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Holding The High Line, a Colorado Rapids PodcastS6E26: Fair Play Tie-Breaker MathHello Rapids fans! This week, Red solo pods for Holding The High Line. He discusses Leagues Cup with the Colorado Rapids losing to Nashville SC followed by Toluca winning in Nashville. He discusses both games, expectations for Monday, and the possible tie-breaker scenarios. Apologies in advance for the migraines. There's some discussion about Rafael Navarro's travel and transfers. Oh and the Coloradans are crushing it at the Women's World Cup.
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 on yo...
2023-07-2836 min
Holding The High Line, a Colorado Rapids PodcastS6E25: "What a Total Waste of Time"Hello Rapids fans! This week on Holding The High Line, it's a total waste of time! The guys banter about all the non-Rapids news from the MLS All-Star Game, to Messi, to Ronaldo's hot takes, to the USWNT. Then we recap three scoreless halves all at once. There's an Ask HTHL on expectations for Rafael Navarro. We also talk Alex Gersbach, Season Ticket Renewals, and look ahead to Leagues Cup against Nashville SC.
Also, HTHL is now a part of Bleav, a podcasting network growing in the soccer space. We're glad to be a part of something...
2023-07-191h 29
Holding The High Line, a Colorado Rapids PodcastThe Drew Moor InterviewHey Rapids fans. This past Thursday, Matt Pollard sat down with Drew Moor for 45 minutes after his induction into the club's Gallery of Honor the previous Saturday. We discuss that night, his entire Rapids career, some fun behind-the-scenes details from his various memes, and so much more. Not a bad discussion topic or answer from him the entire time. It's a pleasure to make this conversation available to you. Enjoy this interview as some pre-match listening or in the future for a wholesome nostalgia hit. Holding The High Line is an independent soccer podcast focused on the Col...
2023-07-1545 min
Holding The High Line, a Colorado Rapids PodcastS6E23: For Denver For ColoradoHello Rapids fans. Early today, For Denver FC announced their intention to bring professional Women's Soccer to Denver. Matt Pollard and Brendan Ploen were able to get on Zoom with Jordan Angeli and Ben Hubbard, who are both part of the ownership group. This conversation has so much good information.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 on your preferred podcatcher, giving us a review, and tell other Rapids fans about us. It helps a ton.We...
2023-07-1241 min
Holding The High Line, a Colorado Rapids PodcastS6E22: Halftime Twilight Zone Physical DiscomfortHello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, we celebrate the "Hapids" finally winning a home game. Rabbi and Red get stuck in on the transfer window. We talk Rafael Navarro, Andrew Gutman, rumors, and who we think could be leaving Colorado. Then we discuss being lost in the Timbers Halftime Twilight Zone. It's causing us physical discomfort. We might have to be removed from podcasting activities as a result. Then we review the 2-1 win over FC Dallas and look ahead to Houston Dynamo on Saturday. Oh, and we celebrate Drew Moor. Dude's a freaking...
2023-07-111h 18
Holding The High Line, a Colorado Rapids PodcastS6E20: Pour One Out For your DMidWelcome to the apocalypse, Rapids fans. We hope you like Wooden Spoons. This week on Holding The High Line, pint glasses are here! You can get one by supporting us on Substack! We discusses the delayed Vancouver game and the wild night Red had regardless of no soccer being played. We do try to guess when that match will be rescheduled. Spoiler: We recorded before the announcement that it'll be played September 27.The guys banter about the Gold Cup. We talk big picture about the draw with LA Galaxy and highlight some individuals and tactical ideas. Then...
2023-06-281h 17
Holding The High Line, a Colorado Rapids PodcastS6E19: Parliament-FunkadelicHello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, Rabbi is back from his family trip to D.C. We get together to preview Vancouver Whitecaps and LA Galaxy. The guys also banter about the very eventful weekend the USMNT had.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 on your preferred podcatcher, giving us a review, and tell other Rapids fans about us. It helps a ton.We have a newsletter. Visit our Substack page...
