.

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Hello Colorado Rapids fans! Hello Burgundy Darkness. This week on HTHL, it's the international break. Rabbi and Red banter about Sam Vines finally getting a call up to the USMNT. The guys recap the San Jose and LA Galaxy games. Matt gives the details on how the Rapids can make the playoffs and what can eliminate them by next match day. Then we answer a collection of topical Ask HTHLs.

Spoiler Alert: From 15:30 to 24:17, we discuss Welcome To Wrexham. If you're not caught up from last week's episodes you might want to skip this.

Holding The High Line is an independent soccer podcast focused on the Colorado Rapids of MLS. If you like the show, please consider subscribing to us on your preferred podcatcher, giving us a review, and tell other Rapids fans about us. It helps a ton.

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Find us wherever you get your podcasts. You can find a full list of pod catchers we're on with links on this Twitter thread. Full transcripts of every episode can be found on AudioBurst. Our artwork was produced by CR54 Designs. Juanners does our music.

We are brought to you by Ruffneck Scarves and Icarus FC. Ruffneckscarves.com is your one-stop-shop for official MLS, USL, and U.S. Soccer scarves as well as custom scarves for your group or team. Icarusfc.com is the place to go for high quality custom soccer kits for your youth or pub team. With an "any design you want, seriously" motto, they are breaking the mold of boring, expensive, template kits from the big brands. Get some new soccer drip from Ruffneck Scarves and Icarus FC.

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Hello Colorado Rapids fans! I didn't hear no bell! Holding The High Line is proud to present the first ever Colorado Rapids Mega Pod. Matt Pollard is joined by Mitch Carroll (DNVR) and Braidon Nourse (The Denver Post). We podcast for two hours from Dale's Bar. We talk EVERYTHING Rocky Mountain Cup (except Matt's suspenders).

The guys break down what the heck happened last night. Everything came back full circle for Cole Bassett. Jonathan Lewis and Sam Vines had their moments. The team found a way. A goodness did the C38 tifo of Randy Marsh "I didn't hear no bell!" embody that game. We do Good Thing, Bad Thing, Big Thing, sort of. We hand out some flowers DNVR Rapids style.

Then we've got specialty topics and special guests. Jasper Löffelsend comes by to discuss being on the other side of the rivalry and what playing in that game was like. Chris Armas joins and is ALL VIBES. Rapids legend Drew Moor discusses what this means history wise for the Rapids and the RMC. Oh and RapidMan stops by to confirm he plays goalkeeper!?!?!?

Brian Jennings stops by to give his take on the state of the team and him manifesting Vinesy's goal. Eric Stinson has an Ask HTHL on what the team will do in the transfer window. We discuss how good everyone feels about the state of the club on and off the field. We give some updated thoughts on the MLS All-Star game and Moïse Bombito's transfer rumors. We also talk about the state of independent Rapids media coverage and No One Good FC.

Some warning, there's a few swear words. Mostly from our guests. Apologies.

Enjoy winning the Cup, Rapids Community. Enjoy this episode. Take a few days off. See you for Leagues Cup.

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Rapids Fans, let's ride! Well, maybe not in Seattle. This week on Holding The High Line, it's California Week! We banter about the Premier League suspending play this past weekend and handicap the Supporters' Shield race. Then we recap the 3-1 win over Vancouver Whitecaps. The boys look ahead to this week's games against San Jose Earthquakes and LA Galaxy. We also have an Ask HTHL on Ralph Priso.

Holding The High Line is an independent soccer podcast focused on the Colorado Rapids of MLS. If you like the show, please consider subscribing to us on your preferred podcatcher, giving us a review, and tell other Rapids fans about us. It helps a ton.

We have a newsletter. Visit our Substack page to read our content, sign up for our newsletter via email, and joining our Highliner club for $5/month or $42/year.

Find us wherever you get your podcasts. You can find a full list of pod catchers we're on with links on this Twitter thread. Full transcripts of every episode can be found on AudioBurst. Our artwork was produced by CR54 Designs. Juanners does our music.

We are brought to you by Ruffneck Scarves and Icarus FC. Ruffneckscarves.com is your one-stop-shop for official MLS, USL, and U.S. Soccer scarves as well as custom scarves for your group or team. Icarusfc.com is the place to go for high quality custom soccer kits for your youth or pub team. With an "any design you want, seriously" motto, they are breaking the mold of boring, expensive, template kits from the big brands. Get some new soccer drip from Ruffneck Scarves and Icarus FC.

HTHL is also on Patreon. If you like what we do and want to give us money, head on over to our page and become a Patreon Member.

Follow us on Twitter @rapids96podcast. You can also email the show at rapids96podcast@gmail.com. Follow our hosts individually on Twitter @LWOSMattPollardand @soccer_rabbi. Send us questions using the hashtag #AskHTHL.

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Happy Labor Day Rapids fans! This week on Holding The High Line, we recap a one point double game week for the Pids. Mark gives us the second half of his DA player updates. We've got a great Ask HTHL on player acquisition. Rabbi tries to make sense of the 4-1 loss as Nashville. Red looks for positives from the draw to D.C. United and why it's too late for moral victories. We propose a new fancy state, Expected Penalty Kicks (xPKs). Then we look ahead to Saturday's must win game against Vancouver.

