Podcast Colorado Rapids

Hey Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line we banter about CCL and discuss the Rapids' loss to San Jose Earthquakes. Rabbi wrote a great piece on it if you want to read more. Then we discuss Burgundy Wave's coverage of Saturday's Rapids 2 game, the fallout, and what Matt and Joseph did wrong. You can read our full thoughts here. Then we lo…

Hello Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, Rabbi and Red banter about CCL, including the Doop Doggo and an own golazo. We review a frustrating scoreless draw against Sporting KC, what is says about the team, and disgusting return of the P word to DSGP. Then we talk Michael Edwards and Moise Bombito before previewing San Jose Earthquakes…

Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, MLS is back. Rabbi and Red banter about MLS Season Pass' opening weekend on Apple TV. We recap a disappointing 4-0 loss at Seattle Sounders. Then we discuss Diego Rubio's knee surgery and preview Sporting KC in the home opener on Saturday. Holding The High Line is an independent soccer…

Hello Colorado Rapids fans! Happy Opening Day! Red had a bunch of interviews he was sitting on throughout preseason, so here's a bunch of them to get you hyped for the season opener. Not all the audio quality on these is great. Group interviews and WhatsApp calls aren't the best for podcasts, so apologies on that. Heath Pearce calls in to talk abou…

Hello Rapids fans! Happy season six of Holding The High Line! We hope you like the new intro. Joseph Samelson joins the pod this week as we close out preseason with news and notes. The trio discuss Marko Ilić signing and more. We get upset about the new playoff format . Then we look ahead to Sunday's season opener at Seattle Sounders. Holding The H…

Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, we preview the season by asking XI questions that will define 2023 for the Colorado Rapids. Also, we've got some updates from preseason in Orlando. Matt's seen the new secondary kit. We talk about it, to an extent. How will Kevin Cabral do? What are reasonable expectations? Can Diego R…

Hello Rapids fans! On this episode of Holding The High Line, Red is joined by Dave Wegner from Centennial 38. The Burgundy Bishop brings updates supporters, C38 members and otherwise, can expect from the tailgate this year and some exciting in stadium updates. You complained. Juan wrote his op-ed. The club is listening. Holding The High Line is an …

Hello (aspiring?) Colorado Rapids fans! On this episode of Holding The High Line, we're educating. Rabbi and Red banter about Jesse Marsch and the Manchester City news. Then, with the new season coming, we try to expand the number of people in the Burgundy tent. We discuss all the basics and history surrounding the Colorado Rapids. When were they f…

Hello Colorado Rapids fan! On this episode of Holding The High Line, it's our birthday! Five years ago today we recorded the pilot episode of the pod in Rabbi basement back on Lincoln. We banter about AFC Wrexham getting hyped by ESPN in ways MLS never was. We go through the Rapids three preseason friendlies in Mexico and what little takeaways we c…

Warning! NOT SAFE FOR WORK! Hi Rapids fans. Earlier today, Vox Media announced major changes to how it will operate its MLS team websites, including Burgundy Wave. This is a massive blow to the American Soccer Media space. Rabbi and Red get together for an intoxicated after dark rant fest. We are mad. There is profanity. It's a meandering mess. Thi…

Hello Rapids fans. Earlier this week, Red was a guest on the MLS Updater with Michael Rice. We discuss the 2022 season, preview 2023, and break down all the silly season rumors of the past week. The episode was so good, we asked Michael if we could run it on our feed and he said yes! You can follow him on Twitter @MichaelRice1983. He writes for Wor…

Happy New Year Colorado Rapids fans! Rabbi and Red get together for the first time in 2023. We discuss the club's preseason schedule and Collen Warner getting waived. Mark gets caught up with some thoughts on the Calvin Harris trade, the SuperDraft, and more. We go through a bunch of good Ask HTHLs. Then we provide media scrum audio of Cole Bassett…

Winter is here Rapids fans! On this episode of HTHL, Red solo pods from the Conor Casey Memorial Closet. He breaks down Colorado trading for Calvin Harris and the 2023 MLS SuperDraft. There's lots of details on Generation Adidas defender Moise Bombito and goalkeeper Oliver Semmle. Then we finish off the show with a 10 minute phone interview with Bo…

