Niko earns MLS player of the week honors
July 12, 2006 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Colorado Rapids News Release
The Rapids' Argentine striker Nicolas Hernandez has been tearing up the league recently. In the past few weeks he's established himself as one of MLS's top hitmen, and he exploded last week. He was named MLS Player of the Week for his efforts in leading the Rapids to a 2-0-0 record in a 5-day span. With two goals and two assists, Hernandez had a hand in all four goals Colorado scored during the week.
On Independence Day, Hernandez led the Rapids to a 3-2 victory over the visiting Revolution, scoring two goals and notching an assist. He added another assist to his total in Saturday's match as well, setting up Clint Mathis on the game's only goal as the Rapids came away with a 1-0 victory over Kansas City.
Rapids at Red Bulls Friday Your Rapids travel to New York this Friday to take on the Red Bulls in a special noon MT match. For all the details you need on the match, including the head-to-head preview, game notes, and info. on Friday's lunchtime viewing party, click here
Colorado Mourns Ed Eid Our soccer community is mourning the loss of Ed Eid, GM of the Colorado State Soccer Assn. Ed was one of the state's soccer pioneers and one of the most genuine human beings you could ever meet. A memorial fund has been created in his memory. Details
Register for the Rapids Golf Classic! Have you ever wanted to golf with your favorite Rapids players? You can get your chance at this year's Rapids Golf Classic, taking place on Sept. 18. All proceeds benefit the Rapids Foundation! To check out all the details and to reserve your spot or foursome, click here
RapidFire Quote of the Week This week's RapidFire Quote of the Week comes from Rapids forward Nicolas Hernandez, voted the MLS Player of the Week, on the experience of being the Man of the Match at the Rapids' 4th of July game:
"We always come out to win and we always try to score, but on a personal level, the atmosphere around [the Fourth of July game] pumps you up to make a better effort. It's very special to contribute to a day that is so special in the history of the Rapids. Not only that, it great to do it on a day that is special in the history of the country."
Major League Soccer Stories from July 12, 2006
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- D.C. United to host Columbus Crew in U.S. Open Cup - D.C. United
- Niko earns MLS player of the week honors - Colorado Rapids
- Rapids game notes - Colorado Rapids
- D.C. United's 'United Drives' collects toiletries - D.C. United
- de Rosario selected to MLS All-Star First XI - Houston Dynamo FC
- D.C. United appearances July 13-15 - D.C. United
- Galaxy's Donovan and Albright named to MLS All-Star First - LA Galaxy
- Dempsey, Joseph voted to MLS All-Star "First XI" - New England Revolution
- D.C. United's Gomez, Moreno and Perkins named to MLS All-Star Team - D.C. United
- All-Star First XI Features Nine Former All-Stars, Two Newcomers - MLS
- Tony Meola Out 2-3 Weeks - New York Red Bulls
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