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January 18, 3:22 pm | By Shaun Schafer

The Colorado Rapids added a forward and a defender from the collegiate ranks in the final rounds of the supplemental draft on Tuesday.

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January 13, 1:41 pm | By Shaun Schafer

With only two picks in a three-round draft, the Rapids picked up a pair of young defenders, bringing the roster to 25 out of 30 slots filled.

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January 13, 11:28 am | By Shaun Schafer

(Editor’s Note: This is the final part in a series looking at the Rapids expanded roster for 2011.)
Looking at the Rapids future has been an exercise in looking at what the team already possesses. In considering signing a Designated Player, it’s time to look outside the club.
Where is the rest of the league going, and do the Rapids need a Designated Player to keep pace?
Picking up Juan Pablo Angel makes it clear that the LA Galaxy is not content with a Supporters Shield. Having the best regular season record is …

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January 13, 8:50 am | By Shaun Schafer

With five forwards on the roster, the Rapids have room to add strikers. With the deadly effectiveness of the two starters, the question is how many goal scorers do you need.

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January 12, 9:18 am | By Shaun Schafer

Colorado revolves around grinding midfield play that is rarely stylish, but often effective. All that grinding, however, takes a toll.

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January 11, 12:26 pm | By Shaun Schafer

The Rapids have a solid starting four across the back, but after that, not much. Where they go for defenders will tell a lot about the team’s future.

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January 10, 10:59 pm | By Shaun Schafer

Welcome back! We begin the year with a series looking at how the Rapids will fill their expanded roster in 2011. We start with the most stable spot, the ‘keepers.

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January 3, 5:08 pm | By Shaun Schafer

Tyrone Marshall completed his move back to the Rapids when the veteran defender agreed to a new contract.