Holding The High Line is an independent soccer podcast focused on the Colorado Rapids of MLS. If you like the show, please consider subscribing to us on your preferred podcatcher, giving us a review, and tell other Rapids fans about us. It helps a ton.

We have a newsletter. Visit our Substack page to read our content, sign up for our newsletter via email, and joining our Highliner club for $5/month or $42/year.

Find us wherever you get your podcasts. You can find a full list of pod catchers we're on with links on this Twitter thread. Full transcripts of every episode can be found on AudioBurst. Our artwork was produced by CR54 Designs. Juanners does our music.

We are brought to you by Ruffneck Scarves and Icarus FC. Ruffneckscarves.com is your one-stop-shop for official MLS, USL, and U.S. Soccer scarves as well as custom scarves for your group or team. Icarusfc.com is the place to go for high quality custom soccer kits for your youth or pub team. With an "any design you want, seriously" motto, they are breaking the mold of boring, expensive, template kits from the big brands. Get some new soccer drip from Ruffneck Scarves and Icarus FC.

HTHL is also on Patreon. If you like what we do and want to give us money, head on over to our page and become a Patreon Member.

Follow us on Twitter @rapids96podcast. You can also email the show at rapids96podcast@gmail.com. Follow our hosts individually on Twitter @LWOSMattPollardand @soccer_rabbi. Send us questions using the hashtag #AskHTHL.

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Hi Rapids fans. The Rapids didn't show up for 35 minutes on Saturday. So neither did we. After that, we try to make sense of the 6-0 loss to Philadelphia and what it means for the two games this week.

Holding The High Line is an independent soccer podcast focused on the Colorado Rapids of MLS. If you like the show, please consider subscribing to us on your preferred podcatcher, giving us a review, and tell other Rapids fans about us. It helps a ton.

We have a newsletter. Visit our Substack page to read our content, sign up for our newsletter via email, and joining our Highliner club for $5/month or $42/year.

Find us wherever you get your podcasts. You can find a full list of pod catchers we're on with links on this Twitter thread. Full transcripts of every episode can be found on AudioBurst. Our artwork was produced by CR54 Designs. Juanners does our music.

We are brought to you by Ruffneck Scarves and Icarus FC. Ruffneckscarves.com is your one-stop-shop for official MLS, USL, and U.S. Soccer scarves as well as custom scarves for your group or team. Icarusfc.com is the place to go for high quality custom soccer kits for your youth or pub team. With an "any design you want, seriously" motto, they are breaking the mold of boring, expensive, template kits from the big brands. Get some new soccer drip from Ruffneck Scarves and Icarus FC.

HTHL is also on Patreon. If you like what we do and want to give us money, head on over to our page and become a Patreon Member.

Follow us on Twitter @rapids96podcast. You can also email the show at rapids96podcast@gmail.com. Follow our hosts individually on Twitter @LWOSMattPollardand @soccer_rabbi. Send us questions using the hashtag #AskHTHL.

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Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, Rabbi and Red discuss a bad week that saw the Pids get one point from two games. Mark gives updates on Rapids academy kids in college and elsewhere. We discuss the state of the academy and recent Rapids 2 news. Then we recap the loss at Vancouver Whitecaps and draw that should have been three points against Houston Dynamo. There's several really good Ask HTHLs. Then we preview Saturday's against the buzz saw that is Philadelphia Union.

Holding The High Line is an independent soccer podcast focused on the Colorado Rapids of MLS. If you like the show, please consider subscribing to us on your preferred podcatcher, giving us a review, and tell other Rapids fans about us. It helps a ton.

We have a newsletter. Visit our Substack page to read our content, sign up for our newsletter via email, and joining our Highliner club for $5/month or $42/year.

Find us wherever you get your podcasts. You can find a full list of pod catchers we're on with links on this Twitter thread. Full transcripts of every episode can be found on AudioBurst. Our artwork was produced by CR54 Designs. Juanners does our music.

We are brought to you by Ruffneck Scarves and Icarus FC. Ruffneckscarves.com is your one-stop-shop for official MLS, USL, and U.S. Soccer scarves as well as custom scarves for your group or team. Icarusfc.com is the place to go for high quality custom soccer kits for your youth or pub team. With an "any design you want, seriously" motto, they are breaking the mold of boring, expensive, template kits from the big brands. Get some new soccer drip from Ruffneck Scarves and Icarus FC.

HTHL is also on Patreon. If you like what we do and want to give us money, head on over to our page and become a Patreon Member.

Follow us on Twitter @rapids96podcast. You can also email the show at rapids96podcast@gmail.com. Follow our hosts individually on Twitter @LWOSMattPollardand @soccer_rabbi. Send us questions using the hashtag #AskHTHL.

