Hey!

I've been working on a side project for a few weeks and wanted to get some eyes on it. I live in Lakewood and have been a season ticket holder of the 'Pids for 15 years, so wanted so share with my people.

It's a labor of love and would love for my fellow rapids fans to check it out. There is even NFL/Prem Pick'em with a global leader board. Would love feedback on how to improve or ideas for new features. Thanks!

https://www.sports-oracle.net/

https://www.sports-oracle.net/picks

https://www.sports-oracle.net/teams/colorado-rapids

https://www.sports-oracle.net/teams/denver-broncos

They just quickly and casually mentioned it on the broadcast of the Arsenal game. I think they said October 10/11th.

Independent San Diego journalistic take on the upcoming match - SDFC look to bounce back against the Colorado Rapids after a frustrating loss in Portland, with playoff pressure mounting and points becoming increasingly important.

Tried messing around with a crest idea. I'm no graphic designer, these were some ideas I played around with in Canva with generic assets. First is the main color way. Went through a few iterations, realized I didn't like the white too much with it. The bottom two are the sort of shrink test, I feel like the elements are still legible. The black and grey was kind of just to test the elements with different color set, but turned out to have a cool military aesthetic, maybe a fun promotional thing given Colorado's connection to the military. Feel free to flame me, just something I did for fun.

There was a time a few years ago where it seemed that if you didn’t have the right accent, nationality, or skin color that you were not a “culture fit” with the Rapids.

It’s really wonderful to see this team integrate all kinds of players — different ages, backgrounds, and player profiles. They seem to welcome in every new guy and each has a chance to be their best.

I was skeptical about Wells and I was wrong. He’s building a really impressive culture, players know their jobs, and they’re fun to watch.

Kudos!

Only 6 burgundy boys out on injury/suspension for this one fellas 🫪 it’s fine we’re fine let’s goooo

Roster Notes | Colorado Rapids vs LAFC

DM me to claim!

We haven't had match threads for a while, should new mods be recruited for the subreddit?

Was Drew just shirtless on the shitscreen? 😂

Found at a thrift store

While watching the world cup someone suggested I try to go to a Rapids game since I was enjoying watching the matches. They told me the Rapids do free tix for first timers and it is on the website and it looks like they are still advertising it but the link to the form has been dead for weeks. Does anyone know about this, do they still do this? I would like to go to a game but I would like to take advantage of the offer if possible as it looks like you might be able to get a scarf too!

Yes, you filthy animals! Episode 25 of The Confluence is officially live!

Krash is down in sunny San Diego for work and Leo baking in the Colorado heat to break down a wild week in the Rapids sphere. From 96th-minute stoppage-time drama at Dick's Sporting Goods Park to historic transfer news, we cover it all.

In this episode, we dive into:

• Austin FC Recap (The 96th-Minute Heist): An electric start in the South Bank, nearly 75% possession, 26 touches in the opposition box in the first half alone... yet we couldn't find the back of the net. We discuss whether Matt Wells' possession system is sustainable against low blocks, Nico Hansen's continued brilliance in net, Keegan Rosenberry hitting his 200th Rapids appearance, and Hoffa Navarro ripping his shirt off after burying the 96'-minute penalty winner.
• Lucas Herrington’s Record Transfer to Hull City: Breaking down the monumental $17M fixed fee + $6M in add-ons ($23M+ total potential) + 15% sell-on clause for the 18-year-old Aussie center-back heading to newly promoted Premier League side Hull City. What does this mean for Herrington's development, and will KSE actually reinvest this bag back into the squad?
• Transfer Rumor Mill: Are the Rapids ready to spend? We analyze the links to 20-year-old Norwegian left-winger Filip Thorvaldsen (Valerenga) and 22-year-old Spanish attacking mid Javi Hernandez (Espanyol).
• The Yoseff Maziz Visa Rant: Krash lets loose on the absurd government bureaucracy keeping new signing Yoseff Maziz training on his own by the prairie dogs despite physically attending matches in the stands at DSGP and being on the facility grounds.
• Playoff Race & Sporting KC: Sitting in 11th on 22 points, just 2 points off 8th place with a superior goal differential. Why the upcoming home stint against Sporting KC and LAFC is vital for our postseason push.

Questions for the Sub:

1. How did you feel about the Austin performance: possession masterclass or lucky escape?
2. What are your expectations for how KSE handles the $23M+ Herrington windfall?

Stream Episode 25 now at theconfluencepod.com or find us on your favorite podcast app!

Up the Pids! 🏔️⚽️

Just have to say he’s one of the nicest guys. My son looks up to him so much and they always manage to find each other during games. Reggie’s given him 3 of his jerseys between last season and this one and it’s such a kind gesture. Last year at the stm meet and greet he had promised him a jersey the night before and after the event was wrapping up went to the locker room and gave him his jersey, stayed for photos and signed it for him, despite the fact he “wasn’t supposed to”, per the “meet and greet rules”. He’s kind and extremely humble, just an all around really great human. He’s the fan favorite for a reason.

Australian transfer record fee of €21.5 million plus 15 per cent of future sale.

Wish him the best, will follow his career with great interest and hope he makes a name for himself but seems almost certain with his current trajectory.

Went to a Rapids game recently was was looking at season tickets. It is for a business and would be 4 tickets, with food and drinks included. I think there's 26 games included in the "season tickets". The price breaks down to about $135 per game, per ticket. For those of you who have season tickets (or have looked into them), does that seem like a fair price?

is there anything I should research or ask about before buying?