The Denver Dynamite advanced in the U.S. Arena Open Cup tournament on Tuesday night in Highlands Ranch, defeating former teammate Pete Randall and the Colorado Springs Cavaliers 8-4.

We take a look at the Colorado Rapids’ 2009 wins and losses under certain circumstances, like their record when scoring only one goal or in October or when tied at halftime. … (photo by Prost Amerika Soccer, Seattle)

Colorado Rapids forward Conor Casey, above, is among the 30 players invited to the U.S. men’s national team’s training camp that will begin workouts January 4 at The Home Depot Center in Carson, California. (photo by Tom Auclair/ColoradoSoccerNow.com)

Can a $130 shopping spree at an online soccer shop provide the foundation for a soccer-based Christmas for one family? Take a look at the results …

ColoradoSoccerNow.com chooses the best 11 men’s college soccer players in the state for 2009. Pictured above, from left, are Tom Settle, Fort Lewis; Jamie Cunningham, Fort Lewis; Collin Audley, Denver; Jarod Stigall, Denver. (photos by Tom Auclair and George Tanner/ ColoradoSoccerNow.com)

ColoradoSoccerNow chooses the best 11 women’s college soccer players in the state for 2009. Pictured above, from left, are Lara Campbell, DU; Becca Mays, Metro State, Nikki Marshall, CU; and Kayla Mitchell, Mines. (photos by Jonathan Ingraham, Tom Auclair and George Tanner/ColoradoSoccerNow.com)

In the past, the Colorado Rapids asked the media to participate in voting for their annual postseason awards, but there were more categories. This year, I voted in three categories: MVP, defender of the year and young player of the year. In the latter category, I chose Jacob Peterson, above. (photo by Jonathan Ingraham/ColoradoSoccerNow.com)

Not surprisingly, Division II champions Grand Valley State and Fort Lewis College finished atop the women’s and men’s national rankings, respectively. Take a look inside to see where other Colorado teams finished. …

Tony Avery scored four goals as the Denver Dynamite earned its first win of the PASL-Pro season, a 15-8 victory over in-state rival Fort Collins on Saturday. Nate Flemming led the Fury with three goals.

Oige Kennedy, who began the season as the interim coach of the Skyhawks men’s soccer team, has been named coach by Fort Lewis College. Kennedy became the first coach in NCAA soccer history on any level to win a national championship in his first season.
(photo by Tom Auclair/ColoradoSoccerNow.com)