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
traveled to Washington, D.C. Thursday morning to take on D.C. United’s Unified team for their second match of the season.
After falling to D.C.'s Unified team last year at home, the Rapids' Unified team is ready for a rematch. The game will take place at RFK Auxiliary Field on Saturday, July 28 at 2:00 PM. The game is free and open to the public. Both teams will be attending the first-team game later on Saturday.
The teams have received coaching, instruction and mentoring from both Colorado Rapids and D.C. United players. The 7v7 game will feature two 20-minute halves and a five-minute halftime.
Colorado Rapids roster presented by adidas:
- Michael Aponte, #15
- Elyse Bradney, #13
- Jaquan Caddy, #22
- Luis Cervantes, #27
- Ashley Charette, #17
- Alan Delgado, #19
- Cole Duggan, #24
- Grant Ho, #4
- Arturo Lopez, #12
- Luis Miranda, #7
- Kayden Mitchell, #8
- Dallas Panell, #10
- Michael Shumake, #11
- Langston Smith, #20
- Nate Wade, #9
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 Rapids’ Special Olympics Unified team’s final game of the season will be on Saturday, August 25 vs Real Salt Lake Unified at DICK'S Sporting Goods Park. For more information on the team or to purchase tickets, visit www.ColoradoRapids.com or call 303-825-GOAL.