Hello Colorado Rapids fans! This is Holding The High Line. Rabbi is coming back from international duty so we reach into the loan market to bring back Brendan Ploen of the Denver Post. He and Matt join the podcast couch to discuss the end of the Rapids transfer window and Cole Bassett's loan to Fortuna Sittard. We recap the 1-1 draw with Columbus Crew. We discuss the worryingly similar negatives and give Hayden Andrews his due. Then we look ahead to the games against Vancouver Whitecaps and Houston Dynamo.

Holding The High Line is an independent soccer podcast focused on the Colorado Rapids of MLS. If you like the show, please consider subscribing to us on your preferred podcatcher, giving us a review, and tell other Rapids fans about us. It helps a ton.

We have a newsletter. Visit our Substack page to read our content, sign up for our newsletter via email, and joining our Highliner club for $5/month or $42/year.

Find us wherever you get your podcasts. You can find a full list of pod catchers we're on with links on this Twitter thread. Full transcripts of every episode can be found on AudioBurst. Our artwork was produced by CR54 Designs. Juanners does our music.

We are brought to you by Ruffneck Scarves and Icarus FC. Ruffneckscarves.com is your one-stop-shop for official MLS, USL, and U.S. Soccer scarves as well as custom scarves for your group or team. Icarusfc.com is the place to go for high quality custom soccer kits for your youth or pub team. With an "any design you want, seriously" motto, they are breaking the mold of boring, expensive, template kits from the big brands. Get some new soccer drip from Ruffneck Scarves and Icarus FC.

HTHL is also on Patreon. If you like what we do and want to give us money, head on over to our page and become a Patreon Member.

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Hello Colorado Rapids fans! This week on Holding The High Line, Rabbi is in the holy land! We banter about soccer adventuring abroad and Orange Count SC batting LA Galaxy II for a stadium. Then we recap the weather delayed win against Minnesota United. We discuss the good, the underlying worry, and more. Then we look ahead to the game against Columbus Crew, the challenges they bring, and the non-story(?) that is the Gyasi Zardes revenge game.

Holding The High Line is an independent soccer podcast focused on the Colorado Rapids of MLS. If you like the show, please consider subscribing to us on your preferred podcatcher, giving us a review, and tell other Rapids fans about us. It helps a ton.

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Find us wherever you get your podcasts. You can find a full list of pod catchers we're on with links on this Twitter thread. Full transcripts of every episode can be found on AudioBurst. Our artwork was produced by CR54 Designs. Juanners does our music.

We are brought to you by Ruffneck Scarves and Icarus FC. Ruffneckscarves.com is your one-stop-shop for official MLS, USL, and U.S. Soccer scarves as well as custom scarves for your group or team. Icarusfc.com is the place to go for high quality custom soccer kits for your youth or pub team. With an "any design you want, seriously" motto, they are breaking the mold of boring, expensive, template kits from the big brands. Get some new soccer drip from Ruffneck Scarves and Icarus FC.

HTHL is also on Patreon. If you like what we do and want to give us money, head on over to our page and become a Patreon Member.

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Hello Colorado Rapids fans! On this episode of Holding The High Line, we finally discuss a road win! Rabbi and Red banter about the club signing Felipe Gutierrez. We attempt to make sense of the chaos that was Colorado beating New York Red Bulls 5-4 on Tuesday night. Then we discuss the transfer window business and what the lack of moves since the Kaye trade means short and long term. Lastly, we look ahead to Minnesota United on Saturday.

Holding The High Line is an independent soccer podcast focused on the Colorado Rapids of MLS. If you like the show, please consider subscribing to us on your preferred podcatcher, giving us a review, and tell other Rapids fans about us. It helps a ton.

We have a newsletter. Visit our Substack page to read our content, sign up for our newsletter via email, and joining our Highliner club for $5/month or $42/year.

Find us wherever you get your podcasts. You can find a full list of pod catchers we're on with links on this Twitter thread. Full transcripts of every episode can be found on AudioBurst. Our artwork was produced by CR54 Designs. Juanners does our music.

We are brought to you by Ruffneck Scarves and Icarus FC. Ruffneckscarves.com is your one-stop-shop for official MLS, USL, and U.S. Soccer scarves as well as custom scarves for your group or team. Icarusfc.com is the place to go for high quality custom soccer kits for your youth or pub team. With an "any design you want, seriously" motto, they are breaking the mold of boring, expensive, template kits from the big brands. Get some new soccer drip from Ruffneck Scarves and Icarus FC.

HTHL is also on Patreon. If you like what we do and want to give us money, head on over to our page and become a Patreon Member.

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Hello Rapids fans! This week on Holding The High Line, we've got opinions on PRO and referees. The guys banter about club friendlies with foreign clubs. Matt mispronounces a word out of context in the process. We recap the loss at Seattle, the controversial officiating, its ultimate irrelevance on the result, and more. Then we look ahead to Tuesday's match with RBNY.

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We have a newsletter. Visit our Substack page to read our content, sign up for our newsletter via email, and joining our Highliner club for $5/month or $42/year.

Find us wherever you get your podcasts. You can find a full list of pod catchers we're on with links on this Twitter thread. Full transcripts of every episode can be found on AudioBurst. Our artwork was produced by CR54 Designs. Juanners does our music.

