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Rapids Announce 2006 MLS Regular Season Schedule

February 8, 2006 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Colorado Rapids News Release


DENVER, CO (Wednesday, February 8, 2006)- The Colorado Rapids announced today the team's 2006 regular season schedule, which will kick off with the club's season opener against Major League Soccer's newest club, Houston 1836, at Robertson Stadium on Sunday, April 2nd. The Rapids home opener is set for Saturday, April 8th at 7:00 p.m. (MT) at INVESCO Field at Mile High against Eastern Conference rivals the Columbus Crew.

The Rapids will defend their Rocky Mountain Cup championship title during their four games against Real Salt Lake, which are set for May 27th at Rice Eccles Stadium, June 9th and August 9th at INVESCO Field, and finishing on September 2nd in Utah. The Rapids captured the inaugural Rocky Mountain Cup in 2005 after defeating Real Salt Lake with a 3-1 record on the season.

Fernando Clavijo's side will take on the defending MLS champion Los Angeles Galaxy for the first time this year on Saturday, May 20th at The Home Depot Center, with a return leg eleven days later as Landon Donovan's club will visit the Mile High City on Wednesday, May 31st at 7:30 p.m. (MT).

Freddy Adu and DC United will pay their annual visit to INVESCO Field at Mile High on Saturday, May 6th at 7:00 p.m. (MT).

The Rapids will hold the club's traditional Independence Day soccer and fireworks extravaganza, featuring Colorado's biggest and best fireworks show, for the 11th straight season as they host the New England Revolution on Tuesday, July 4th at 7:30 p.m. (MT) at INVESCO Field at Mile.

Single game tickets for the 2006 season will go on sale Saturday, March 11th at 10:00 a.m. Tickets for single games start at only $10 are available via phone at 303-830-TIXS or online at coloradorapids.com. Returning for 2006 will be the Rapids Kids Night promotion which provides a free ticket for kids 16 and under with the purchase of an adult ticket. Fans can get more information on these great promotions and others by logging on to coloradorapids.com.

COLORADO RAPIDS 2006 MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE ***Updated: February 8, 2006***

(Dates & Events Subject to Change--Visit www.ColoradoRapids.com for updates- Home Games in CAPS)

DAY DATE OPPONENT TIME (MST) TV/RADIO/EVENT/PROMOTIONS Sun. April 2 at Houston 1836 5:30pm TV/Radio: TBA

SAT. APRIL 8 COLUMBUS CREW 7:00pm Rapids 2006 Opening Night & Free Blanket Giveaway!

SAT. APRIL 15 FC DALLAS 7:00pm Student Night!

SAT. APRIL 29 HOUSTON 1836 7:00pm

SAT. MAY 6 DC UNITED 7:00pm Free Jersey Nite, Cinco de Mayo Celebration!

Sat. May 13 at Columbus Crew 5:30pm TV/Radio: TBA

Sat. May 20 at Los Angeles Galaxy 8:30pm TV/Radio: TBA

Sat. May 27 at Real Salt Lake 2:00pm ESPN2/Radio: TBA

WED. MAY 31 LOS ANGELES GALAXY 7:30pm Buck-a-Bud Pregame Happy Hour in Beer Garden!

Sat. June 3 at Chivas USA 8:00pm TV/Radio: TBA

FRI. JUNE 9 REAL SALT LAKE 7:30pm World Cup Kick-off!

WED. JUNE 21 CHIVAS USA 7:30pm Buck-a-Bud Pregame Happy Hour in Beer Garden!

Sat. June 24 at FC Dallas 6:30pm TV/Radio: TBA

TUES. JULY 4 NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION 7:30pm Colorado's Biggest & Best 4th of July Fireworks Show!

SAT. JULY 8 KANSAS CITY WIZARDS 7:00pm

Sat. July 15 at MetroStars 5:30pm TV/Radio: TBA

FRI. JULY 21 CHIVAS USA 7:30pm Hispanic Heritage Night!

WED. JULY 26 HOUSTON 1836 7:30pm Buck-a-Bud Pregame Happy Hour in Beer Garden!

Tba tba MLS All-Star Game - Chicago 1:30pm TV: ABC

Wed. Aug. 2 US Open Cup Match TBA TV/Radio: TBA

Sat. Aug. 5 at FC Dallas 6:30pm TV/Radio: TBA

WED. AUG. 9 REAL SALT LAKE 7:30pm Rocky Mtn. Cup Giveaway & Buck-a-Bud Happy Hour!

SAT. AUG. 12 LOS ANGELES GALAXY 7:00pm Dog Days of Aug., Player Doll Giveaway, Family Nite!

Sat. Aug. 19 at DC United 2:00pm ESPN2/Radio: TBA

Wed. Aug. 23 US Open Cup Quarterfinals TBA TV/Radio: TBA

Sat. Aug. 26 at Chicago Fire 6:30pm TV/Radio: TBA

WED. AUG. 30 FC DALLAS 7:30pm Buck-a-Bud Pregame Happy Hour in Beer Garden!

Sat. Sept. 2 at Real Salt Lake 7:00pm TV/Radio: TBA

Sat. Sept. 9 at Kansas City Wizards 6:30pm TV/Radio: TBA

Wed. Sept. 6 US Open Cup Semifinals TBA TV/Radio: TBA

WED. SEPT. 13 CHICAGO FIRE 7:30pm Rapids Oktoberfest Celebration!

Sat. Sept. 16 at Los Angeles Galaxy 8:30pm TV/Radio: TBA

Sat. Sept. 23 at Chivas USA 8:00pm TV/Radio: TBA

Wed. Sept. 27 US Open Cup Championship TBA TV/Radio: TBA

Sat. Sept. 30 at New England Revolution TBA TV/Radio: TBA

SAT. OCT. 7 METROSTARS 7:00pm Free Ball Giveaway & Fan Appreciation Nite!

Sat. Oct. 14 at Houston 1836 6:30pm TV/Radio: TBA

Sun. Nov. 12 MLS Cup 2006 - Dallas 1:30pm TV: ABC

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