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Rapids celebrate Soccer for All month with Pride Night and SOCO game on June 23

The Colorado Rapids will celebrate MLS WORKS Soccer for All campaign during the game on Saturday, June 23 against Minnesota United FC. The campaign represents the dedication of the Rapids and Major League Soccer to provide an environment where staff, players, partners and fans are treated with dignity and respect regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status.


Commit to ending discrimination and drive positive social change as we celebrate one another and the sport of soccer on Saturday, June 23. 


PRIDE NIGHT


Pride Night Ticket Package


Each Pride Night Ticket Package includes one ticket to the June 23 game against Minnesota United FC and a limited edition scarf for just $35. A portion of each ticket will benefit Gay Bowl XVIII, hosted by the Denver Gay & Lesbian Flag Football League at DICK’S Sporting Goods Park in September. Fans can purchase tickets by clicking the link HERE.

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National Anthem


The National Anthem will be performed by the Harmony Chorale, an all inclusive, non-audition chorus with the mission to embrace and inspire an inclusive community through song. Learn more about Harmony by clicking HERE.


Pride Scarves for Purchase


Limited edition scarves will be featured as the Merch of Match in the Altitude Authentics Team Store for just $19. 

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Pride Armband


The Rapids' captain will be wearing a special Pride armband for the game. Stay tuned to the Rapids Prize Zone to find out how to win your very own autographed armband.

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Mountain Roads, Take Me Home Pride Flags


As part of the club’s gameday tradition, Centennial 38 and Season Ticket Members wave gameday flags throughout the stadium while singing “Mountain Roads” to kick off the start of every home game. In celebration of Pride Night, special flags have been created and incorporated into this full-stadium, fan led tradition.

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SPECIAL OLYMPICS UNIFIED GAME


Colorado Rapids Unified vs Minnesota United FC Unified


The Colorado Rapids and Special Olympics Colorado will kick off their seventh consecutive year together when the Rapids Unified Team face off against the Minnesota FC Unified Team on June 23, immediately after the first team game. Fans are encouraged to stay and cheer on the athletes and show their support for this incredible program. Learn more about the Colorado Rapids Special Olympics team by clicking HERE.

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OTHER SOCCER FOR ALL INITIATIVES


Pride Parade


The Colorado Rapids Street Team will be walking in Denver's Pride Parade on Sunday, June 16.


Soccer for All Shirts


The Colorado Rapids players wore Soccer for All t-shirts to kick off the campaign ahead of their game against Vancouver Whitecaps FC on June 1.

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