We are brought to you by Ruffneck Scarves and Icarus FC. Ruffneckscarves.com is your one-stop-shop for official MLS, USL, and U.S. Soccer scarves as well as custom scarves for your group or team. Icarusfc.com is the place to go for high quality custom soccer kits for your youth or pub team. With an "any design you want, seriously" motto, they are breaking the mold of boring, expensive, template kits from the big brands. Get some new soccer drip from Ruffneck Scarves and Icarus FC.

HTHL is also on Patreon. If you like what we do and want to give us money, head on over to our page and become a Patreon Member.

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Hello Rapids fans! This week on Holding The High Line, it's four points from two games. The guys banter about Kortne Ford's suspension and loan news for Burgundy Boys abroad. Then we break down the 1-1 draw with Orlando City and the 2-0 victor over LA Galaxy. Should we be less hyped because of the two opponents? Or are the Rapids heating up? Two goals in two games for Gyasi Zardes was great. We discuss all of it. Then the boys look ahead to a big match at Seattle Sounders.

Holding The High Line is an independent soccer podcast focused on the Colorado Rapids of MLS and a member of the Beautiful Game Network. If you like the show, please consider subscribing to us on your preferred podcatcher, giving us a review, and tell other Rapids fans about us. It helps a ton. Visit bgn.fm for a bunch of other great podcasts covering soccer in North America.

We have a newsletter. Visit our Substack page to read our content, sign up for our newsletter via email, and joining our Highliner club for $5/month or $42/year.

Find us wherever you get your podcasts. You can find a full list of pod catchers we're on with links on this Twitter thread. Full transcripts of every episode can be found on AudioBurst. Our artwork was produced by CR54 Designs. Juanners does our music.

We are brought to you by Ruffneck Scarves and Icarus FC. Ruffneckscarves.com is your one-stop-shop for official MLS, USL, and U.S. Soccer scarves as well as custom scarves for your group or team. Icarusfc.com is the place to go for high quality custom soccer kits for your youth or pub team. With an "any design you want, seriously" motto, they are breaking the mold of boring, expensive, template kits from the big brands. Get some new soccer drip from Ruffneck Scarves and Icarus FC.

HTHL is also on Patreon. If you like what we do and want to give us money, head on over to our page and become a Patreon Member.

Follow us on Twitter @rapids96podcast. You can also email the show at rapids96podcast@gmail.com. Follow our hosts individually on Twitter @LWOSMattPollardand @soccer_rabbi. Send us questions using the hashtag #AskHTHL.

Hello Rapids fans! This week on HTHL, it's a bit of a solo pod. Mark sends up a voice memo to discuss Mark-Anthony Kaye getting traded to Toronto FC. Matt solo talks about the implications of that trade and dishes on Auston Trusty's departure. For more details, check out his recent columns here and here. Red breaks down Saturday's 2-2 draw at RSL. Then he looks ahead to the double game week against Orlando City and LA Galaxy. We finish off the show with an interview with Rapids Player Welfare Officer Brian Reed.

Holding The High Line is an independent soccer podcast focused on the Colorado Rapids of MLS and a member of the Beautiful Game Network. If you like the show, please consider subscribing to us on your preferred podcatcher, giving us a review, and tell other Rapids fans about us. It helps a ton. Visit bgn.fm for a bunch of other great podcasts covering soccer in North America.

We have a newsletter. Visit our Substack page to read our content, sign up for our newsletter via email, and joining our Highliner club for $5/month or $42/year.

Find us wherever you get your podcasts. You can find a full list of pod catchers we're on with links on this Twitter thread. For full transcripts of every episode, check out our AudioBurst account. Our artwork was produced by CR54 Designs. Juanners does our music.

We are brought to you by Ruffneck Scarves and Icarus FC. Ruffneckscarves.com is your one-stop-shop for official MLS, USL, and U.S. Soccer scarves as well as custom scarves for your group or team. Icarusfc.com is the place to go for high quality custom soccer kits for your youth or pub team. With an "any design you want, seriously" motto, they are breaking the mold of boring, expensive, template kits from the big brands. Get some new soccer drip from Ruffneck Scarves and Icarus FC.

HTHL is also on Patreon. If you like what we do and want to give us money, head on over to our page and become a Patreon Member.

Follow us on Twitter @rapids96podcast. You can also email the show at rapids96podcast@gmail.com. Follow our hosts individually on Twitter @LWOSMattPollardand @soccer_rabbi. Send us questions using the hashtag #AskHTHL.

Hello Colorado Rapids fan. This week on Holding The High Line, it's a double game week for the ages. Rabbi and Red discuss the state of the world given what happened in American politics and sports over the weekend. Then we do a Rocky Mountain Cup Preview.

The guys discuss the 1-1 draw with RBNY that kind of got ruined by the weekend heat wave. There were some injuries. Rafael Navarro's now gone four games without a goal. Was the team missing Djordje Mihailović? The lack of changes were a concern for this week, right? Also, those injuries and a familiar goal to concede.

