Facing a tough, but not impossible, road game that could give Colorado the chance to control its destiny during the final matchday of the CONCACAF Champions League, the Rapids did exactly what you would expect...They sent the scrubs and the manager, Gary Smith, is staying home to cut his lawn (or something like that anyway).
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Just when you think that MLS teams have finally got it down when it comes to the CCL, someone lets Colorado in. The Rapids have treated this competition like a burden, rather than an opportunity from the get-go.
Clearly teams have every right to dress whomever they please, and to prioritize whatever competition they wish, but for a manager to not even bother traveling is shameful.
As a single entity league, it's also fair for MLS fans of other teams to judge what the Rapids are doing. They are making the whole league look bad. Actually MLS fans have every right to show the Rapids every bit the same amount of contempt that they are showing the competition.
If you agree, let them know - @RapidsSoccer or RapidsFanMail@dsgpark.com