2023-06-201h 01
Holding The High Line, a Colorado Rapids PodcastS6E18: The Far Side of Victory CrossingBring It In, Rapids Fans. This week on Holding The High Line, Red is joined by Brendan Ploen with Rabbi on vacation in our nation's capital. We banter about Messi to MLS, the Nuggets winning the NBA Championship, and what they mean and say about the Rapids. The guys discuss big takeaways from the loss in Orlando, namely the officiating, Robin Fraser's comments about it, and the club's reaction towards it. Also, we've got an Ask HTHL about the goalkeeper situation. Then we discuss Moïse Bombito getting a callup for the Canadian Men's National Team. Lastly, Ploen's got s...
2023-06-151h 29
Holding The High Line, a Colorado Rapids PodcastS6E17: Miller Moth Conspiracy TheoriesHello Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, we turn the banter segment into a round table on all the soccer news of the last week. We discuss what went wrong against Columbus Crew and San Jose Earthquakes. Rabbi and Red break down the fallout from that Inside Rapids Twitter thread. We talk Darren Yapi's disappointing time at the U-20s World Cup. Then we look ahead to Saturday's match against Oscar Pareja's Orlando City SC.Holding The High Line is an independent soccer podcast focused on the Colorado Rapids of MLS. If you like th...
2023-06-071h 19
Holding The High Line, a Colorado Rapids PodcastS6E16: SchnotzelfrostehHappy Memorial Day, Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, we banter about the Open Cup and end of (most of) the league seasons in Europa. The boys recap two losses from last week. Red explains why he did not even watch the RSL Open Cup match. We give Dom Badji his due and make sense of a fifth loss in a row. Then we look ahead to two tough games this week, including Rabbi going to the Columbus game. There's an Ask HTHL about Max's absence and its significance in the downturn in form....
2023-05-301h 20
Holding The High Line, a Colorado Rapids PodcastS6E15: Forever Blowing Melancholy RaspberriesHey Rapids fans. This week on HTHL, all is not well for the Colorado Rapids. This episode is a mess. Apologies. Rabbi and Red banter about the end of the European season and the NBA Playoffs. We try to make sense of the predicable mess that was Saturday's Rocky Mountain Cup game against RSL. Matt goes off on ranting tangent. Mark says our beer glass is in the works. We preview the two games this week, neither of which have good vibes. The Rocky Mountain Cup is a derby, but it's not a rivalry. It feels like we know...
2023-05-231h 13
Holding The High Line, a Colorado Rapids PodcastS6E14: Burgundy Bean CountingHello Colorado Rapids fans. On this episode of Holding The High Line, it's basically one of our National Holidays as the MLSPA releases the player salaries for 2023. We banter about that, the NBA Playoffs, and Apple TV. Then we look back at how the Pids got outclassed and punked by the Philadelphia Union. We look ahead to the games at Atlanta United and the first leg of the 2023 Rocky Mountain Cup on Saturday.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...
2023-05-171h 17
Holding The High Line, a Colorado Rapids PodcastS6E13: The Max InvestigationHello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, so many things happened. Rabbi and Red banter about Mark's book, Yapi to the U-20 World Cup, and DSG's redevelopment on the north side. We break down all the good, bad, and big things from two wins in California. Then we discuss the reported investigation into Max Alves being involved in a sports betting scheme. The boys discuss seriously what we know so far, what it all means, and what impact this could have for the player and the club. Then we look ahead to the Philadelphia Union...
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Holding The High Line, a Colorado Rapids PodcastS6E12: The Mastronaccio CodeHello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, the Pids actually won an Open Cup game! Rabbi and Red banter about Ted Lasso (skip to 18:40 to avoid spoilers) and break down the Danny Leyva loan from all angles. We then look at four games total, analyzing the win against Hailstorm, draw to Vancouver (whilst decoding the game plan), and look ahead to a (must win?) game against LA Galaxy and Sacramento Republic.Holding The High Line is an independent soccer podcast focused on the Colorado Rapids of MLS. If you like the show, please co...
2023-05-031h 16
Holding The High Line, a Colorado Rapids PodcastS6E11: South Platte Derby PreviewHello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, Rabbi and Red review a frustrating draw with St. Louis CITY. We discuss transfer deadline day and what the Rapids could be up to for the summer. Then we look ahead to a Double Game Week, including the first ever South Platte Derby with Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC and Saturday's match with Vancouver Whitecaps.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 on your preferred podcatcher, giving us a...
