MLS Colorado Rapids

Rapids Sign Young Stars to Long-Term Deals

Published on February 3, 2009 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Colorado Rapids News Release


The Colorado Rapids announced on Friday that the club has secured the future services of a quartet of the team's most talented young talent. Midfielders Colin Clark and Nick LaBrocca and defenders Jordan Harvey and Kosuke Kimura were signed by the Rapids to new four-year contracts. Per league and team policy, financial terms were not disclosed. "I am overwhelmed that these players have committed their futures to the club," said Rapids head coach Gary Smith.

Live it up in the Rapids' exclusive club seat sections for 2009! Each club table seats 4 people, and includes a personal server, a special club seat menu, and brand new for 2009, your game ticket includes $12 worth of complimentary food or drinks! For full details, call the Rapids at (303) 825-GOAL!

Ihemelu & Pickens Recalled to USMNT Rapids defender Ugo Ihemelu and goalkeeper Matt Pickens have been recalled by US Men's National Team Head Coach Bob Bradley to join the US camp ahead of next week's World Cup Qualifier vs. arch-rivals Mexico. Ihemelu earned a cap in the USA's previous match vs. Sweden.

USA v. Mexico Viewing Party Next Wed.! The Rapids invite all fans to join Colorado's most passionate soccer fans at Fado Irish Pub for the official Colorado viewing party for the USA vs. Mexico World Cup Qualifier! Be there next Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 5pm to watch this all-important match live with other great fans!

Register for the Rapids Adult Soccer League! Attention adult soccer players: it's time to break out the boots! The 2009 Spring Season of the Rapids Adult League kicks off in just a few weeks at Dick's Sporting Goods Park! Featuring men's, women's and co-ed divisions, there's a level for every adult player!

Rapids Announce Alliance With Real Maryland The Colorado Rapids and USL-2 club Real Maryland FC have joined together in a strategic partnership, the two clubs announced last week. The collaborative agreement will focus on the development of young players from both sides in addition to other best practice exchanges between the clubs.

Rapids Junior Academy Starts March 28! The Colorado Rapids Junior Academy is a new grassroots soccer program that provides players with the opportunity to learn about, play, and most importantly, enjoy the game of soccer! It calls kids from the same areas in the same schools to come together and share the same passion.

Sign Your Class Up for a Rapids Field Trip! The Rapids '09 Field Trips offer kids a unique Rapids experience! They feature an exclusive tour of Dick's Sporting Goods Park, an autograph session with a Rapids player, a visit by one of the Rapids' mascots, and a free ticket to a home game! Spots are filling quickly, so reserve your Field Trip today!

Sit on the Pitch With Fieldside Seats! It's the best view in the house! Fieldside Seats are back for 2009! Purchase fieldside seats and watch all the action from down on the field level, mere feet from the action! Each game ticket also includes $15 worth of complimentary food & drink!

Join a Rapids Supporters Club! Do you bleed burgundy & blue? Then you should join one of the Rapids' official supporters clubs! Find out what it means to be a truly dedicated fan and attend games with others who feel the same passion you do! For a list of Rapids supporters clubs and the benefits they offer.

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