Really looking forward to this one! Haven't had much time with Paxten yet, so it will be great share more of his personality and soccer perspective with the fans. Join us on Wednesday! #Rapids96

💚 Welcome home Josh Atencio. Once a Sounder!

The Colorado Rapids didn't create much in their first game under new manager Matt Wells, but were tactically interesting 🗻 No MLS team was more patient building from the back than the Rapids — not even San Diego FC. Wells is influenced by Ange Postecoglu, Roberto De Zerbi.

Wouldn’t rule out anything & big fans of #Rapids96 shaking the soda. Paxten & Rafa prob safe. Wouldn’t be surprised with: RAFA ALEXIS - ALEX - DANTÉ PAXTEN - HAMZAT JACKSON - LUCAS - ROB - KEEGAN ZACK

Not just the folks on press row that felt a difference. #Rapids96

“We’ve been working on that for the last 3-4 years. It comes down to repetition, making sure that the coaches’ voices, they hear it. We demand it out of them. They do it” - Brian Schmetzer “I’m not naive, I’ve only been here four weeks.” - Matt Wells Patience, #Rapids96 fans.

Schmetzer is a class act. Love it. #SEAvCOL

Every Shirt Is Available* *Except Alex Harris’ #SEAvCOL

Matt Wells had no issue with the officiating in the first half. Didn't like the execution. Said "I didn't recognize anything of how we pressed. With the ball, we were scared." “It’s going to take a lot longer than four weeks.” Complimented Alex Harris.

Matt Wells said there's "no medical concerns" with Hamzat Ojediran taking a knock before being subbed out.

#SEAvCOL POSTGAME PRESSER Matt Wells On Herrington & Cobb: "Those two have trained really well. They were excellent against Orlando. That's the culture I want here, if you train well you start."

@thefitouri.bsky.social was soooo close. Rothrock subbed in for Morris. #Rapids96

🖼️ Hang It & Bang It, Baby #Rapids96

Would be totally cool with Manyo at the 10 and Paxten at the 8. 💁‍♂️ #Rapids96

“The player who trains best at the 9 will play at the 9.” - Matt Wells, probably

matt wells playing tiki taka in his own 6 yard box, get this man an emmy

Seattle Sounders vs. Colorado Rapids officially ties the Columbus Crew vs. Charlotte FC for longest first half in MLS history. First Half wrapping after 61 minutes due to multiple VAR stoppages.

We’re 💯 with 1, 3 & 7, but the rest… #SEAvCOL

Damn Right. 😤 #SEAvCOL

That doesn't look like typical Seattle rain, but rather a good ol' Midwest summer downpour. #SEAvCOL

That’s gotta be a red #Rapids96

#COLORFULCOLORADO #SEAvCOL

Loving this tribute to Olympic hockey in this Seattle Sounders vs. Colorado Rapids #MLS match

This wouldn't have happened if we were in Burgundy. The team just craves that color, and will find a way to get it, apparently. #Rapids96

#SEAvCOL MATCH THREAD 🧵

Five minutes to tell your friends, “𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗗𝗢𝗡’𝗧 𝗛𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗕𝗘 T̲H̲E̲R̲E̲.” @graze.social & @bsky.app is where soccer fans gather.

Streets are calling this Backline the Jack’d Corn Fish Cannon. Take that Pike’s Place. #SEAvCOL

#Rapids96 wanted to go full Young (Water) Gunners—went and got the Totspur Coach—and we’re SO HERE FOR IT.

Putting the ‘F’ in FSL

Matt Wells has consistently said that the players that impress him the most in training are the ones that will start. He seems to be a man of his word. Maybe taking some courage from RBNY?

SUNDAY NIGHT SEALY IN SEATTLE 😤 That’s our guy. Blow ‘em up, Dante 🧨 Lucas Herrington gets the start! Only surprise is a lack of Holding. 🧐 #SEAvCOL

Zack Steffen named The (first) Captain of the Colorado Rapids. #Rapids96

See you tonight at DNVR Bar! Rapids jersey & tickets giveaways, DNVR swag, and the Pids Season Opener! Bring youth soccer gear to donate to the kids for extra giveaway entries! UP THE PIDS! #Rapids96

Enjoy it 🫡 Looking forward to another thriller like last season, your photos and thoughts after. #SEAvCOL

We’ll update the match hashtag every week to capture the pregame discourse! #Rapids96 Today use #SEAvCOL for all the water derby crosstalk!

six more days 🙌💦 #Rapids96 ⭐️ 📸 @beckyduffyhill.bsky.social

ICYMI: Some opening matchday reading for Colorado Rapids fans: Three questions that will define the 2026 season and the Matt Wells era: -Success in year 1 looks like...? -What players carry the torch? -Are the Rapids built to dictate games? www.denverpost.com/2026/02/21/c...

Don’t miss a moment of opening night! Watch from home on Apple TV, or join fellow Rapids fans at our official watch party at DNVR Bar or with C38 at The Celtic 📺

Wake up, it’s finally #Rapids96 GAMEDAY!!! WooWoo!

The @coloradorapidssc.bsky.social x TOPO Designs Colorful Colorado Capsule Collection is 🔥. Hamzat & Danté are as cool as can be off the field. #Rapids96

#SEAvCOL Great Pregame 📖 from Keith with The (né Purple) King. Jordan told us the GK Kit Colors will be Highlighter versions of Blue, Yellow & Orange—so let’s get those new nicknames brainstorming. #Rapids96

#SEAvCOL Great Pregame 📖 from Pollard & Jennings on 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗶𝗱™️ Dante Sealy. #Rapids96

#SEAvCOL Great Pregame 📖 from Braidon. #Rapids96

Cole Bassett with a chip on his shoulder is the best Cole Bassett.

Get him back to Robin—the man who made the Vinesback. Let Sam spell 31 year old Richie Laryea. #Rapids96 #TFCLive

👏 Good for Cole & Djordje showing out on their teams. Assist & Goal, respectively. 😞 It’ll be difficult for Calvin (or anyone) to excel on this KC team, interesting to see on the left. 🪽Rafa Santos getting to play true WB in STL is fun. #Rapids96

As expected, Bassett leads Portland in distance with 6.7 miles.

The boys are coming in to Seattle looking like Dave Grohl to bang out the Sound. #SEAvCOL

INTERROBANG‽ Episode One OUT NOW! | Jordan Rothrock: Executive Creative Director, @coloradorapidssc.bsky.social, on #Rapids96 Colorful Colorado Kit, Jersey Design & Fashion. Wherever you get your podcasts & youtube.com/@bangarangsc

PREVIOUSLY ON #RAPIDS96 PIDCAST S26E01 is OUT NOW(!) wherever you get your podcasts & youtube.com/@bangarangsc