2023-04-251h 24
Holding The High Line, a Colorado Rapids PodcastS6E10: Wednesday Sickos and PyramidsHello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on HTHL, the guys banter about not caring about USA vs. Mexico. We recap a fourth positive result for the Pids and look ahead to a first ever meeting with St. Louis CITY on Saturday. The guys comprehensively discuss the changes to the front office over the last week. Did the suits just give themselves promotions and pats on the back now that there's more money coming in? What is changing about the day-to-day operations of the club? Who are all these new hires and what do they mean? We discuss. ...
2023-04-201h 20Holding The High Line, a Colorado Rapids PodcastS6E9: Feather, Candle, and SpoonHello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on HTHL, we open discussing Mallory Swanson's injury. Then we discuss the Rapids getting a road win in (Burgundy and) Blue Hell. The guys discuss the implications of an Andreas Maxsø injury would mean. Then we talk Rapids getting matched up with Northern Colorado Hailstorm in the Open Cup and preview Charlotte FC on Saturday.Also, Andre Shinyashiki won MLS Rookie of the Year in 2019.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...
2023-04-111h 08Holding The High Line, a Colorado Rapids PodcastS6E8: Kremmling MercantileHello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on HTHL, we banter about Kremmling, CO and the future of Burgundy Wave. The boys recap a positive(?) 0-0 draw against LAFC. Then we look ahead to Sporting KC on Saturday. Also there's an all-Colorado matchup in the U.S. Open Cup 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 on your preferred podcatcher, giving us a review, and tell other Rapids fans about us. It helps a ton.We...
2023-04-051h 05
Holding The High Line, a Colorado Rapids PodcastS6E7: Yoked Chicken of ChaosHello Colorado Rapids fans. On this episode of Holding The High Line, Rabbi and Red analyze a positive performance and point at Austin FC. The guys banter about the international window, Rapids and USMNT related. Then we look ahead to a tough test against LAFC on Saturday. Also we go down a rabbit hole about hotel room art in Japan.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 on your preferred podcatcher, giving us a review, and tell other Ra...
2023-03-281h 04Holding The High Line, a Colorado Rapids PodcastS6E6: Name That INJURY!?Hello Rapids fans. Well this sucks. Holding The High Line recaps a bad game against Minnesota United, Jack Price's Achilles tendon rupture, and what it all means. We banter about Micheal Azira, Arsenal to the MLS ASG, and more. Also we preview the upcoming loss to Austin FC.Red had a sour throat and some audio issues during this episode. Apologies. During the episode, we discuss Mark's most recent edition of Backpass and Matt's reporting on the P word again returning to DSG Park. Holding The High Line is an independent soccer podcast focused on t...
2023-03-221h 16
Holding The High Line, a Colorado Rapids PodcastS6E5: Media UnpleasantnessHey 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 look ahead to Minnesota United.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 on your pr...
2023-03-161h 03
Holding The High Line, a Colorado Rapids PodcastS6E4: Stop Saying The P WordHello 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 this weekend.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 on your preferred podcatcher, giving us a review, an...
2023-03-091h 06Holding The High Line, a Colorado Rapids PodcastS6E3: Rastafarian Rapids RabbiHello 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 podcast focused on the Colorado Rapids of MLS. If you like the show, please consider subscribing to us on your preferred podcatcher, giving us a review, and tell other Rapids fans about us. It helps a to...
2023-03-011h 03Holding The High Line, a Colorado Rapids PodcastS6E1: Three-Man MidfieldHello 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 High Line is an independent soccer podcast focused on the Colorado Rapids of MLS. If you like the show, please consider subscribing to us on your preferred podcatcher, giving us a review, and tell oth...
2023-02-241h 14Holding The High Line, a Colorado Rapids PodcastS5E47: Eleven Questions One KitHello 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 Rubio keep up his goal contribution rate?Who plays in midfield? What does that look like?Will the club return to being the Set Piece Kings of MLS?Who plays at center back? Will it be...