The we talk LA Galaxy. They're new and improved just like the Rapids. We discuss what we like about their attack and how they can be had defensively. Then we turn to Real Salt Lake. Chicho Arango is suspended. Diego Luna and Cole Bassett might go straight iso ball as they prove they should be with the Olympics team. RSL's record isn't as impressive since May 18 as you might think.

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Hello Colorado Rapids fans! This week on Holding The High Line, the vibes are back. We look back of a Rapids 4th of July win over Sporting KC and Sunday Night Football against St. Louis CITY FC.

We discuss Oliver Larraz and Darren Yapi scoring their first MLS goals. Michael Edwards got his first MLS start. All three were a vibe. Cole Bassett and the offense were cooking. The team controlled two games. There's still some defensive mistakes and concerns.

Besides Yapi Hour, we talk international football. The Euros are going. Canada are out of Fight Club (I mean Copa America). Then there's Djordje Mihailović making the USMNT Olympic roster but Cole Bassett missing out.

We finish out with Ask HTHLs on the international window, Edwards, Moïse Bombito, and more.

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Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, there's excitement for 4th of July and a reality check. We banter about Rafael Navarro getting confirmed, Lamine Diack heading back to France, and Keegan Rosenberry surprisingly making the MLS All-Star team.

We break down that 3-0 loss to LAFC on Saturday. The approach and ideas were good, but they were too aggressive and naive to start the match. The Black and Gold showed why they are one of the best teams in MLS, especially when they're ahead at home. The Burgundy Boys hung in there in the second half until Kévin Cabral got sent on. There's a discussion to be had about how the Pids were undisciplined for the first time this year. But hey, Mike Edwards was ok off the bench.

Then we turn to another double game week. Sporting KC are old and bad. St. Louis CITY know what they are and could have a new coach bump after parting ways with Bradley Carnell. We talk about what John Hackworth could do come Sunday.

We recorded this episode before the USMNT's loss to Uruguay. How about Canada getting out of the group though?

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Hello Colorado Rapids fans. Holding The High Line is joined by Jonathan Reimer from Shoulder 2 Shoulder: An LAFC Podcast to discuss Rapids at LAFC. We talk expectations, a possible playoff atmosphere, former Rapids striker Kei Kamara, and more.

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Hello Colorado Rapids fans. After a nine point week, it's all vibes here on Holding The High Line. Rabbi and Red banter about silly season. We discuss why we think the Rafael Navarro permanent transfer is not done yet and what the timeline could be. Then there's Olympique Lyonnais' interest in Moïse Bombito. Matt's got some information on that and perspective on how the Rapids could be approaching that. There's a lot of moving parts and variables to consider. Still, it's a bull market for those with Moïse Bombito maple syrup futures.

Then we discuss the two wins from last week. Djordje Mihailović got a hat trick at St. Louis CITY. Sebastian Anderson looked good. The team managing the game state well. How about that clean sheet even with the penalty miss.

Then there was the 4-1 win over CF Montreal. Calvin Harris did so well. Mihailović scored again then they did Navarro a solid by setting him up for the fourth goal in stoppage time. Plus, the Rapids players, staff, and fanbase showed support for Bombito after he was racially abused on social media. #WeStandWithBombi

Matt and Mark then look ahead to LAFC on Saturday. Colorado has never won in five games there and have been outscored 14-2. Kei Kamara revenge tour? Can the Rapids avoid playing small like previous games there? This match could feel like a playoff game if so.

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Hello Colorado Rapids fans. Happy Juneteenth! This week on Holding The High Line, Rabbi's still on family vacation in SoCal. So we call up Braidon Nourse from the Denver Post for his first appearance on the show. Check out his latest piece on Rapids goalkeeper Adam Beaudry here.

The guys banter about Euros and Landon Donovan's hair, which apparently was due to a hair transplant. Twitter absolutely roasted him. So did those Albanian fans with the spaghetti.

The we talk Rapids, breaking down that 2-0 win against Austin FC. Cole Bassett and Rafael Navarro are cooking. Jackson Travis got his MLS home debut. Lalas Abubakar and Zack Steffen did their jobs against Diego Rubio. There was no revenge tour for Diego unfortunately for him.

Then we preview this double game week. St. Louis FC are not the same team they were last year. At the same time, this fixture last year was a new low for the club. Also, Anthony Markanich revenge tour? Then CF Montreal are in turmoil at the front office level and aren't great on the field. Victor Wanyama is back though. Braidon and Matt discuss whether Colorado can make this a four point week or better?

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Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, Welcome To Wrexham stole our meme! Rabbi and Red banter about the international break. The vibes around the USMNT are slightly better after that draw against Brazil. We talk expectations for them at Copa America, Cole Bassett not getting minutes against Japan, and Moïse Bombito getting a draw against Kylian Mbappé.

Then we discuss the Rapids summer transfer window. Where are we at on the options to buy for Rafael Navarro and Lamine Diack? Who could we see leaving the club? What's the timeline for Bombito and Bassett, if there is one? What positions would we target?

