This match preview for the Colorado Rapids Special Olympics Unified Team is brought to you by Coca-Cola.
The Colorado Rapids Special Olympics Unified team heads to Houston for their final match of the 2017 season this Saturday, September 9 at BBVA Compass Stadium against Special Olympics Texas. The match will take place at 8 a.m. MT prior to the first team match Saturday evening.
The city of Houston has been recovering since Hurricane Harvey made landfall on Texas' southeastern coast on August 25. The Rapids Unified team have recognized that this trip and match are about much more than a game. It’s about helping a community in need. The Rapids Unified athletes will be bringing donation items and presenting them to the Dynamo Unified team before the match. The athletes and traveling staff will be looking to aid in relief projects during their time in Houston.
Here are the rosters for Saturday's match presented by adidas:
<strong>Rapids Unified Team</strong> |
<strong>Houston Dynamo Unified Team</strong> |
Mackenzie Beauvais-nikl, #0 |
Oscar Chapa |
Luke Davidson, #88 |
O'nelle Copeland |
Marie Egan, #6 |
Zach Copeland |
Vincent Egan, #11 |
Hayden Dyson |
Azur Ewari, #15 |
Patrick Hernandez |
Enzo Ewari, #16 |
Aaron Graham |
Troy Fielder, #14 |
Kail Graham |
Michelle Figueroa, #18 |
Jaime Otero |
Erik Franko, #21 |
Tyler Sims |
Alie Goldblatt, #7 |
Ivan Soto Jr. |
Jason Horton, #12 |
David Thibodeux |
Michael Nakano, #8 |
Misha Van Devender |
Colton Rice, #2 |
Matthew Weiser |
Paul Rojas, #5 |
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Jake Slater, #4 |
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Dominic Sisneros, #1 |
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Jonathan Stephens, #17 |
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Scotty Stephens, #32 |
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Lydia Treanor, #28 |
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Miles Wisner, #25 |
The teams will play 11v11 with two 20-minute halves and a five-minute halftime. Both teams have received coaching, instruction and mentoring from both Colorado Rapids and Houston Dynamo players.
This exchange program not only provides Special Olympics athletes with top-level training and competitive experiences, but also offers MLS fans an opportunity to witness the talents and abilities of Special Olympics soccer players’ first-hand.
Tryouts were held on April 8 at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, where a 20-person roster was selected including several new faces.
Through the generosity and financial support of our corporate partners adidas, Cardel Homes, Coca-Cola, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Transamerica the program has continued to grow each year.
The MLS match between the Colorado Rapids and Houston Dynamo will be played later in the evening at 6:30 p.m. MT at BBVA Compass Stadium. For more information on the team, events around this Saturday’s match, visit www.ColoradoRapids.com or call 303-825-GOAL.
