Colorado School of Mines striker Kayla Mitchell, left, was named the RMAC offensive player of the week; Courtney Ryan of Metro State was the defensive player of the week; two Mines players won both awards for the men; we check in with former Colorado Rapids striker Tam, er, Tom McManus; D.C. United players get a nude awakening; the American Soccer Minute for week 30 of MLS; and more! (photo by George Tanner/ ColoradoSoccerNow.com)

The University of Denver’s Kaitlin Bast was named the Sun Belt Conference’s player of the week and was picked for Soccer America’s team of the week. The freshman from Centennial was one of a group of Colorado soccer players who earned recognition for their play.
(Photo by Tom Auclair/ColoradoSoccerNow.com)

Colorado College graduate Chris Quon dies suddenly, MLS Cup has moved and has a big challenge in its new time slot, John Spencer is in the news again, and this week’s American Soccer Minute.

DU freshman forward Alex Tarnoczi, far left, had himself a big weekend against Dayton and Belmont, two Beccas stood tall for Metropolitan State College, the Adams State men’s team got its first lead ever, Preston Burpo looks like he’ll start for the Colorado Rapids on Friday against San Jose, and much, much more! (photo by George Tanner/ ColoradoSoccerNow.com)

We discuss Colorado College’s four-team tournament, Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference men’s and women’s honors, the possibilities for MVP of Major League Soccer, and the MLS playoff race. Read on, McDuff. …

Today we hear from Regis University men’s soccer coach Tony McCall, and we take a look at the Colorado School of Mines men’s and women’s teams, Colorado Rapids coach Gary Smith’s comments on the Ugo Ihemelu-Drew Moor trade, my votes for Major League Soccer player of the month, the Super Classico between Chivas USA and Los Angeles Galaxy, CU record-setter Nikki Marshall and more!

CU’s Kara Linder and Nikki Marshall add to their growing list of accolades, the Nats call up Conor Casey for two qualifiers, the Rapids have a few new teams to worry about, the Buffs and Pioneers have busy weekends ahead of them, the Metro State women are aiming high, and more!

DU men’s exhibition vs. Stanford is moved to Commerce City, my votes for MLS player of the week, Dedi Ben Dayan, Junior Agogo, Alexsys Tamayo, the WPS champs and more!

Spenny joins the Gallery of Honor, Soccer America picks CU’s Nikki Marshall as an All-American, free posters and soccer balls and sunglasses at the next match at Dick’s, Peter Vermes on the sidelines, and more!

The Chivas USA coach gets fined; McManus scores (what else?); Hunter Freeman and Thiago Martins in Norway; the Bailiwick of Guernsey is reading ColoradoSoccerNow.com; and much more …