Then we discuss Saturday's home match against Austin FC and the Diego Rubio return to Commerce City. The boys break down how the season is going for the Verde and Black, what the former Pids are up to, and if this is a must win. Both teams will be looking to respond after two losses a few weeks ago.

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Hello Colorado Rapids fans! Happy National Hug Your Cat Day. Happy 80th Anniversary of D-Day, one of the greatest days in American history. This week on Holding The High Line, the Pids took two Ls on the road.

We banter about the MLS All-Star Game. Voting is open through June 10 for fans and media. We discuss why the Rapids haven't had an All Star since 2017 and why they're unlikely to get one this year, again. Poor 2022 Diego Rubio. Poor Cole Bassett and Moïse Bombito. No ASG Without Rapids Representation!

But hey, at least those guys will have fun this international break. Also, how about Emma Hayes' Lady Yanks? The Colorado girls are back and they cooked in those two friendlies against Korea.

Then we talk about Colorado losing on the road to Houston Dynamo and Vancouver Whitecaps. All that squad rotation was something. Was it a good thing short term or long term? Who did a job and who was poor? What's wrong with the defense and is it all (or mostly) on goalkeeper Zack Steffen? Rafael Navarro missed another penalty. Djordje Mihailović was great at least.

Then we've got a good Ask HTHL about bringing Dominique Badji back and playing a 4-4-2 diamond.

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Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, MLS is back! Happy Birthday Chris Armas! Rabbi and Red recap how the Pids found a way to beat Philadelphia Union. How about Zack Steffen best goalkeeper?

We discuss the game of two halves, big goals from Oli Larraz and Calvin Harris. Then of course, the penalty shoot out. Mark talks about what it means that the Pids are back in the Concacaf Champions Cup.

Then we talk FC Dallas. They've gotten a new coach bump but got grouped in Leagues Cup. There's some injuries to consider. Weird things happen in Frisco, Texas and weird things happen on Phish Dick's weekend.

Also, Matt shaved his head.

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Hello Cleveland! This week on Holding The High Line, the Colorado Rapids did not hold the high line against Minnesota United. Rabbi and Red get together to celebrate that Kévin Cabral brace.

We banter about Vancouver Whitecaps fans losing to an Inter Miami side without Lionel Messi and paying a lot of money to do so. Messi's road games are turning into competitive testimonials and it's a problem. Also, we're rooting for Marco Reus and Dortmund in Champions League.

Then we talk about three games. Colorado were torn up the middle by the Loons but recovered in the second half to get a draw. Then there's two tough road games against Houston Dynamo and Vancouver. Colorado's already played both of these teams. Hector Herrera is back. Vancouver's underperforming, maybe. What do we make of these games?

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Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, it's a mixed bag. Rabbi and Red discuss former Rapids manager Gary Smith getting fired by Nashville SC. We also analyze the MLSPA announcing the Colorado Rapids player salaries. Then we get into the games from last week.

Matt and Mark discuss the win over the Vancouver Whitecaps after a penalty and a red card. How much can we read into this result given that? The we give you all a Rocky Mountain Cup therapy session. What went wrong, how did it happen, and why. If nothing else, it comes down to a third leg on July 20.

Then we look ahead to Minnesota United FC. How are the Loons doing so well without Emmanuel Reynoso? Are they also successful as a collective? Do they have a weak midfield? Can the Rapids bounce back again from a tough loss to get a result at home?

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Red recaps his weekend attending the Rocky Mountain Cup away day at Real Salt Lake with a special surprise.

Hear from Neal Enblem, Fan Engagement Specialist Fernando Valera, Chris Armas, Keegan Rosenberry, Pablo Mastroeni, and Zac MacMath.

Look back on an adventure, good conversations with good people, and ultimately a Greek Tragedy of a soccer game. Holding The Dumb Line with Rabbi and Fred will be back later this week.

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Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, it's a long show. Rabbi and Red banter about chief scout Chris Zitterbart leaving the club for Philadelphia Union. Also, what does Jesse Marsch getting the Canada job mean for Moise Bombito?

We recap that game against San Jose Earthquakes. Were the three offside goals correctly called? How good were Rafael Navarro and Omir Fernandez? Is it time to talk about Sam Vines? What went wrong defensively and why did the team collapse? Also, good for William Yarbrough in his first return to DICK's Sporting Goods Park.

Then we look ahead to the Pids first Double Game Week of the season. Are Vancouver Whitecaps an MLS dark horse? What can we expect from Ryan Gauld and Brian White? Then we look ahead to Leg 2 of the Rocky Mountain Cup. Chicho Arango is scoring goals for fun. Real Salt Lake are top of the Western Conference. It's a big week for Colorado, especially given how Saturday went.

We end the show with some Ask HTHLs. There's lots of players talk. Also, who wins in a battle between RapidMan and Leo the Lion.

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Hey Colorado Rapids fans, WE'RE WALKIN' HEEEEEER! Holding The High Line podcasts on Return of the Sixth, to the joy of defensive midfielders everywhere. We recap a win against NYCFC. There were individual performances about with Rafael Navarro and Cole Bassett scoring. Oliver Larraz and Moïse Bombito did the job defensively. Omir Fernandez and Kévin Cabral were good between the boxes.