Hey there. Thanks for listening to Holding The High Line with Rabbi and Red. Thanks so much for joining us. On this episode, Rabbi and Red are joined by friend of the show Mark Turner to celebrate and remember Grant Wahl. We analyze Gyasi Zardes leaving to Austin FC in free agency and discuss how this will affect the Pids offseason and roster build…

Hello Colorado Rapids fans! On this episode of Holding The High Line, Rabbi and Red talk USA Wales. We break down offseason news including roster decisions and the MLS Expansion Draft. UCHealth is the new shirt sponsor and Cole Bassett has returned from his loan. Then we look ahead to the England game on Friday. We finished recording before the rum…

Hello Colorado Rapids fans! On this offseason episode of Holding The High Line, Rabbi and Red get together to talk playoffs. We discuss the games so far and look ahead to the MLS Cup Final. We've got measured takes on the reported new playoff format. Then we break down the (probably Rapids irrelevant) MLS Expansion draft. Holding The High Line is a…

Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, Red sits down with Marcelo Balboa to have a long awaited interview. We discuss his playing career, big picture thoughts on the game, getting into media, and reminisce about his time covering the Rapids for Altitude Sports. Just like with Richard Fleming, we don't know what the future h…

Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, we review the 2022 Colorado Rapids season. Rabbi and Red banter about Decision Day and spend way too much time reviewing the 1-1 draw with Austin FC. Yay Diego Rubio! Then we revisit the XI questions we asked back in February that would define the 2022 Colorado Rapids season. The guys …

Hello Rapids fans. This week on HTHL, Red discusses Rapids and soccer news briefly. Then he sits down with Richard Fleming to discuss his career, some fun stories, working in soccer media, coming to America, and his Rapids favorites. Sunday is Richard's final broadcast with Altitude TV. He's been a wonderful narrator of the Colorado Rapids. Thank y…

Mark talks to Colorado Rapids writer and R2 MLS Next Pro expert Joseph Samelson while Matt is on wedding duty. Joe gives his take on 'what went wrong in 2022', Mark and Joe break down the break downs of the USMNT against Japan and Saudi Arabia, and the duo conclude by riffing about what they'd like to see in the Rapids final two matches of the seas…

Hello Colorado Rapids fans! Hello Burgundy Darkness. This week on HTHL, it's the international break. Rabbi and Red banter about Sam Vines finally getting a call up to the USMNT. The guys recap the San Jose and LA Galaxy games. Matt gives the details on how the Rapids can make the playoffs and what can eliminate them by next match day. Then we answ…

Rapids Fans, let's ride! Well, maybe not in Seattle. This week on Holding The High Line, it's California Week! We banter about the Premier League suspending play this past weekend and handicap the Supporters' Shield race. Then we recap the 3-1 win over Vancouver Whitecaps. The boys look ahead to this week's games against San Jose Earthquakes and LA…

Happy Labor Day Rapids fans! This week on Holding The High Line, we recap a one point double game week for the Pids. Mark gives us the second half of his DA player updates. We've got a great Ask HTHL on player acquisition. Rabbi tries to make sense of the 4-1 loss as Nashville. Red looks for positives from the draw to D.C. United and why it's too l…

Hi Rapids fans. The Rapids didn't show up for 35 minutes on Saturday. So neither did we. After that, we try to make sense of the 6-0 loss to Philadelphia and what it means for the two games this week. Holding The High Line is an independent soccer podcast focused on the Colorado Rapids of MLS. If you like the show, please consider subscribing to us…

Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, Rabbi and Red discuss a bad week that saw the Pids get one point from two games. Mark gives updates on Rapids academy kids in college and elsewhere. We discuss the state of the academy and recent Rapids 2 news. Then we recap the loss at Vancouver Whitecaps and draw that should have bee…

Hello Colorado Rapids fans! This is Holding The High Line. Rabbi is coming back from international duty so we reach into the loan market to bring back Brendan Ploen of the Denver Post. He and Matt join the podcast couch to discuss the end of the Rapids transfer window and Cole Bassett's loan to Fortuna Sittard. We recap the 1-1 draw with Columbus C…

