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Rapids coach Fernando Clavijo leaves team (AP)

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:13:17 +1900

Fernando Clavijo is resigning as Colorado Rapids coach due to personal reasons and assistant Gary Smith will take over as interim coach. Clavijo left the team last week to go to his native Uruguay for a family medical emergency. Entering the final 10 games of his contract, Clavijo and the Rapids agreed to part ways now so he can focus on his family.

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Rapids coach Clavijo leaves club (PA SportsTicker)

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:08:34 +1900

The Colorado Rapids announced Wednesday that coach Fernando Clavijo is leaving the team due to personal reasons.

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New backline gives Rapids new hope

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:56:00 +1900

Before their invigorating victory Saturday night against Kansas City to put them back in the pack of playoff contenders, the Colorado Rapids had suffered two straight shutouts at home, despite outshooting Columbus and Toronto a combined 44-18.

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Rapids find offense amid changes

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 06:02:00 +1900

For three weeks the Colorado Rapids attack had been akin to the cannon that fires off before the start of each of their home matches and after each Rapids goal: They make a lot of noise firing, but ultimately are shooting blanks.

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Wizards lament 'inconsistent' play

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 05:24:00 +1900

On a wet night against the Colorado Rapids, the Kansas City Wizards saw their season sink further into the mud. Stuck in a four-way tie for last place in the Eastern Conference standings, the Wizards could not make headway against the defensive strategy the Rapids employed, losing 2-1 on the road.

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Rapids cash in twice in win over K.C.

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 04:07:00 +1900

The Colorado Rapids put a new twist on an old trick early Saturday against the Kansas City Wizards. After going two games dominating offensively without anything to show for it, the Rapids got goals from Conor Casey early in each half for a 2-1 win at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.

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Casey scores twice in Rapids' 2-1 win over Wizards (AP)

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 03:53:21 +1900

Conor Casey scored twice, leading the Colorado Rapids to a 2-1 win over the Kansas City Wizards on Saturday night. Casey's unassisted second goal in the 47th minute broke a 1-1 tie. Casey scored in the 11th minute, after his first shot went wide left, to give the Rapids (7-10-3) the early lead. Terry Cooke and Mehdi Ballouchy assisted on the goal.

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New Rapids defender Gibbs practices with team (AP)

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:58:13 +1900

Defender Cory Gibbs agreed to a contract with Major League Soccer's Colorado Rapids and is expected to be available for Saturday's match at Kansas City. Gibbs was picked for the 2006 U.S. World Cup roster but injured a knee against Morocco and missed the tournament. He has played for St. Pauli in Germany, the Dallas Burn of the MLS, Feyenoord and Den Haag in the Netherlands.

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Wizards-Rapids Preview (AP)

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:31:50 +1900

Though the Kansas City Wizards have put together a strong run in league competition lately, they haven't been able to secure any wins away from home. The Wizards will be trying to end a nine-game road winless streak on Saturday, while aiming for a sweep of their season series with the struggling Colorado Rapids for the first time in 11 years.

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Mathis makes return to Real Salt Lake

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:25:00 +1900

Even after he was traded to Colorado following Real Salt Lake's inaugural MLS season, Clint Mathis figured he would find his way back to Utah.

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Red-hot Wizards aim to surf Rapids

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:21:00 +1900

Looking to salvage something from their three-game homestand, the Colorado Rapids play host to the streaking Kansas City Wizards on Saturday night at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.

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Rapids ink veteran defender Gibbs

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:01:00 +1900

Looking to bolster their defensive line for a push back into playoff contention, the Colorado Rapids Wednesday acquired U.S. international Cory Gibbs, who returns to MLS after last playing for ADO Den Haag in the Dutch Eredivisie.

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Colorado signs defender Cory Gibbs

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:23:00 +1900

The Colorado Rapids took advantage of their position in the MLS allocation table to sign American defender Cory Gibbs. Per league and team policy, details of the contract were not disclosed.

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Rapids sign D Gibbs (PA SportsTicker)

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:16:27 +1900

The Colorado Rapids on Wednesday signed defender Cory Gibbs.

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Major League Soccer Roundup, Aug. 9

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 09:48:47 +1900

MLS Roundup: Greg Sutton made ten saves as Toronto FC topped the Rapids for their first win in ten attempts.

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Major League Soccer Roundup, Aug. 9

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 05:46:32 +1900

MLS Roundup: Greg Sutton made 10 saves as Toronto FC topped the Rapids on Saturday for their first win in 10 tries.

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No silver lining in Rapids loss

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 03:19:00 +1900

The Colorado Rapids reached a crossroads Saturday afternoon. After falling 1-0 at home to Toronto FC, the Rapids made it two consecutive home losses without a goal to show for themselves. They haven't won a game since July 4 and have won only once in their last nine league matches.

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Reds overcome omens, Rapids in win

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:14:00 +1900

Saturday afternoon's contest against the Colorado Rapids was full of bad omens for Toronto FC. Playing on the road (where they have not won since April), against a Western Conference team (an opponent they haven't recorded a win against since June), and forced to start many reserve players, conditions seemed ripe for TFC to run their winless streak to seven games.

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Barrett's kick boosts Reds over Rapids

Sat, 9 Aug 2008 22:43:00 +1900

On a sweltering Colorado afternoon, Toronto FC, despite a lack of a consistent offensive attack, prevailed 1-0 against a 10-man Colorado Rapids.

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Toronto FC beats Colorado 1-0 (AP)

Sat, 9 Aug 2008 22:32:04 +1900

Greg Sutton made 10 saves and Chad Barrett scored an unassisted goal in the 44th minute to give short-handed Toronto FC a 1-0 victory over the Colorado Rapids on Saturday. It was the first win for Toronto (7-8-4) in 10 tries, including three games in the qualifying tournament for this fall's CONCACAF Champions League.

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New-look Rapids have playoff eyes

Fri, 8 Aug 2008 20:29:00 +1900

The Colorado Rapids spent their off week from league play retooling their formation and using a splendid friendly against Everton FC as a trial run for the attack they hope will give them momentum as they look to make a playoff push.

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Toronto FC-Rapids Preview (AP)

Fri, 8 Aug 2008 20:03:36 +1900

Not much has gone right for Toronto FC lately, and the absence of some of its top players isn't expected to make things any easier. The struggling club will be short-handed as it looks to secure its first victory in eight weeks in a road matchup against the Colorado Rapids on Saturday night. Toronto (6-8-4) hasn't recorded a win in its last nine contests, which includes three games in the...

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Gomez regaining fitness, lifting Rapids

Thu, 7 Aug 2008 23:15:00 +1900

Christian Gomez's impact on the Colorado Rapids attack has been everything the club hoped for when trading for the former MLS MVP in the offseason.

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TFC may get Dichio back Saturday

Thu, 7 Aug 2008 18:45:00 +1900

Toronto FC striker Danny Dichio will travel to Colorado with the rest of the Reds squad as he continues his recovery from concussion.

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Hungry Rapids host ravenous Reds

Thu, 7 Aug 2008 16:47:00 +1900

After a weekend away from league competition, the Colorado Rapids play host to Toronto FC, with both teams desperate for the three points if they are to move up their respective conference tables.

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