Inbox: USMNT roster for October is out. Poch calls in four goalkeepers, but no Zack Steffen. No other Rapids. Paxten’s older brother Brendan Aaronson is in at midfield. If Zack’s not making this camp, not sure he’s in the running for the World Cup.

Western Conference playoff race, 7-12, after 32 games: 😐 Portland draws, 44 pts 😐 Colorado draws, 40 pts ✅ San Jose wins, 38 pts 😐 Dallas draws, 38 pts ✅ RSL wins, 37 pts ❌ Houston loses, 36 pts

Colorado Rapids have a frustrating night at home in which they dropped points in the playoff race despite a Rafael Santos free kick: burgundywave.com/2025/09/27/c...

Josh Atencio had 27 family members in attendance tonight. Some distant cousins included. He's sure that's more than he had for his first game back at Seattle July 16. He didn't see everyone till after the game. He got stood up at breakfast cause they wanted to go to Red Rocks. @sounderatheart.com

Zack Steffen on the lack of clean sheets: It's been tough, man. *sigh* A lot of goals come from bad giveaways and it's a transition. Teams punish us. We just got to get connected and keep them away from our.

Zack Steffen: "Unlucky to not get the three points."

Chris Armas on his future being out of contract: "I think it's getting close. It looks like I'll be here. I want to be here. I love the work I've done here and it's been appreciated by the club."

Armas on not subbing in Alexis Manyoma: Said they wanted to get Yapi on. Didn't want to move players around within the shape. Manyoma still needs to progress in understanding the system.

Chris Armas: "When we look back at the game, we always want to get all the points at home. I'm proud of the way the team... finished the game. Felt like the Houston game." "What we wanted to see was what we saw, minus the goal." Armas seems content with the performance.

Colorado won't make playoffs. Give us your four word reviews, Rapids Community. Do you think this team will make the playoffs?

90+3 Cannon goes down just outside the box. Referee waves off the play. Looked just outside the box. Rapids ping it around. Bassett header on the door step saved. So deflating. 1-1 | #Rapids96

Fulltime. 1-1. After a great and energetic first half, Pids doesn't respond to the equalizer from Minnesota. Fair result. Colorado produces just over 1 xG in a game that they'd probably make playoffs if they win. No longer think this team makes or deserves playoffs. #Rapids96

90+ Two minutes of stoppage time. That's harsh. 1-1 | #Rapids96

89' KDP wins a corner. Rapids have just been passive. Not enough movement off the ball. All game, haven't had vision to see a guy open in the progression. It's hurt them in trying to break down the Loons low block. 1-1 | #Rapids96

83' That goal for Minnesota really took some air out of the balloon. Waiting for the Rapids energetic response. Final Rapids sub: Sam Vines on for Santos. 1-1 | #Rapids96

Did not see that coming. Never did the Rapids defense. www.mlssoccer.com/competitions...

73' Rapids subs: Darren Yapi and Ted KDP on for Harris and Ronan. Bassett likely moves central. And Triantis just hit the post with a shot on the outside foot. 1-1 | #Rapids96

70’ Harris over the bar! Ball into the box. Navarro knocks it down. Larraz into space goes for Harris. Header over the bar! Pids again asking questions. 1-1 | #Rapids96

65' Goal Minnesota. Shot by Triantis from outside the box. Totally unexpected. On a rope past Steffen. Tied game. Rapids sub Larraz on for Atencio. 1-1 | #Rapids96

62' Cross into the box by Santos after some crisp passing. Navarro can't get to it before the keeper. 1-0 | #Rapids96

57' Shot Minnesota. Fitz runs into space and shoots from a sharp angle. Steffen punches to a safe place. 1-0 | #Rapids96

54' Yellow card to Rob Holding. Clopped the back leg. Maybe a little soft but consistent for the game so far. 1-0 | #Rapids96

Colorado Rapids attendance: 16,503 humans. Would guess 200 ish dogs. Approximately 40,000 potatoes.

46' We are underway in the second half. No halftime subs. 1-0 | #Rapids96

WHAT A FREE KICK BY RAFA SANTOS! www.mlssoccer.com/video/goal-r...

