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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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November 24, 9:40 am | By Shaun Schafer

Defender Kosuke Kimura, who scored the goal that put the Colorado Rapids in the final, hoists the MLS Cup on Tuesday in Denver's Skyline Park. (Photograph by Jessica Taves/ColoradoSoccerNow.com.)
The Colorado Rapids gathered in downtown Denver to celebrate the team’s MLS Cup triumph. And to say goodbye to one cog in the team.

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November 22, 1:26 pm | By Shaun Schafer

The returning champions of MLS will hold a rally in downtown Denver 4-5 p.m. Tuesday.

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October 28, 8:43 am | By Shaun Schafer | 2

The MLS announced finalists for a host of league awards, from Rookie of the Year to MVP. Take a look at who’s not there.

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October 24, 7:42 pm | By Mike Martinez

Colorado has no answer for Real Salt Lake’s stoppage time miracles.

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October 2, 10:06 pm | By Shaun Schafer | 1

With everything to play for and a sterling record at home, the Rapids fell apart and lost to the worst team in the league 1-0.

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September 14, 6:55 pm | By Shaun Schafer

What the Rapids will look like and who will be the winners in Tuesday’s trade will become apparent immediately. Saturday night at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, the new look team will face the New England Revolution.

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September 14, 4:39 pm | By Shaun Schafer

The Mehdi Ballouchy era in midfield came to a stunning end on Tuesday as the Rapids swapped the midfielder for insurance on the forward line.