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


Rapids Quick Hits

The Rapids are now 4-2-0 in games in which they have faced the two L.A. teams back-to-back and are 2-1-0 in the back end of those sets...No Rapids player has had a multiple goal game so far this season...Dedi Ben-Dayan and Jovan Kirovski are both in a group that is tied for fourth for the most goals scored against Real Salt Lake.

Rapids vs. Real Head-to-Head

The Rapids have a 3-1-1 all-time regular season record against Real Salt Lake and took the season series last year with a 3-1-0 record. Colorado has given up less than one goal a game to the second-year club. The Rapids are undefeated in the last four games against Real, outscoring them by a combined 7-3 margin.

Colorado-Salt Lake Connections

The Rapids and Real completed a trade on December 12, 2005 in which the teams swapped superstars, with Clint Mathis coming to Colorado and Jeff Cunningham going to Salt Lake. Former Rapids players Seth Trembly and Scott Garlick play for Real, while RSL members Ryan Johnson and Mehdi Ballouchy played for the Rapids' PDL affiliate, the Boulder Rapids Reserve, in 2005. Salt Lake player Jay Nolly grew up in Littleton, CO.

Rapids Kick Off World Cup in Grand Fashion

The Rapids are kicking off the 2006 World Cup in grand style. This Friday's Rapids home game is also the first game date of the world's biggest sporting event, and the Rapids are holding a pregame ceremony involving kids covering the field pregame with flags from every country taking part in this year's World Cup! The Rapids will also run scoreboard updates with World Cup scores from that day's games at home Rapids games throughout the duration tournament. Lastly, the Rapids have partnered with Budweiser to blanket Denver with World Cup viewing parties for every single game of the World Cup! For the complete schedule of viewing parties and promotions, visit www.ColoradoRapids.com

Rapids Ahead in Rocky Mtn. Cup Battle

Friday's game will be the second of four in the second annual battle for the Rocky Mountain Cup. After the first game the Rapids have a slight advantage by leading on the away goals rule 2-0. The Cup is awarded annually to the supporters of the team who wins the season series between the Rapids and Real, and is presented to the winners on the last meeting between the clubs each year (this year's presentation is set for Sept. 2 in Salt Lake City). C10, a supporters group composed of members of each club's fan groups, created the competition before the 2005 season and raised the money for the trophy. For the complete rules and regulations of the tournament, visit the official website at www.RockyMountainCup.com

In the Scoring Race

With five goals from 10 games, Rapids forward Jovan Kirovski is now tied for sixth place in MLS's Golden Boot race. Kirovski is tied with Dallas' Kenny Cooper and D.C.'s Alecko Eskandarian. Carlos Ruiz, Brian Ching, Jeff Cunningham and Jamie Moreno are tied at the top of the table with seven goals, while Ante Razov has six.

Assist Man Terry Cooke

Englishman Terry Cooke's six assists in 10 games have him tied for first place in that department in the league. Cooke, the former Manchester United midfielder, is currently tied for the Rapids' record for the most assists in one game, along with Colombian international Carlos Valderrama and former Rapids stalwart Ross Paule, with three.

Another Local Talent Making it Big

Colorado Springs native Daniel Wasson scored his first career goal with the Rapids on May 27 in the 2-2 tie against Real Salt Lake at Rice Eccles Stadium. Wasson, who was acquired by the Rapids in the 2006 MLS Draft had only played three minutes this season with the first team, but made the best out of his opportunity when Fernando Clavijo put him into the lineup with 10 minutes to go against the Rocky Mountain Cup rivals. His goal in the 84th minute gave the Rapids the momentary lead, but the game was tied by the locals in the 88th minute.

Local Talent Gets Playing Time

Continuing with their constant efforts to identify and develop local talent, the Colorado Rapids have already had two local players on the pitch representing the club this year. Fort Collins native Colin Clark, who played at all levels in the state of Colorado, made his MLS debut with the Rapids on Saturday, April 29 in the 1-0 loss to the Houston Dynamo. Another local talent, Daniel Wasson, who grew up in Colorado Springs, made his debut in the 2-1 win over D.C. United and scored his first career goal on Saturday, May 27 in the 2-2 tie against Real Salt Lake. The Rapids have the third most local players in their roster of all the six Western Conference teams, and the fourth most in Major League Soccer. The Galaxy and Chivas USA lead the pack, followed by the Red Bulls. Here is the count of local players with their respective club: Chivas USA (10 players born in CA); Los Angeles Galaxy (9 players born in CA); Red Bulls (6 players born in NY/NJ); Colorado Rapids (5 players born in CO); DC United (4 players born in DC metro area); Chicago (2 players born in IL), New England (2 players born in NH and RI), Dallas (2 players born in TX), RSL (2 players born in UT); Houston (1 player born in TX), Kansas City (1 player born in MO) and Columbus (1 player born in OH).

DC & Columbus Go Winless All-Time at INVESCO Field

With the 2-1 win over DC United on Saturday, May 6th, the Rapids have closed another page in the team's history. With their victory over DC, they assured themselves an all-time undefeated record against United at INVESCO Field at Mile High. Saturday's game was the last time United will ever play at INVESCO Field, with the Rapids moving to their new stadium next season. The Rapids never lost to DC at INVESCO, recording a 4-0-2 record against DC and outscoring them 7 goals to 3 since 2002, the first year of the Rapids' occupancy at the stadium. The Rapids hold the same record against the Columbus Crew, having never dropped a game to that Eastern Conference team either at INVESCO Field.

Rapids All-Time vs. Opponents at INVESCO

The Rapids will be opening their new stadium in Commerce City in April 2007, and as they close their final season at INVESCO Field, the numbers tell the story of a home field advantage that will only increase at the new facility. DC and Columbus have already played their final games at the stadium and the records will be updated as opponents play their final games

at the mile high venue this season.

Rapids Final All-Time Records vs. Opponents at INVESCO Field:

vs. DC United (4-0-2)

vs. Columbus (4-0-2)

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