Halftime. 1-0 on the Santos free kick! Good energy from the Pids and they cash in. Chances for all of the attackers. Ronan's movement has been refreshing. Holding has had good presence. Santos is Santos-ing. Great set piece! Can the Rapids keep it up in the 2nd half? #Rapids96

46' GOAL RAPIDS! Rafael Santos with a set piece to the far bottom corner! His first for Colorado and he celebrates like it! What a strike through (to the right?) of the wall! Colorado deservedly ahead! 1-0 | #Rapids96

43' Another chance for the Rapids that goes begging. Bassett released on the flank. He cuts inside to find Navarro. Aaronson makes a run but the Brazilian shoots. Saved. 0-0 | #Rapids96

35' Rapids counter attack. Aaronson from Zone 14. St. Clair saves it. Colorado's asking questions. Can they get a goal before halftime? 0-0 | #Rapids96

35' Rapids have been pinging the ball around. Really positive off the ball movement. Leads to a Ronan shot from distance. Wide. 0-0 | #Rapids96

28' Free kick Rapids. Cole Bassett goes alone. Near post. St. Clair saves. Corner. 0-0 | #Rapids96

18' On that press just now, Reggie Cannon didn't have a great reaction. Second time he's looked to be walking gingerly. Keegan Rosenberry is off the bench and warming up. 0-0 | #Rapids96

11' Chance Harris! Aaronson earns a free kick at midfield. Santos with a great ball to the back post. Harris with the header, juuuust wide. Ref could have played advantage on the foul. Navarro was upset he didn't get to go forward. 0-0 | #Rapids96

8' Yellow card to Paxten Aaronson. Foul on Trapp. A little early. A little over eager. 0-0 | #Rapids96

4' End to end stuff. Ronan has a similar issue to last week (the Musa break away). Steffen off his line to clean up. Rapids go the other way. Rafa tries to chase down a ball into the box. St. Clair is there. 0-0 | #Rapids96

1' Kickoff! Bark at the Park AND Noche Latina. Colorado Rapids hosting Minnesota United! Vamos! 0-0 | #Rapids96

Colorado Rapids lineup vs Minnesota United: Steffen Cannon-Maxsø(c)-Holding-Santos Atencio-Ronan Harris-Aaronson-Bassett Navarro Bench: Hansen, Vines, A. Harris, S. Basset, KDP, Manyoma, Rosenberry How we feeling about the Atencio-Ronan double pivot? Hlongwane up top with Yeboah out. Woof.

"Our desire must exceed the opponent's need to win." "We talk about emotional control. We needed to be more aggressive from the start. Mentality will reign supreme." Strong words from Erik Bushey as Rapids 2 let one get away today.

That's 14 goals for Mamadou Bello Diop for Rapids 2 this season: www.mlsnextpro.com/competitions...

Fulltime. The R2 comeback falls short. A brilliant free kick from Fariña makes it 0-2. Bello has a smashing header to pull one back but the Cobras can't get it done. Disappointing result and first half performance. 1-2 | #Rapids96

Fulltime. The R2 comeback falls short. A brilliant free kick from Fariña makes it 0-2. Bello has a smashing header to pull one back but the Cobras can't get it done. Disappointing result and first half performance. 1-2 | #Rapids96

Socceroos confirm their 21-man roster for the U-20 World Cup. Lucas Herrington is in the team. socceroos.com.au/news/commban...

Halftime at the Rapids 2 game. Griffin Dorsey's little brother scores to make it 0-1 Loons. Bello Diop had a great chance that he missed. Back and forth game but the visitors had a great start. Deserve the lead. www.mlsnextpro.com/competitions...

1' Kickoff from DSGP! Playoff bound Colorado Rapids 2 hosting Minnesota United 2. Kendall Starks makes his pro debut in goal as Campagnolo has turf toe. The star boys Wathuta and Diop starting! 0-0 | #Rapids96

Diego Rubio reflects on his emotional departure from Colorado Rapids and finding a new home, success with Austin FC: "We tried to tell people, owners, everybody, that they should invest more. They did it. It wasn’t that difficult." burgundywave.com/2025/09/27/d...

Matchday 32/34 Colorado Rapids vs Minnesota United 7:30 pm MT DSGP It's double header at DICK's. And Noche Latina! Rapids 2 play at 2:30. First team at 7:30. Colorado beat the Loons last month. Need a great performance to repeat. Win and they probably make playoffs.

Kocken was likely Adam Beaudry's biggest competition for the starting goalkeeper spot. We'll see what happens with a potential replacement. The third goalkeeper was SDFC's Duran Ferree who has 1 cap with the U20s.

Some info on the Rapids doubleheader with R2 and Noche Latina: www.coloradorapids.com/news/gameday...

Colorado Rapids vs Minnesota United Preview: - Looking back at FC Dallas - Not being a comeback team - What's up with the Loons? By @spencer-baldwin.bsky.social burgundywave.com/2025/09/26/c...

Colorado Rapids vs Minnesota United FC availability report: Beaudry and Cobb are on INT duty (U-20 WC). Ian Murphy is out. Picked up a hip injury. KSB still out with the ankle injury. That's it. For the Loons, Harvey, Romero, Taylor, and Yeoboah out. That hurts their attack.