MLS Colorado Rapids

Rapids host Red Bulls on Wednesday and Revolution on Saturday

Published on July 18, 2011 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Colorado Rapids News Release


COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (Monday, July 18, 2011) - The Colorado Rapids play back-to-back home games this week, first taking on Thierry Henry and the New York Red Bulls on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. MT before hosting the New England Revolution on Saturday at 7:00 p.m. MT. The Rapids (6-6-9, 27 points) are coming off a high-scoring 4-3 loss at Seattle Sounders FC this past Saturday, and are looking for a second consecutive home win on Wednesday after topping Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2-1 on July 9.

The New York Red Bulls (6-4-11, 29 points) are in second place in the Eastern Conference and are coming off a 0-0 draw at Chivas USA. The Red Bulls, who feature stars Thierry Henry and Rafael Marquez, played to a 2-2 draw against the Rapids in New York on May 25, a game in which all four goals came in a six minute span in the first half. Jeff Larentowicz scored both Rapids goals in the match, and the midfielder also scored this past weekend in Seattle.

The New England Revolution (3-9-7, 16 points) are currently at the foot of the Eastern Conference standings, coming off a 3-0 loss on Sunday to the first place Philadelphia Union. The Revolution will visit D.C. United on Wednesday before traveling to Colorado for Saturday's game.

Tickets to both matches are available by calling 303-825-GOAL or visiting www.ColoradoRapids.com .

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