MLS Colorado Rapids

Rapids visit Seattle Sounders FC on Saturday

Published on July 11, 2011 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Colorado Rapids News Release


COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (Monday, July 11, 2011) - The Colorado Rapids (6-5-9, 27 points) will travel to face Seattle Sounders FC (9-4-8, 35 points) this Saturday, July 16 at 2:00 p.m. MT at CenturyLink Field. The Rapids are coming off a 2-1 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday night, finishing a grueling stretch of three games in seven days with a win and two ties.

While the Rapids captured a 2-1 home win over Vancouver thanks to goals from Conor Casey, the sixth in his last seven games, and Scott Palguta, his second game-winner this season, Seattle is fresh off a 3-2 road victory against regional rival Portland Timbers. Colorado fell 1-0 to Sounders FC in their first meeting in 2011, on April 22, and this Saturday's game will be broadcast live on Fox Soccer Channel, with pregame programming starting at 1:30 p.m. MT.

The Rapids return home to face New York Red Bulls and international superstars Thierry Henry and Rafa Marquez on Wednesday, July 20 at 7:30 p.m. Three days later, the Rapids take on Benny Feilhaber and the New England Revolution on Saturday, July 23 at 7:00 p.m., also at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. Tickets are still available by calling 303-825-GOAL or visiting www.ColoradoRapids.com.

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