The Rapids are looking full speed ahead this week as the team prepares for their next big Western Conference matchup on Sunday, the Rapids Academy continues to dominate, and a couple key players are getting closer to returning to the lineup. Here are this week's news and notes.
Rapids Train Hard in Preparation for Vancouver
This week, training is back in full swing, as everything is focused on the matchup against Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Sunday.
In a welcome return, there have even been some Lalas Abubakar and Sam Vines sightings on the training pitch this week.
The Whitecaps have had strong showings in their first two matches but are sorting through issues of their own – as displayed after they gave up a game-tying goal in the 82nd minute against Toronto last weekend. Click here for an early look at Sunday’s upcoming matchup.
Kellyn Acosta Standing Out Across MLS
Acosta currently leads MLS with eight tackles won through his first 180 minutes of play at left back. This would be impressive for any player, but especially one that is playing on the back line and out of his natural position. Acosta also has seven interceptions, the most of any player on the team.
With he is enjoying such a strong run of form, it will be exciting to see how Acosta continues to track in the U.S. men’s national team field following two consecutive starts in international play during his last call-up. The next USMNT match is set to take place on June 3, when the U.S. takes on Honduras in the first-ever CONCACAF Nations League semifinal right here in Denver. Click here for more information on that match.
The Latest Episode of Elevate is Coming Thursday!
The Rapids have embraced their One Club ethos as the 2021 season is underway, with the team and staff happily welcoming back the supporters and battling the ups and downs of the season, together. This Thursday, take a behind-the-scenes look at the first two weeks of the regular season with the latest episode of Elevate. Before it’s released, catch up on the latest episode of the season.
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Rapids Academy with Another Dominant Weekend
Another undefeated weekend for the Academy! This time, the U-14, U-15, U-17 and U-19 teams went 3-0-1 against Real Colorado. 16-year-old Yaya Toure once again played with the U-19 squad, finding the back of the net and flashing some skill.
The final scores and goal scorers for the weekend are as follows:
- U-14 Won 1-0 – Martin Flores Bravo
- U-15 Won 3-2 – Joshua Elicero, Jacob Lahlou (two goals)
- U-17 Won 1-0 – Alan Salgado
- U-19 Tied 1-1 – Yaya Toure
