Pablo Mastroeni would be described as enjoying a renaissance on offense, except his rebirth is more impressive than his start.

It was freezing, windy and spitting snow in Commerce City when forward Caleb Folan lit up the night with two goals in a commanding Rapids win.

Colorado, off to its best start ever, has a promising opponent coming to town at 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Tenacious team defense made Quincy Amarikwa’s first half goal stand up as the Rapids took three points from Chivas USA at the Home Depot Center on Saturday night.

Colorado opens its MLS Cup defense against the expansion Portland Timbers on Saturday night at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City.

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

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.

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.

Enough about the 4-5-1 versus the 4-4-2. It’s time to forecast how these two teams will finish when the Colorado Rapids and FC Dallas meet for the MLS Cup on Sundayu.