We celebrate Tim Howard being inducted into the U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame. Then we preview a home match against an improved San Jose Earthquakes team. Here are Rabbi's and Red's soccer streaming articles we referenced. Also, here's Darlington Nagbe's TACO rings.

Hello Colorado Rapids fans. Tim Howard is officially a member of the U.S. Soccer Hall Of Fame. The HOF in Frisco, Texas hosted virtual media availability with every member of the 2024 Class. Here's the full audio from that call. Tim speaks on his time with the U.S. National Team, his soccer journey, Everton, and of course being captain of Colorado Rapids. Enjoy.

Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, we're The Tortured Pids Department. Rabbi and Red banter about potential MLS expansion to Indianapolis as the American Soccer Wars between MLS and the USL continue. We recap a 2-1 loss to FC Cincinnati. Then we preview Sunday's game against New York City FC. There's a really good discussion about Kévin Cabral, Rafael Navarro, and the lack of attacking DP output.

Oh, and here's that Peter Vermes meme. This pod was a bit of a mess. We were tired and scatter brained for a late night recording. Apologies. Hopefully we and the Rapids will be better by next week.

Hello Colorado Rapids fans and officially Chris Armas! This week on Holding The High Line, THE RAPIDS got another win. Rabbi and Red banter about Rafael Navarro's value as the club may be looking to make a permanent transfer at a lower price point. We recap that 2-1 win against FC Dallas. Then we discuss Adam Beaudry potentially going to Arsenal on a training stint. We look ahead to Saturday's match at FC Cincinnati with some help of Reid Connelly. 

Reid is the founder of MLS Fantasy Boss, a website dedicated to covering and helping MLS Fantasy players. He's also a host of the MLS Fantasy Insider podcast and a pretty awesome MLS Fantasy Discord. He's on Twitter @MLSFantasyBoss. Get more info on the basics of MLS Fantasy here.

Also, Red was a guest on Cincinnati Soccer Talk's Jersey Swap this week to preview Saturday's game. You can check that out here.

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Hello Colorado Rapids fans and Chris Armas! This week on Holding The High Line, THE RAPIDS beat San Jose Earthquakes 3-0! HTHL has four points from two away days recently. We banter about Rabbi's experience at PayPal Park. Then we recap the 3-0 win against San Jose. We talk Rafael Navarro, xG, and Zack Steffen's first clean sheet.

Then we talk player news. Jasper Löffelsend has signed a contract extension. Dillon Serna announced his retirement. We celebrate his career. We finish the show discussing a(nother must win?) game against FC Dallas and doing Ask HTHL. Should dogs get to use all four paws in soccer? What happens when Connor Ronan is back from his knee injury? What do the Pids need to do to get some respect around here? We've got answers.

Also, Rabbi was a guest on Quakes Epicenter after Saturday's game. Find it on YouTube here.

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Hello Colorado Rapids fans. Here is the third episode of Memories From Toronto. This week, Red speaks to striker Omar Cummings. We discuss how he the born and raised Jamaican ended up at the University of Cincinnati and the Colorado Rapids Reserves (Colorado Cobras).

We learn about his relationships with Kosuke Kimura and Conor Casey. He's got thoughts on why he and Casey worked so well as a forward tandem and what made Gary Smith's style perfectly for that team. Get ready to go inside the grumpy mind of Casey, courtesy of the one person who could read his thoughts.

The Reggae Boy shares his perspective on that fishing boat Kosuke bought. We discuss big regular season wins and how he and Mac Kandji got along and weren't really competing with each other(?).

Then we discuss that playoff run. What was that series with Columbus Crew like? Why didn't he take a penalty at the end of that second leg? Was he really penalty shy? How was it playing San Jose in the Conference Final? And once and for all, we find out who should have gotten credit for the only goal in that game that saw Kimura cross the ball into the box and Cummings make a run to the ball.

Then we discuss the final against FC Dallas. What was that game like? What plays stand out for him? Wait, he was playing that final with an ankle injury?! How did he feel watching the team get the win with him on the bench and Mac getting hurt?

The we discuss the fallout over the next two years that saw him leave the club. What did he make of the Aston Villa rumor and did a move almost happen? Oh, and we discuss what he's doing now with FC Cincinnati.

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Hello Colorado Rapids fans. On this episode of Holding The High Line, Rabbi and Red are masculine melancholy. The Pids lost at LAFC again, this time 4-0. We recap this Leagues Cup Semifinal. Then we have a Leagues Cup Third Place preview.

Mark has a voice note on that 4-0 loss to LAFC with some group therapy recommendations. Red discusses how Leagues Cup has been productive and successful regardless what happens this week. Then we look ahead to a beatable Philadelphia Union. Concacaf Champions Cup is still in reach. This LC run has been uplifting and fun. Can the Pids make it competitively significant?

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Hola fanáticos de los Colorado Rapids. Bienvenidos a Holding The High Line. This week on the pod, Matt Pollard is still coming down from the high of covering Saturday's game in person, seeing Lionel Messi live, and witnessing the Rapids getting a draw.

