Burgundy Wave

YouTube reaction to the Rapids having $5 million in GAM, how they got it, and what it means for the transfer window:
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Former Colorado Rapids Jonathan Lewis made his Lexington SC debut tonight. He was a 73rd minute sub. Had one shot off target, 5.8 rating on FotMob. Lexington lost to Louisville 1-2 on an 85th minute goal.

Podcast: Cole Bassett interview. Recapping the win against Portland Timbers. LA Galaxy preview. Colorado Rapids roster profile discussion.
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Killer Ps Keep On NAGin? We caught up on all things LA Galaxy with Edgar from News Across The Galaxy:
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Inefficient market as in teams don’t sell to MLS without getting a big profit?

Colorado Rapids vs LA Galaxy Preview by @spencer-baldwin.bsky.social:
- Two teams looking to build off wins last week
- Zack Steffen injury: Nico Hansen starts? And who will be captain?
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None of our staff were present at the fan forum last week. Someone who was mentioned a big takeaway we heard is the stadium naming rights being up means the Rapids could get a new deal and use that for renovations. The scoreboard was mentioned as top of mind for that.

Weren’t present but we have little birds here and there. Big takeaway we heard is the stadium naming rights being up means the Rapids could get a new deal and use that for renovations. The scoreboard was mentioned as top of mind for that.

BREAKING: Zack Steffen is OUT for Colorado Rapids' match tomorrow vs LA Galaxy per the MLS Availability Report. He has a shoulder injury. Expect Nico Hansen to start. Ali Fadal is back. No other injuries.

Chris Rindov (leg) and Emiro Garcés (foot) are out for the Gs.

The primary transfer window closes March 26. That's less than 3 weeks. Pids have 2 open U22 slots and haven't spent the Cole Bassett money on a player acquisition. That money could have in part been spent on the GAM purchase.

Inbox: MLS published updated team GAM totals. On January 21, Colorado Rapids had $3.47 mill in GAM. As of today, they have $5 mill. Second most in MLS! Looks like the club bought most if not all of the $2 mill in GAM available for teams in the 2 DPs/4 U22/$2 mill GAM setup.

Patreon Exclusive: Postgame interview with Cole Bassett

Here is the full audio from the media scrum with Bassett after his return to DSGP. Unedited. Cole was honest, introspective, and thoughtful, as always.
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Colorado Rapids Roster Profile Analysis:
- Two open U22 slots
- TAM spent, players loaned for flexibility
- Contract decisions to make on Manyoma, Yapi, and Holding
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Player Ratings: Colorado Rapids 2 Portland Timbers 0
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Most MLS teams that do that use the roof so maybe there’s some structural/logistical complexity that’s not obvious. But to your point, it seems simple and would be an easy win and it hasn’t happened and there’s a lot of those with this club.

There were a few panels on Game Boy screen. “A wild Timber appeared!” RapidMan used some attack. “It’s Super Effective!”

There’s no infrastructure to do hoisting. It’s been discussed for years. Add it to the list of things we’d like changed about DSG.

Yes.

Did Mile High Lokos make a Burgundy Wave drum?

Press Conference Pals 🤝 Neville & Wells

#COLvPOR

Rob Holding says he was a bit up set that Lucas Herrington got the MOTM Oar for his first home game and he still hasn't gotten one. The oar looked like it had the Union Jack on it.

PRO Response to Pool Reporter Question on the Jimer Fory red card:

Portland #27 made no attempt to play the ball, lunging at the opponent with studs exposed. This tackle endangered the safety of the opponent.

PRO Response to Pool Reporter Question on the Pantemis yellow card that was a possible DOGSO:

A yellow card was issued due to the direction of play and the fact that there were two covering defenders with a possibility to defend.

Phil Neville interrupts the press conference with Matt Wells to say hello and congratulations. Wells said good luck with the takeoff given the wind/turbulence. Goods sportsmanship. Funny human moment.

"The response from last week, the mentality. Much closer to the identity we want to have as a team. Really pleased" - Matt Wells on the performance

New motivational message in the press/team meeting room:

Hamzat Ojediran and Lucas Herrington score as Colorado Rapids bounce back, "dominate" Portland Timbers in Cole Bassett's return:
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Gameday Photo Gallery: Colorado Rapids win vs Portland Timbers 2-0
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He joked about how he wanted that one back! He was miffed that Lucas Herrington got the MOTM oar that had a Union Jack on it!

Great minds think alike. Rapids still win so who cares. No we get to multiscreen the night games. Yes ha ha ha yes.