Hello Colorado Rapids fans! This week on Holding The High Line, Rabbi is in the holy land! We banter about soccer adventuring abroad and Orange Count SC batting LA Galaxy II for a stadium. Then we recap the weather delayed win against Minnesota United. We discuss the good, the underlying worry, and more. Then we look ahead to the game against Colum…

Hello Colorado Rapids fans! On this episode of Holding The High Line, we finally discuss a road win! Rabbi and Red banter about the club signing Felipe Gutierrez. We attempt to make sense of the chaos that was Colorado beating New York Red Bulls 5-4 on Tuesday night. Then we discuss the transfer window business and what the lack of moves since the …

Hello Rapids fans! This week on Holding The High Line, we've got opinions on PRO and referees. The guys banter about club friendlies with foreign clubs. Matt mispronounces a word out of context in the process. We recap the loss at Seattle, the controversial officiating, its ultimate irrelevance on the result, and more. Then we look ahead to Tuesday…

Hello Rapids fans! This week on Holding The High Line, it's four points from two games. The guys banter about Kortne Ford's suspension and loan news for Burgundy Boys abroad. Then we break down the 1-1 draw with Orlando City and the 2-0 victor over LA Galaxy. Should we be less hyped because of the two opponents? Or are the Rapids heating up? Two go…

Hello Rapids fans! This week on HTHL, it's a bit of a solo pod. Mark sends up a voice memo to discuss Mark-Anthony Kaye getting traded to Toronto FC. Matt solo talks about the implications of that trade and dishes on Auston Trusty's departure. For more details, check out his recent columns here and here. Red breaks down Saturday's 2-2 draw at RSL. …

Hello Rapids fans! On this episode of Holding The High Line, Rabbi and Red podcast in person for the first time in years! We sit down on Red's coach the day after 4th Fest to discuss all things Burgundy Boys. The guys banter about possibly bringing Latif Blessing to DSG, Lucas Esteves getting his loan extended, voting for MLS All-Stars and more. Th…

Hello Rapids fans! On this bonus episode of Holding The High Line, we seek to know thy enemy. Austin FC Color Analyst Michael Lahoud joins Matt Pollard. We discuss recent Verde happenings, Thursday's result, and the importance of Druissi and Fagundez. Matt also ask Michael about playing under Robin Fraser at Chivas USA and the importance of MLS pla…

Hello Rapids fans! This week on Holding The High Line, Matt actually went to a game as a fan. Rabbi and Red banter about the trip and recap a 3-0 loss at Portland Timbers. We discuss player movement as Nicolas Mezquida departs and Andre Rawls back in training. Then we look ahead to the 4th of July match against Austin FC. Holding The High Line is a…

Hello Rapids fans! This week on Holding The High Line, we catch up on last week's news. We discuss MLS coming to Apple TV and All the Small Things that made the Denver World Cup bid fail. The guys discuss Rapids 2 player news. Matt's got takes on Sam Nicholson rejoining the club. Then we do Good Thing, Bad Thing, Big Thing on the draw at New York C…

Hello Rapids fans! This week on Holding The High Line, the Pids first team is back. The guys banter about the CANMNT. We discuss recent events with Rapids 2 and first team players getting playing time in MLS Next Pro. Then Riley Frain joins the show to preview Sunday's game at New York City FC. Holding The High Line is an independent soccer podcast…

Hello Rapids fans! This week on Holding The High Line, we check in on Rapids 2! The guys talk about the USMNT going into Nations League and what it means for the World Cup. Red talks about going to the Rapids 2 game on Saturday, how the team is playing, and what's not working. We try to diagnose and figure out if MLS Next Pro is/will be better than…

Hello Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, Rabbi and Red break down Saturday's loss to Nashville SC. We also banter about the USMNT and what the heck is happening at Charlotte FC. Holding The High Line is an independent soccer podcast focused on the Colorado Rapids of MLS and a member of the Beautiful Game Network. If you like the show,…

