MLS Colorado Rapids

Weekly Update: Rapids Host Chivas USA for Saturday Match

Published on April 23, 2012 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Colorado Rapids News Release


CHIVAS USA VISITS DICK'S SPORTING GOODS PARK ON SATURDAY: The Colorado Rapids will face Chivas USA this Saturday at Dick's Sporting Goods Park for their second straight match against a Los Angeles team. Chivas have won all three of their away matches so far, and most recently fell 1-0 to Philadelphia Union on April 21 at home. A Heineken Lads Night Out deal is available for the game, which includes 2 tickets, 2 Heinekens, 2 hot dogs and 2 scarves for only $44. Additionally, any fan that shows their ticket from the LA Galaxy game on April 21 will receive a $10 discount when purchasing tickets to the Chivas match (cannot be combined with the Heineken Lads Night Out promotion). For tickets, call 303-825-GOAL or visit www.ColoradoRapids.com.

RAPIDS ACADEMY TO HOST HIGH SCHOOL BOYS COACHES SUMMIT ON SATURDAY: The Colorado Rapids Youth Academy will be hosting a high school boys soccer coaches summit this Saturday, April 28 ahead of the Rapids match against Chivas USA at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. The event, which will be led by members of the Colorado rapids youth technical staff and the region's technical advisor for U.S. Soccer, Carson Porter, will begin at 5 p.m. and includes entry to the Rapids match at 7 p.m. for all participants. Interested participants should RSVP by Thursday, April 26 at 5 p.m. to Kelsey Pinney of the Colorado Rapids by clicking here, and can contact her at 303-727-3594 or kpinney@dsgpark with any questions.

RAPIDS VISIT NEW ENGLAND AND DALLAS FOR MATCHES NEXT WEEK: After facing Chivas USA at home on Saturday, the Rapids hit the road for two away games in one week. They start with a midweek matchup against New England Revolution at 6 p.m. MT on Wednesday, May 2, broadcast live on Altitude. Then later in the week they travel to Texas to take on FC Dallas on Sunday, May 6 at 5 p.m. MT, broadcast live on Altitude and Galavision. Both matches will also be covered live on Mile High Sports Radio (93.7 FM, 1510 AM) and ESPN Deportes Radio (87.7 FM). For more information on the matches and the official Coors Light Away Game Viewing Parties, visit www.ColoradoRapids.com.

PICKENS CLOSE TO RAPIDS SHUTOUT RECORD: Rapids goalkeeper Matt Pickens needs just one more clean sheet to tie Joe Cannon for the most all-time shutouts in Rapids history (25), and could achieve the milestone against Chivas USA on Saturday. With the 2-0 victory against Chicago at home on April 1, Pickens earned his 24th regular season shutout for Colorado and the 35th of his MLS career. Despite three straight losses, Pickens has made many spectacular saves to keep the Rapids in the game until the final whistle.

RAPIDS SUFFER FIRST HOME LOSS TO GALAXY: On Saturday, the Colorado Rapids suffered their first home loss of the season 2-1 to the LA Galaxy in front of 19,152 fans. Scoring opened in the 21st minute with an unfortunate Rapids own goal, and Landon Donovan gave the Galaxy a two-goal lead just before halftime. Rapids forward Omar Cummings provided a spark in the 63rd minute with a goal that is nominated for the AT&T Goal of the Week; click here to watch Cummings' tally and vote. The Rapids had a chance to even the score on a penalty kick that was saved by the LA 'keeper, and ultimately fell 2-1. For a full recap of the match, including statistics, box scores and highlights, click here.

RAPIDS U-18 ACADEMY SQUAD REMAINS ATOP THE TABLE: The Under-18 Colorado Rapids Academy team lost their first match of the season this weekend against local rivals Colorado Rush to a 2-1 final score. Before the match, they were the only remaining undefeated squad out of 78 teams in the U-18 U.S. Soccer Development Academy, and now hold a 7-1-5 overall record in the Central Conference (3-1-2 in the Frontier Division). The U-16s also fell to the Rush by a score of 4-2 on Saturday. The Rapids will have another shot against the Rush this weekend, as they face off for the second time on Saturday. For the full schedule and results, click here.

SINGLE-GAME TICKETS FOR SECOND HALF OF SEASON ON SALE NOW: Single-game tickets for the second half of the Colorado Rapids 2012 are now on sale to the public. The second half of the season features the annual 4thFEST on July 4 against Vancouver, the third match of the Rocky Mountain Cup against Real Salt Lake on August 4, and the LA Galaxy on September 30. Tickets can be purchased online at www.ColoradoRapids.com or at the Box Office. For the full schedule, visit www.ColoradoRapids.com/schedule.

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