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Axios
4 days ago
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- Axios
The top summer happenings in Denver
Whether it's concerts, amusement parks or a hot summer night at Coors Field, we've got a collection of the best summer events in and around Denver. 🎭 Arts Enjoy a blast from the past at this charming drive-in, the last of its kind in metro Denver, where kids under age 12 get in free. Cost: $10 Denver Chalk Art Festival This two-day affair, hosted this year in the Golden Triangle Creative District, showcases more than 200 artists. Cost: Free Cherry Creek Art Festival 260 artists will share their work along the streets of Denver's Cherry Creek neighborhood, along with live music, activities for children and food in this walkable extravaganza Cost: Free Movies at McGregor Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre 🎸 Festivals City Park Jazz The venerable music extravaganza at Denver's largest park kicks off Sunday night, with shows taking over the stage near Ferril Lake every Sunday. Cost: Free Colorado Renaissance Festival Welcome to Larkspurshire, where noblemen and women can enjoy more than 180 vendors and 30-plus special events at this immersive homage to the Middle Ages. Cost: $30 Juneteenth Music Festival Rapper Juvenile will headline this year's Juneteenth Music Festival in Denver's Five Points neighborhood. The holiday commemorates the day enslaved people learned about their freedom. Cost: Free Taste of Ethiopia Festival The festival marks its 10th anniversary with a two-day event recognizing Ethiopian culture, including food, vendors, music and dance in Denver. Cost: Free ⚾️ Outdoor events Colorado Rapids There's hardly a bad seat at Dick's Sporting Goods Park, where the Rapids are posting a winning record so far this season. Cost: Varied Colorado Rockies
Miami Herald
05-04-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Whitecaps aim to protect Western Conference lead vs. Rapids
The Vancouver Whitecaps, the top team in the MLS Western Conference through six matches, look to extend a hot start to the season as they face the visiting Colorado Rapids on Saturday evening. Vancouver (4-1-1, 13 points) is wrapping up a stretch of three matches in eight days after a 0-0 draw against Toronto FC on March 29 and a 1-1 draw against LIGA MX outfit Pumas UNAM 1-1 on Wednesday in Leg One of their CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal. But the Whitecaps' star player, Ryan Gauld (10 goals, 15 assists in 2024), hasn't played since March 8 and is expected to remain out for Saturday's match. Despite Gauld's absence and trailing by an away goal headed into April 9's second leg in Mexico City, the Whitecaps came away from the match against Pumas feeling positive ahead of a return to league play against the Rapids. "I've definitely spoken on the confidence that each guy has coming into the lineup, whoever it is," Vancouver defender Tristan Blackmon said. "(I'm) really happy and pleased with everyone who stepped up (against Pumas), and looking to keep that confidence building in training going into the next game." The Rapids (3-1-2, 11 points) will enter as the more rested of the two clubs. Djordje Mihailovic's brace led them to a 2-0 win over visiting Charlotte FC on March 2; Mihailovic was voted MLS Player of the Matchday for his efforts. Colorado's challenge now is building on that momentum as it looks to push further up the Western Conference table. Despite entering the weekend in fifth place, the Rapids are just two points behind the Whitecaps. "We want to pick up where we left off and test ourselves against a first-place team," Rapids head coach Chris Armas said. "We're a few points off of (first place) and we're not talking about it internally, but as the coach I know that we like what we're looking up at. It'll be a big task because (Vancouver is) off to a great start." Sam Vines will be available for selection for Saturday's match, per Armas, with the Rapids defender recovering from a lower-body injury suffered during the playoffs in November. Meanwhile, Colorado goalkeeper Zack Steffen made three saves against Charlotte while keeping a clean sheet, his third of the year. --Field Level Media Field Level Media 2025 - All Rights Reserved
Associated Press
04-04-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Mihailovic leads the Colorado Rapids against the Vancouver Whitecaps
