In some ways, the Colorado Rapids’ 4-1 loss in their elimination game against L.A. Galaxy on Friday night exemplified the season they put together: down, way up, then way back down.
Colorado Rapids forward Rafael Navarro, front, reacts as time runs out in the second match of an MLS Cup opening-round playoff series as Los Angeles Galaxy defender Miki Yamane celebrates a victory Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. . Then a howler of a shot to tie it up and gain momentum. Finally, two goals conceded at the very end.
No matter how sorely the season ended, 2024 offered a glimmer of hope. Like the sea of burgundy and blue flags pulsating back and forth at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in the 39th minute on Friday night, soccer is alive again in the Centennial state.When Keegan Rosenberry reflects on the 2024 MLS season, his first as captain of the Rapids, one of the proudest accomplishments was re-energizing the fan base.
“Part of our goal to start the year was to win that fanbase back after a couple of unsuccessful seasons, especially last year being very disappointing and hard to get through, we had to win some people back,” Rosenberry said. “I think we did that and I think we made some new fans out of people and that’s a big accomplishment in our eyes.
After some injuries left the defensive midfield thin, Larraz was thrust into a starting role early on after only ever playing 22 minutes in MLS. Over 27 starts, 36 games and more than 2,200 minutes, the 23-year-old discovered that whatever he uses to rest and recover, he should probably get the high-mileage stuff next season.
The most glaring need for club president Pádraig Smith over the offseason, outside of finding another star out wide and in the defensive midfield, is to add depth to the roster.Kévin Cabral’s life came to a halt in more ways than one.
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