Hello Rapids fans! This week on Holding The High Line, we get you ready for the Gary Smith Derby. Rabbi and Red banter about the MLS player salaries being released. Jason Maxwell had a great write up on that. We recap the loss at Sporting KC and win over Seattle Sounders. Then we look ahead to the game on Saturday. Los Verdes are raising money for …

Hallo fanateekelingen van Colorado Rapids! On this bonus episode of Holding The High Line, Red speaks with Cole Bassett ahead of Feyenoord Rotterdam's UEFA Europa League Final against AS Roma. We discuss his league season, how he's grown as a player and a person, the future, and much more.Oleh Rabbi and Red

Hello Rapids fans! This week on Holding The High Line, we're contributing to Robin Fraser's Swear Jar. Rabbi and Red banter about the upcoming Super Soccer Sunday. We recap an Open Cup loss to Minnesota and the win over LAFC and the "unprecedented circumstances" between the two. Mark breaks down this graph and what is says about the Burgundy Boys c…

Hello Rapids fans! This week on Holding The High Line, VAR is back. Rabbi and Red banter about former Burgundy Boys living their best lives. We recap Saturday's disappointing loss to San Jose Earthquakes including the non-PK call. Red has an interview with Gyasi Zardes. Then we preview the Double Game Week, with Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup and a Satur…

Hello fans of the Denver Broncos Soccer Team! This week on Holding The High Line, Rabbi and Red banter about Socios and Seattle winning CCL. We do Good Thing, Bad Thing, Big Thing on the win against Portland Timbers. Then we analyze the trade of Andre Shinyashiki to Charlotte FC and preview San Jose Earthquakes. Rabbi previewed the game with Quakes…

Hello Colorado Rapids fans! This week on HTHL, the Rapids have a Designated Player! Rabbi and Red banter about Axel Sjöberg retiring and debate what is Rapids legacy is. We recap a frustrating scoreless draw against Charlotte FC. At least Owl Watch was fun. Then the guys break down all the details of the Gyasi Zardes trade with some insider informa…

Hello Rapids fans! On this bonus episode of Holding The High Line, we get to know thy enemy for Saturday's home match. Red speaks to David Gustler of the Mint City Collective. We discuss the current state of expansion side Charlotte FC, how their midweek U.S. Open Cup match will affect them this weekend, a few key players, and more. During this epi…

Hallo fanateekelingen van Colorado Rapids! This week on Holding The High Line, Red is back. We banter about his trip to the Netherlands and Belgium and the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. We do Bad Thing, Good Thing, Anything Else on the loss to Minnesota United. We spent way too much time dissecting an Ask HTHL from Mark H. Then we look ahead to Saturda…

Matt's away on Eurovision duty, so we have a special guest: Brendan Ploen from the Denver Post. Mark and Brendan talk USMNT vs Costa Rica and Group B in Qatar; the exciting path of a pro soccer journalist (hint: it goes through Durango, as most things do); a review of our 1-1 draw against RSL in the first leg of the two-legged Rocky Mountain Cup; a…

Hail Yeah Rapids fans! On this episode on HTHL, Red touches base on all things Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC. He speaks with Head Coach Eamon Zayed as well as striker Lachlan McLean, and midfielders Stefan Lukic and Shane McFaul. Here's more info on "10 minutes with 10 men" if you're interested. The audio quality is not the best for this episode. …

Hello Rapids fans! This week on Holding The High Line, it's FSL Hate Week. Rabbi and Red banter about the USMNT most probably(?) getting to the World Cup. We analyze what Robin Fraser's contract extension means. Matt speaks to Bryan Weigel from Cincinnati Soccer Talk about the Gustavo Vallecilla transfer. Mark's got some thoughts on Rapids 2 (Rapid…

Hello Rapids fans! This week on HTHL, it's the international break! Rabbi and Red discuss the USMNT's World Cup qualifying scenarios and our PTSD. We look ahead to the start of the Rapids 2 season. Red has the down low on what's going on with Northern Colorado Hailstorm. Then we look back at two points dropped in Houston and discuss whether trading…