We banter about what the press box and stadium experience are like at an Inter Miami game. Check out Red's away day diary for more info on that. Rabbi and Red break down how the Rapids went toe to toe with Messi and friends and survived. How about Cole Bassett and Oli Larraz? What's still not working in the attack? Is Moïse Bombito Colorado's best player right now? How good was Kévin Cabral again? And did the Pids get Ted Unkel'd? We've got answers to these questions and more.

Then we touch base on what's going on with Rapids 2 and their recent two losses, including the Platte River Derby in the Open Cup. Then we look ahead to San Jose Earthquakes, who are down bad. Poor William Yarbrough.

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Red takes you through his entire away day experience as Colorado Rapids played at Inter Miami CF and against Lionel Messi for the first time.

Hello Colorado Rapids fans! This week on Holding The High Line, the Rapids beat LAFC! From behind! Off a Djordje Mihailovic brace! Rabbi and Red get together to banter about the atmosphere at DICK's, why it's not great, and what can be done about it. We recap that wild 3-2 win over Los Angeles.

Can the Rapids fake it till they make it? What's still not working with the attack? Is Chris Armas even coaching a pressing team at this point? How about Moïse Bombito and Oli Larraz? Was Kévin Cabral ok? How's Andreas Maxsø dealing with the mask?

Then we talk Open Cup. Rapids 2 take on Northern Colorado Hailstorm. We preview Inter Miami, who could be missing/resting a lot of players, not just Lionel Messi. Can the Rapids make it two wins in a row or is Saturday going to be a loss against a surprise fully operational big pink Death Star.

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Colorado Rapids fans, we have a problem. This week on Holding The High Line, we're all over the place. The Rapids lost to Houston Dynamo on the weekend, and Scabby The Ref was involved.

Rabbi and Red banter about the history of Rapids mascots. RapidMan is the OG, but he went alway. Then we got Edison the Eagle and his Colorado animal crew. Then they went away and RapidMan came back a few years ago. Do you pray to the Old God or the New Gods? Or Both? Either way, Way of RapidMan approves.

Then we discuss the loss to Houston. The pressing was better but there's still no end product. Sam Vines vs Griffin Dorsey was fun. Kimani Stewart-Baynes made his debut. The team just isn't creating enough chances and they're not finishing. Is it time to get worried about Djordje Mihailović and Rafael Navarro? Also, does Lamine Diack being an unused sub again mean he's becoming a bust? Also, what was up with the officiating of that final play where Andreas Maxsø reportedly broke his nose? Did the Rapids even deserve the win? We come up with (some answers), Franco Escobar shenanigans and all.

Also, DON'T THROW TRASH ON THE FIELD!

Then we discuss Rapids 2 beating Azteca in the Open Cup. We've got another South Platte River Derby. And we preview LAFC. Here's the link to that Matt Doyle piece Mark mentioned.

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Hello Colorado Rapids fans. Welcome to Holding The High Line with Rabbi and Red. This week on the podcast, we have a requested banter topic to discuss which Rapids players are the biggest thirst traps. We review the draw against Seattle Sounders. Did Djordje Mihailovic play well even with the missed penalty? Why isn't the team pressing and playing with intensity well? How did they outplay Rave Green and was it too easy? We've got answers to these questions and thoughts on Cole Bassett, Oliver Larraz, and Lamine Diack.

Then we preview Houston Dynamo. They've got injuries and an exciting Colorado native. They finally won an MLS game over the weekend. Concacaf Champions Cup hangover? Is Benny Ball experiencing a sophomore slump?

We also discuss Colorado Rapids 2 playing in the 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. We preview their match against Azteca FC and the roster rules that could see Homegrowns and draft picks get minutes.

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Hello Colorado Rapids fans! How about that win in the Rocky Mountain Cup?! Holding The High is back with good vibes. We banter about Oliver Larraz maybe getting a nickname and the USWNT winning the Concacaf W Gold Cup. The Great Horan was great. Then we break down that win over Real Salt Lake.

We discuss the bad start, Jasper Löffelsend subbing on for an injured Connor Ronan, Cole Bassett and Rafael Navarro scoring, and the defense seeing out a result let by Moïse Bombito. Zack Steffen is making big saves. Oli Larraz is making progress but still has room to grow. What about Djordje Mihailović and Omir Fernandez? Also did the Rapids poop-house RSL and in doing so give them a taste of their own medicine? We discuss all this and more.

During the show, news breaks that Ralph Priso might be on his way to Vancouver Whitecaps. We analyze Priso's disappointing time in Burgundy and what this trade would mean.

Then we preview Seattle Sounders on Saturday. It's an afternoon kickoff with Rave Green well rested.We talk Pedro de la Vega, intensity, Jordan Morris, and the Roldan brothers on the same flank.

Lastly, we take your questions. Are we more or less optimistic on the season than we were three weeks ago? Where does Bombi rank on all time draft picks? Can the Rapids renegotiate the purchase option on Navarro? You've got questions, we've got answers.

Also, here's Red's sicko article on every player who's played for RSL and Colorado.

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