MLS Colorado Rapids

Rapids Weekly Notes

Published on March 28, 2005 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Colorado Rapids News Release


The Three Amigos are Back: With Colorado Rapids goalkeeper Joe Cannon joining the team in Austin, TX on Wednesday, last week, three of the four Black and Blue players that were called into the United States National Team Camp by Head Coach Bruce Arena have returned to the club. The only two players left to join Fernando Clavijo's side are midfielder Pablo Mastroeni, who played 70 minutes in the United States' 2-1 World Cup Qualifying loss to Mexico at Azteca Stadium, and defender Hunter Freeman, who was with the USA Under-20 side at a tournament in South Korea. Both remaining players are expected to join the Rapids before the team's season opener against Kansas City on Saturday, April 2nd at Arrowhead Stadium.

International Gathering: With the signing of midfielders Alain Nkong and Terry Cooke and forward Wolde Harris, the Rapids have gathered players from 9 different countries on their current roster. The 10 different nationalities are represented as follows: Haitian striker Jean Philippe Peguero, Uruguayan midfielder Martin Morales, the Jamaican duo of Wolde Harris and Jeff Cunningham, Englishman Terry Cooke, Cameroonian International Alain Nkong, Israeli Defender Guy Melamed, Canada native Mark Chung and Argentina-born Pablo Mastroeni. With some of them having green cards and others having acquired United States citizenship, only four of them are considered Senior Internationals: Cooke, Melamed, Nkong and Morales.

Checking in with Kansas City: With the return of forward Wolde Harris to the Rapids, the Black and Blue will have three of the team's five most productive scorers against the Wizards in club history for Saturday's match. Chris Henderson has a lifetime six goals and six assists against Kansas City, while Harris holds a five goal, two assist record. Mark Chung holds an all-time record of four goals and two assists against the Wizards. It is interesting to note that all three players have also played for the Wizards at one time or another of their career.

BLACK AND BLUE WEEK BEGINS SUNDAY!:

Rapids Fanfest is Here: This annual free of charge event gives fans their first chance to meet the 2005 Rapids squad, get autographs from the Rapids players, pose for photos, meet new head coach Fernando Clavijo, get free giveaways, and tour the seats at INVESCO Field at Mile High. The event will take place on Sunday, April 3 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (MT) at Invesco Field, where the Black and Blue will arrive straight from the airport after returning to Colorado from their season opener against Kansas City the day before.

Local TV Celebrity Lionel Bienvenu to Emcee Rapids Kickoff Luncheon: KMGH Channel 7 Sports Anchor Lionel Bienvenu has been revealed as the Emcee for next Tuesday's 6th Annual Kickoff Luncheon, taking place at the Pepsi Center. The Colorado Rapids' Annual Kickoff Luncheon gives fans and clients a chance to rub shoulders with the Rapids players and coaches, interact with movers and shakers in the soccer world, and enjoy a fantastic meal at the Pepsi Center's Ridgeline Restaurant. Head Coach Fernando Clavijo will be the featured speaker at the event. The Kickoff Luncheon will also feature a huge silent auction. Single tickets are still available, as well as entire tables of 7, which will include a Rapids player seated at your table! All proceeds benefit the Rapids Community Care Foundation, who will award their 2005 grants at the Luncheon.

For more information on any of the Rapids' 2005 Black & Blue Week Events, fans should visit www.coloradorapids.com.

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