Rapids game notes
October 20, 2006 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Colorado Rapids News Release
Rapids vs. Dallas All-time Postseason: Colorado and FC Dallas have been matched up three previous times in the playoffs. The Rapids own a 3-1-3 advantage in games and a 3-0 advantage in the all-time series vs. Dallas. Last year Colorado upset Dallas in the first round in penalty kicks after the series and mini game both ended in ties. In Denver, the Rapids have a 2-0-1 record against Dallas in the playoffs.
Rapids Records: The Rapids clinched a playoff spot for a team-record fifth straight time this season. The former record of four consecutive postseason trips was accomplished twice, from 1997-2000 and 2001-2005. On the individual player side, Terry Cooke became the first in Rapids' history to have four multiple assist games in a year this season.
League Leaders: Terry Cooke and Nicolas Hernandez played their way to the top of a couple of league categories this season. Thanks to his two assists in the finale at Houston, Cooke regained the MLS assist title, despite missing nine games late in the season. Hernandez ended the season tied with Dallas' Kenny Cooper with six game-winning goals apiece. Joe Cannon finished fourth in saves with 99 and shutouts with seven.
Rapids Season Awards: The Colorado Rapids will unveil the 2006 Rapids Player of the Year Awards at halftime of this Saturday's Western Conference Semifinal playoff game vs. FC Dallas. The Rapids players who have been selected as award winners in nine different categories will be revealed to the public in a special halftime event. The award winners are selected based on players' performances over the course of the entire season and are voted on by members of the local Colorado media.
Rapids and the Playoffs: By making it to their ninth postseason in the team's 11 seasons, the Rapids remained tied for fourth for the highest percentage of playoff seasons. Colorado and Dallas have made the playoffs 81.8 % of the time while only Chicago, (88.9%), Los Angeles (90.9%) and Houston (100%) are ahead of them. This was officially Houston's first season. Here's a look at all 12 team's all-time playoff-making percentages:
Houston- 100 New York- 72.7
Los Angeles- 90.9 New England- 63.6
Chicago- 88.9 Kansas City- 63.6
Colorado- 81.8 Columbus- 63.6
Dallas- 81.8 Chivas USA- 50.0
DC- 72.7 Salt Lake- 0.00
Rapids Active Playoff Streak: As mentioned earlier, the Rapids ran their streak of making the playoffs to five seasons, which ties with New England for the longest active streak. DC United and New York are right behind having made four straight playoffs. Here is the entire active list:
Colorado- 5 Chivas USA- 1
New England- 5 Houston- 1
DC- 4 Los Angeles- 0
New York- 4 Kansas City- 0
Dallas- 2 Columbus- 0
Chicago- 2 Salt Lake- 0
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