It was a disappointing night for the Rapids. Here are some of my thoughts on the evening.
A disappointing night for the Rapids
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Colorado Rapids Win MLS Cup
The Colorado Rapids won the Major League Soccer Cup in a physical match, but one that was fun to watch, with a 2-1 OT win over FC Dallas.
FC Dallas started the scoring when David Ferriera scored on a beautiful cross from Chavez when the Rapids failed to mark Ferriera.
But FC Dallas would score no more. Conner Casey got the Rapids even with a goal from his rear when he found the ball in a pile of bodies and put it in.
The rest of regular time no one scored despite efforts from both teams. But in the beginning of the 2nd OT, Kandji kicked a ball off FC Dallas defender John and it found the goal for an own goal.
If you watch the replay, Kandji got a boot to the knee and was unable to finish the game. The Rapids finished with 10 men and withstood a rampant attack by FC Dallas including Pickens making a wonderful diving save.
The Rapids bring home its first MLS Championship and hopefully many more to come.
Go Rapids!
Some Random Thoughts…
Here are some random thoughts:
- TCU will surpass Boise State in the BCS standings this weekend. TCU blew out #5 Utah today on the road. They take the inside track to be the one-and-only non-automatic qualifier to make the Bowl Championship Series Bowls. Boise State stands a good chance to go undefeated and not make it. This will open up a whole bunch of scrutiny that the BCS doesn’t want but would deserve.
- The Major League Soccer playoffs get real interesting because the Eastern Conference Finals will take place in Denver between the Colorado Rapids and San Jose Earthquakes on November 13. These two teams from the Western Conference were put in the Eastern Conference after only the top two teams from the East qualified for the playoffs and then promptly lost in the 1st round. Denver come out and support the Rapids!
- Finally Keith Olbermann should have been suspended by NBC for what he did. They have it outlined for all their employees and he crossed the line. It never looks good when you give money to a politician the same day that you have them on for an interview on your show. It’s also hypocritical of him because he called out Fox News for the same thing. Yes there is his 1st amendment right, but journalists have a different ethical standard that they need to live by.
Well that is it for now. I’m getting nervous of how bad this winter will be. It’s been way to nice this fall. I think Mother Nature will make is pay soon.
Rapids Win Game #1 of Playoffs
The Colorado Rapids won the first game of the first round of the Major League Soccer playoffs in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. They beat the Columbus Crew 1-0.
They will finish the series on November 6 in Columbus. It is a cumulative score format so if the Rapids win or tie in that match they will move on to the Eastern Conference Finals.
Denver needs to get behind the Rapids. They are playing quite well right now and have the chance to march deep into the playoffs. It could be a fun run.
Go Rapids!
Official Blows Call in Rapids Game, Red Cards Casey
I just want to say that referee Mark Geiger blew the call on the second yellow for Conor Casey of the Colorado Rapids.
Casey had the position and Dynamo player Eddie Robinson came over the top of Casey initiating the contact. When the referee came over with a yellow, I thought he was going to card Robinson, but no.
I hope FIFA seriously looks at this referee and how he called the game, he had something out for the Rapids. He made several bad calls and this is one of them.
It probably didn’t make a difference in the final score, but one questionable call led to a goal for Houston.
