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Hankinson stresses quick start to 2004
by Allison Ann Otto (Article | Denver Post - February 3)
On the Rapids' first day of training camp, midfielder Chris Carrieri was sporting a shaggier 'do, a healthy Darryl Powell was strolling around the team's Westminster training facilities and a swarm of buoyant rookies and players in camp on trial filed around the building together. more details | go to article

Adu, 14, begins career as professional player
by Jason La Canfora (Article | Denver Post - February 10)
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Rapids deal Hart
by No Author Listed (Article | Denver Post - February 29)
The Rapids traded defender Wes Hart to the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday in exchange for a conditional pick in the 2005 Major League Soccer SuperDraft. more details | go to article

Rapids waive forward Carrieri
by No Author Listed (Article | Denver Post - March 26)
The Colorado Rapids got under the Major League Soccer salary cap Thursday by placing forward Chris Carrieri on waivers. Carrieri played in 30 games for the Rapids last season, netting three goals and recording eight assists. more details | go to article

Pressure to perform
by Allison Ann Otto (Article | Denver Post - March 28)
The Rapids insist this year is different, and in many ways they're right. There are a number of topics they're eager to talk about: The plethora of new names on the roster, the new tightknit bond on the team and the squad's belief it has the pieces in place to make a successful playoff run. more details | go to article

Haitian striker adds fuel to team speed
by Allison Ann Otto (Article | Denver Post - April 1)
The Colorado Rapids gained some offensive help Wednesday when the Major League Soccer team signed Haitian striker Jean Philippe Peguero to a multiyear contract. "(Peguero) has great breakaway speed," coach Tim Hankinson said. "That's something that really Colorado has never had, a player that can get in behind defenses." more details | go to article

Rapids sign Castellanos
by No Author Listed (Article | Denver Post - April 1)
The Rapids signed former Honduran First Division striker and University of Connecticut standout David Cast- ellanos to a multiyear deal with Major League Soccer. Details of the deal were not available. more details | go to article

An alteration of complexion
by Allison Ann Otto (Preview | Denver Post - April 2)
After an offseason filled with veteran player departures and several arrivals, the Colorado Rapids open the 2004 season Saturday against the Dallas Burn with a different lineup. Joe Cannon will start in goal, and the starting back line is likely to be Pueblo native Nat Borchers, Ritchie Kotschau, newly acquired Mexican league veteran Antonio de la Torre and former midfielder Pablo Mastroeni, who moved to the back line during the offseason to replace center back Robin Fraser. more details | go to article

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Mastroeni close to returning
by Allison Ann Otto (Article | Denver Post - April 7)
Colorado Rapids defender Pablo Mastroeni won't see any action in today's 4 p.m. scrimmage against the Colorado School of Mines, but he could return to the field for Saturday's scrimmage against the Air Force Academy. more details | go to article

Rapids Hook Up With Telemundo
by No Author Listed (Article | Denver Post - April 15)
The Rapids hope to increase their following in Colorado's Hispanic population with another broadcasting deal. The Rapids and Telemundo have signed a deal to televise six games live this season. The Rapids on Monday agreed to a broadcast deal with Spanish-language station KBNO. more details | go to article

Arrival Worth The Weight
by Brian Forbes (Profile/Interview | Denver Post - April 16)
Newly acquired Colorado Rapids midfielder Antonio De la Torre came to the United States from Mexico to escape the ever-present shadow of his father. more details | go to article

Stadium Designer Chosen
by Brian Forbes (Article | Denver Post - April 15)
The vision for an intimate, soccer-specific stadium in the metro area became clearer Wednesday at the annual Rapids Kickoff Luncheon at the Pepsi Center. Team owner Kroenke Sports Enterprises will use stadium designer HOK Sport+Venue+Event for the project that is expected to begin construction in early 2005 and be completed during the summer of 2006. more details | go to article

Positive First Impression
by Brian Forbes (Result | Denver Post - April 18)
Two of the Colorado Rapids' newest acquisitions sparkled Saturday night in the home opener against the Los Angeles Galaxy, but a handful of missed scoring opportunities upstaged their debuts as the Major League Soccer teams settled for a 1-1 draw at Invesco Field at Mile High. more details | go to article

Mastroeni's Return Game-time Decision
by Brian Forbes (Preview | Denver Post - April 22)
Defender Pablo Mastroeni continued to practice with the team this week in hopes of being declared fit enough to play Saturday when the Rapids host Major League Soccer defending champion San Jose Earthquakes at 7 p.m. more details | go to article

Cannon Exudes Confidence From Goal
by Brian Forbes (Profile/Interview | Denver Post - April 23)
There rarely is silence around Rapids goalie Joe Cannon. Whether he's between the posts or waiting his turn between practice drills, the two-time Major League Soccer all-star delivers a competitive and comedic monologue that requires no reply. more details | go to article

Popular Denver Post Articles
Rapids Can't Close Deal, Settle For Draw
by Brian Forbes (Result | Denver Post - July 15)
Rapids coach Tim Hankinson didn't need to be asked any questions after Wednesday's game - he already knew all the answers. "We have to be more dangerous in the final third (of the field)," Hankinson said. "Too many times we were trying to get the perfect shot. I think that's the tendency when we're not scoring regularly, you try to basically tee it up." more details | go to article


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