2023-02-141h 31Holding The High Line, a Colorado Rapids PodcastS5E46: The Burgundy BishopHello 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 independent soccer podcast focused on the Colorado Rapids of MLS. If you like the show, please consider subscribing to us on your preferred podcatcher, giving us a review, and tell other Rapids fans about us. It helps a ton....
2023-02-101h 03Holding The High Line, a Colorado Rapids PodcastS5E45: Colorado Rapids 101Hello (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 founded? What do people think of ownership? What's their biggest accomplishment? What's the team like now? If you're new to the club or MLS, this episode is for you. Welcome to the Rapids Community. It's a boat with...
2023-02-081h 27Holding The High Line, a Colorado Rapids PodcastS5E44: Happy 5th Birthday!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 can gleam from them. Then we analyze the signings of Connor Ronan, Andreas Maxsø, and Alex Gersbach.During the episode, we discuss an old article Matt wrote about possible MLS themed ESPN 30 For 30 documentaries. You c...
2023-01-311h 15Holding The High Line, a Colorado Rapids PodcastS5E42: Guest Episode With the MLS UpdaterHello 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 World Football Index and NY Soccer Times. You can follow the MLS Updater on Twitter here, find the podcast here, and its YouTube channel here.Holding The High Line is an i...
2023-01-2154 min
Holding The High Line, a Colorado Rapids PodcastS5E41: Synagogue Dreidel TournamentHappy 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 and Jack Price from the Rapids Media Day.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 on your pr...
2023-01-111h 34
Holding The High Line, a Colorado Rapids PodcastS5E40: Center Back AcornsWinter 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 Bombito the morning after getting drafted.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 on your preferred podcatcher, giving us a review, an...
2022-12-2245 min
Holding The High Line, a Colorado Rapids PodcastS5E39: Rest In Power Grant Wahl, Gio PoliticsHey 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. The guys have some World Cup takes, hot and cold. Yes, we talk Gio Gate. Then Matt and regular Mark discuss the Kevin Cabral trade.Holding The High Line is an independent soccer p...
2022-12-131h 31Holding The High Line, a Colorado Rapids PodcastS5E38: Welsh Twitterati Milkshake DuckHello 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 rumor started about Gyasi Zardes and Austin FC. Our discussions on him could be outdated by the time you listen. Holding The High Line is an independent soccer podcast focused on the Colorado Rapids of ML...
2022-11-221h 14
Holding The High Line, a Colorado Rapids PodcastS5E38: Platonic PlayoffsHello 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 an independent soccer podcast focused on the Colorado Rapids of MLS. If you like the show, please consider subscribing to us on your preferred podcatcher, giving us a review, and tell other Rapids fans about us. It...
2022-11-0352 min
Holding The High Line, a Colorado Rapids PodcastS5E37: The Marcelo Balboa InterviewHello 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 holds for Celo. But we appreciate everything he's done for the sport in this country and the Rapids.Holding The High Line is an independent soccer podcast focused on the Colorado Rapids of MLS. If you like the sh...
2022-10-181h 15
Holding The High Line, a Colorado Rapids PodcastS5E36: 2022 Season ReviewHello 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 do some initial offseason prognostication.On Monday, the Rapids Independent Press Corps released their 2022 season awards. You can find that article here.Holding The High Line is an independent s...
2022-10-111h 39Holding The High Line, a Colorado Rapids PodcastS5E35: Thank you Richard FlemingHello 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 you. You will be missed.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 on your preferred podcatcher, giving us a...
2022-10-081h 25Holding The High Line, a Colorado Rapids PodcastThank you Richard FlemingHello 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 you. You will be missed.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 on your preferred podcatcher, giving us a...
2022-10-0800 minHolding The High Line, a Colorado Rapids PodcastS5E34: Lunch Break Regrets, with Joseph SamelsonMark 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 season.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 on yo...
2022-09-291h 05Holding The High Line, a Colorado Rapids PodcastS5E33: Wino RabbiHello 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 answer a collection of topical Ask HTHLs. Spoiler Alert: From 15:30 to 24:17, we discuss Welcome To Wrexham. If you're not caught up from last week's episodes you might want to skip this. Holding...
