MLS Colorado Rapids

Rapids take on Columbus Crew at home on Friday night

Published on August 1, 2011 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Colorado Rapids News Release


COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (Monday, August 1, 2011) - The Colorado Rapids (8-6-10, 34 points) return to Dick's Sporting Goods Park to take on the Columbus Crew this Friday, August 5 at 7:30 p.m. MT. Last Friday, the Rapids handed Philadelphia Union their first home loss of the season with a 2-1 victory at PPL Park. Pablo Mastroeni netted his first goal of the season and Sanna Nyassi combined again with Omar Cummings to score the game-winner, Nyassi's fourth goal in three games.

The Columbus Crew (9-6-7, 34 points) are riding two straight wins after defeating Portland Timbers at home 1-0 and shutting out Real Salt Lake 2-0 at Rio Tinto Stadium to rise to the top of the Eastern Conference. This Friday's match is also a Heineken Lads Night Out, where fans can get two tickets, two beers, two hot dogs and two t-shirts for $44. Tickets are available by calling 303-825-GOAL or visiting www.ColoradoRapids.com




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