MLS Colorado Rapids

Weekly Update: Rapids Host Chivas USA on Saturday

Published on August 13, 2012 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Colorado Rapids News Release


RAPIDS TO HOST CHIVAS USA THIS SATURDAY: The Colorado Rapids host Chivas USA this Saturday at 7 p.m. MT at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City. Chivas is currently just one point ahead of the Rapids in the standings, and with just 10 games left for the Rapids, both teams will be eager to earn three points out of the matchup. The Coca-Cola Family Night package is available to fans, which includes 4 tickets, 4 meals, and 4 Coca-Cola products for just $49. For more information on the match, or to purchase tickets, call 303-825-GOAL or visit www.ColoradoRapids.com.

FIRST ANNUAL BATTLE OF THE BADGES THIS SATURDAY AFTER RAPIDS FACE CHIVAS USA: The Colorado Rapids have partnered with the City and County of Denver to host the 1st annual Battle of the Badges Charity Soccer Match between Denver Police and Denver Fire on Saturday, August 18 at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. The match will take place immediately after the Rapids take on Chivas USA at 7 p.m. MT, and a $25 ticket will give fans admission to both matches, with a portion of the proceeds benefitting the team's charities, the Denver Police Orphan's Fund and Friends of the Denver Fire Department. For more information, or to purchase tickets, click here or contact Marcus Myrick of the Colorado Rapids at 303-727-3541 or mmyrick@dsgpark.com.

RAPIDS RESERVES FACE CHICAGO FIRE RESERVES ON WEDNESDAY IN ILLINOIS: The Colorado Rapids Reserves will travel to Chicago, Ill. this week to take on the Chicago Fire Reserves at the TOYOTA Park practice field at 10 a.m. CT (9 a.m. MT). The Rapids Reserves currently sit in first place in the Central Division with a 5-2-1 record, and have just two games remaining this season. For more information on the Reserve League, visit www.ColoradoRapids.com/2012reserves.

WILDLIFE EDUCATION NIGHT WITH THE COLORADO RAPIDS THIS SATURDAY: Wildlife Education Night with the Colorado Rapids takes place this Saturday at Dick's Sporting Goods Park as the Rapids take on Chivas USA. Denver Zoo will have a booth on the concourse featuring live animals, artifacts and activities for ticketed fans from 6 p.m. until halftime. For more information, or to purchase tickets for special early access to the animals, contact Kelsey Pinney with the Colorado Rapids at 303-727-3594 or kpinney@dsgpark.com.

RAPIDS' THIRD ANNUAL CHARITY CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT SET FOR SEPTEMBER 10: The Rapids' third annual Charity Classic, a golf tournament with Rapids players and coaches, will tee off on Monday, September 10 at The Club at Pradera in Parker, with all proceeds going to Kroenke Sports Charities. Spots are going quickly but are still available at $300 for individuals and $1000 for foursomes (which could also be three golfers and a Rapids player). Those interested in participating can register by visiting https://www.ksetix.com/community/RapidsCharityClassic, contacting Heather Garcia of the Kroenke Sports and Entertainment Community Relations department at hgarcia@pepsicenter.com or 303-405-1166.

NEXT RAPIDS HOME MATCH ON SEPTEMBER 5 AGAINST PORTLAND TIMBERS: On Wednesday, September 5, the Colorado Rapids will face the Portland Timbers for the second time in six days. They first face each other on August 31 in Portland, and then return to Dick's Sporting Goods Park on September 5. Both matches will be nationally broadcast on NBC Sports, and tickets are still available to the match in Colorado by calling 303-825-GOAL or visiting www.ColoradoRapids.com.

FOLLOW THE RAPIDS ON TWITTER AND FACEBOOK: The latest news and information on the Colorado Rapids can all be found online, with the club, players and executives all posting updates. Information directly from the club can be found on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ColoradoRapids) and Twitter (www.Twitter.com/ColoradoRapids), and players including Drew Moor (@drewmoor), Wells Thompson (@WellsThompson), and Hunter Freeman (@huntfree) as well as club President Tim Hinchey (@tkhinchey3) are all active on Twitter. News and features are always available on www.ColoradoRapids.com.

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