2022-09-211h 15Holding The High Line, a Colorado Rapids PodcastS5E32: Pronouncing PuigRapids 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 Galaxy. We also have an Ask HTHL on Ralph Priso. 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 on your p...
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Holding The High Line, a Colorado Rapids PodcastS5E31: Expected Penalty Kicks (xPKs)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 late for moral victories. We propose a new fancy state, Expected Penalty Kicks (xPKs). Then we look ahead to Saturday's must win game against Vancouver. Holding The High...
2022-09-061h 02
Holding The High Line, a Colorado Rapids PodcastS5E30: Walking Wounded to the Salad BarHi 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 on your preferred podcatcher, giving us a review, and tell other Rapids fans about us. It helps a ton.We have a newsletter. Visit our Substack page to read our con...
2022-08-301h 15
Holding The High Line, a Colorado Rapids PodcastS5E29: Yeah Barbara FrankensteinHello 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 been three points against Houston Dynamo. There's several really good Ask HTHLs. Then we preview Saturday's against the buzz saw that is Philadelphia Union. Holding The High Line is an independent soccer podcast focused...
2022-08-241h 22
Holding The High Line, a Colorado Rapids PodcastS5E28: Hayden got that dawg in himHello 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 Crew. We discuss the worryingly similar negatives and give Hayden Andrews his due. Then we look ahead to the games against Vancouver Whitecaps and Houston Dynamo.Holding The High Line is an independent soccer...
2022-08-161h 16
Holding The High Line, a Colorado Rapids PodcastS5E27: Stoic Philosophy FCHello 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 Columbus Crew, the challenges they bring, and the non-story(?) that is the Gyasi Zardes revenge game.Holding The High Line is an independent soccer podcast focused on the Colorado Rapids of MLS. If you like the s...
2022-08-111h 12
Holding The High Line, a Colorado Rapids PodcastS5E26: RapidMan, you can be our wingman anytimeHello 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 Kaye trade means short and long term. Lastly, we look ahead to Minnesota United on Saturday.Holding The High Line is an independent soccer podcast focused on the Colorado Rapids of MLS. If you l...
2022-08-041h 02
Holding The High Line, a Colorado Rapids PodcastS5E25: Clean up this MeshiferHello 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's match with RBNY. 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, please consider subscribing to us on yo...
2022-07-291h 08Holding The High Line, a Colorado Rapids PodcastRasterbationHello 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 goals in two games for Gyasi Zardes was great. We discuss all of it. Then the boys look ahead to a big match at Seattle Sounders. Holding The High Line is an independent...
2022-07-2052 min
Holding The High Line, a Colorado Rapids PodcastS5E24: RosterbationHello 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 goals in two games for Gyasi Zardes was great. We discuss all of it. Then the boys look ahead to a big match at Seattle Sounders.Holding The High Line is an independent...
2022-07-2052 minHolding The High Line, a Colorado Rapids PodcastS5E23: Brian and Max go to Whole FoodsHello 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. Then he looks ahead to the double game week against Orlando City and LA Galaxy. We finish off the show with an interview with Rapids Player Welfare Officer Brian Reed.Holding The High Line...
2022-07-131h 09
Stoppage Time Soccer ShowThe Stateside Soccer Show: #24: Colorado Rapids Season Preview with Matt PollardJordan and Logan are back to continue their previews of the Western Conference! This time its Colorado Rapids! Can they continue their upward trajectory? We welcome Matt Pollard from Last Word on Soccer and Hold the High Line to discuss!
But first Logan and Jordan briefly talk about those Thierry Henry to Bournemouth rumors.
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Twttier: @LWOSMattPollard
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Twitter: @statesideshow
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The Stateside Soccer Show: MLS, USMNT, USWNT, NWSL, and USL Talk#24 Colorado Rapids Season Preview with Matt PollardJordan and Logan are back to continue their previews of the Western Conference! This time its Colorado Rapids! Can they continue their upward trajectory? We welcome Matt Pollard from Last Word on Soccer and Hold the High Line to discuss!
But first Logan and Jordan briefly talk about those Thierry Henry to Bournemouth rumors.
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