Colorado Rapids (3-1-2, third in the Western Conference) vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC (4-1-1, first in the Western Conference) Vancouver, British Columbia; Saturday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Vancouver -139, Colorado +346, Draw +286; over/under is 2.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: Djordje Mihailovic leads the Colorado Rapids into a matchup with the Vancouver Whitecaps after a two-goal outing against Charlotte FC. The Whitecaps are 3-0-0 in Western Conference games. The Whitecaps lead the Western Conference with 48 corner kicks drawn, averaging 8.0 per game. The Rapids are 2-1-2 against Western Conference teams. The Rapids rank eighth in the Western Conference with eight goals led by Rafael Navarro with three. The matchup Saturday is the first meeting of the season between the two teams. TOP PERFORMERS: Sam Adekugbe has scored two goals for the Whitecaps. Jayden Nelson has one goal and four assists. Navarro has three goals for the Rapids. Mihailovic has two goals and one assist. Rapids: Averaging 1.3 goals, 3.5 shots on goal and 4.3 corner kicks through six games while allowing 1.2 goals per game. NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: Whitecaps: Sam Adekugbe (injured), Ryan Gauld (injured). Rapids: Jackson Travis (injured), Theodore Ku-DiPietro (injured), Sam Vines (injured). ___
Reuters
20-02-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
MLS roundup: Rapids extend D Keegan Rosenberry
February 20 - The Colorado Rapids signed defender Keegan Rosenberry to a three-year extension through the 2028 season on Thursday. The 31-year-old captain is entering his seventh season as the club's longest-tenured player. The two-time All-Star ranks fourth in Rapids history in MLS appearances (172) and starts (167). "Keegan has been a cornerstone of our team for the past six seasons, and we're thrilled to secure his future with the club," Rapids president Padraig Smith said. "His consistency, leadership, and professionalism both on and off the field have been instrumental in shaping our team's identity. As a veteran presence, his experience and influence will remain invaluable as we continue building toward future success." Rosenberry has recorded nine goals and 17 assists in 252 matches (243 starts) with the Philadelphia Union (2016-18) and Colorado. --LAFC have acquired Turkish forward Cengiz Under on loan from Super Lig powerhouse Fenerbahce. The deal runs through June 30 and includes a purchase option. Under, 27, becomes the club's third designated player, alongside forwards Olivier Giroud and Denis Bouanga. He has tallied 66 goals and 46 assists in 343 professional matches across Europe, playing in Italy (AS Roma), England (Leicester City) and France (Marseille) in addition to his native Turkey. --The Philadelphia Union signed 18-year-old homegrown forward Sal Olivas to a four-year contract through 2028 with a club option for 2029. He recorded four goals and one assist in 20 regular-season games with MLS NEXT Pro side Union II during the 2024 campaign.
Axios
20-02-2025
- Sport
- Axios
Colorado Rapids return with renewed optimism
The Colorado Rapids will hope to build on a promising season that ended prematurely in 2024. The big picture: The team earned a post-season berth in November but was quickly eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the LA Galaxy, who went on to win the MLS Cup. Why it matters: Despite the disappointing 2024 finish, the Rapids' play vastly improved over their lowly 2023 season. What we're watching: To advance in the league playoffs for the first time since 2016, the Rapids will need to build on last year's success, including ensuring its best players show up for its biggest games. Context: Midfielders Cole Bassett and Djordje Mihailovic lead Colorado's squad, and both recently said they're feeling recouped after injuries last season. Brazilian forward Rafael Navarro led the team with 15 goals last season, followed by Bassett and Mihailovic, who represented the U.S. in last year's Paris Olympics. Zoom out: Rapids goalkeeper Zack Steffen earned a shutout for the U.S. men's national team last month in a 3-0 exhibition game win over Costa Rica. The game marked Steffen's first start for the USMNT since 2022. The intrigue: In addition to the MLS, the Rapids will participate in two international competitions: the Concacaf Champions Cup and the Leagues Cup. The team opened its Concacaf Champions Cup campaign with a 1-0 win against LAFC on Tuesday. What they're saying: Second-year head coach Chris Armas said during a season preview press conference last month he wants his team to get a shot at "every single" trophy: "We want to be playing in those decisive games." Improving the team's defense is a top priority for Armas after Colorado conceded nearly as many goals as they scored last season in MLS play. What's next: The Rapids open the MLS regular season 6:30pm Saturday at St. Louis City SC.
