Holding The High Line, a Colorado Rapids Podcast

Hi Rapids fans. Red here. Just got home from the Pádraig Smith press conference. Here's the entire audio from that press conference, unedited. Rabbi and I will be recording together tonight to debrief and react from this, talk R2, and preview LAFC on Sunday. Then we break down the 25+ minute press conference, what was and was not said, what it all means, etc. We go FULL Inside Baseball. Then we an...

Hello Rapids sickos. Happy we had a week without a Colorado Rapids loss, sort of. This week on Holding The High Line, Red gives Rabbi a week off. He solo pods to discuss the few loose ends from the transfer window. He celebrates Michael Barrios. There's updates on the arrivals of Rafael Navarro and Sidnei Tavares. Red pods after attending Wednesday's nights Rapids 2 home game, which effectively ha...

Hello Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, Rapids Twitter has had itself a few days. Rabbi and Red spend as little time as possible discussing that loss to Toluca. We analyze the end of the transfer window with Rafael Navarro's late arrival, the departures of Bryan Acosta and Anthony Markanich, and probably Sidnei Tavares. The guys discuss what the rest of the season could look like no...

Hello Rapids fans! This week, Red solo pods for Holding The High Line. He discusses Leagues Cup with the Colorado Rapids losing to Nashville SC followed by Toluca winning in Nashville. He discusses both games, expectations for Monday, and the possible tie-breaker scenarios. Apologies in advance for the migraines. There's some discussion about Rafael Navarro's travel and transfers. Oh and the Color...

Hello Rapids fans! This week on Holding The High Line, it's a total waste of time! The guys banter about all the non-Rapids news from the MLS All-Star Game, to Messi, to Ronaldo's hot takes, to the USWNT. Then we recap three scoreless halves all at once. There's an Ask HTHL on expectations for Rafael Navarro. We also talk Alex Gersbach, Season Ticket Renewals, and look ahead to Leagues Cup against...

Hey Rapids fans. This past Thursday, Matt Pollard sat down with Drew Moor for 45 minutes after his induction into the club's Gallery of Honor the previous Saturday. We discuss that night, his entire Rapids career, some fun behind-the-scenes details from his various memes, and so much more. Not a bad discussion topic or answer from him the entire time. It's a pleasure to make this conversation avai...

Hello Rapids fans. Early today, For Denver FC announced their intention to bring professional Women's Soccer to Denver. Matt Pollard and Brendan Ploen were able to get on Zoom with Jordan Angeli and Ben Hubbard, who are both part of the ownership group. This conversation has so much good information. Holding The High Line  is an independent soccer podcast focused on the Colorado Rapids of MLS. If...

Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, we celebrate the "Hapids" finally winning a home game. Rabbi and Red get stuck in on the transfer window. We talk Rafael Navarro, Andrew Gutman, rumors, and who we think could be leaving Colorado. Then we discuss being lost in the Timbers Halftime Twilight Zone. It's causing us physical discomfort. We might have to be removed from pod...

Hey Rapids fans. On this episode of Holding The High Line, we discuss the 2-0 loss at St. Louis CITY. Then we look at the 4th of July game against Portland Timbers and Saturday's match against FC Dallas (featuring Drew Moor's Gallery of Honor induction). This episode was a bit hurried. Mark's traveling for the holiday. Matt has a hike to get to before it thunderstorms/hails. As a result, Mark forg...

Welcome to the apocalypse, Rapids fans. We hope you like Wooden Spoons. This week on Holding The High Line, pint glasses are here! You can get one by supporting us on Substack ! We discusses the delayed Vancouver game and the wild night Red had regardless of no soccer being played. We do try to guess when that match will be rescheduled. Spoiler: We recorded before the announcement that it'll be pl...

Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, Rabbi is back from his family trip to D.C. We get together to preview Vancouver Whitecaps and LA Galaxy. The guys also banter about the very eventful weekend the USMNT had. Holding The High Line  is an independent soccer podcast focused on the Colorado Rapids of MLS. If you like the show, please consider subscribing to us on your pref...

Bring It In, Rapids Fans. This week on Holding The High Line, Red is joined by Brendan Ploen with Rabbi on vacation in our nation's capital. We banter about Messi to MLS, the Nuggets winning the NBA Championship, and what they mean and say about the Rapids. The guys discuss big takeaways from the loss in Orlando, namely the officiating, Robin Fraser's comments about it, and the club's reaction tow...

Hello Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, we turn the banter segment into a round table on all the soccer news of the last week. We discuss what went wrong against Columbus Crew and San Jose Earthquakes. Rabbi and Red break down the fallout from that Inside Rapids Twitter thread. We talk Darren Yapi's disappointing time at the U-20s World Cup. Then we look ahead to Saturday's match ag...

Happy Memorial Day, Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, we banter about the Open Cup and end of (most of) the league seasons in Europa. The boys recap two losses from last week. Red explains why he did not even watch the RSL Open Cup match. We give Dom Badji his due and make sense of a fifth loss in a row. Then we look ahead to two tough games this week, including Rabbi going to the C...

Hey Rapids fans. This week on HTHL, all is not well for the Colorado Rapids. This episode is a mess. Apologies. Rabbi and Red banter about the end of the European season and the NBA Playoffs. We try to make sense of the predicable mess that was Saturday's Rocky Mountain Cup game against RSL. Matt goes off on ranting tangent. Mark says our beer glass is in the works. We preview the two games this w...

Hello Colorado Rapids fans. On this episode of Holding The High Line, it's basically one of our National Holidays as the MLSPA releases the player salaries for 2023. We banter about that, the NBA Playoffs, and Apple TV. Then we look back at how the Pids got outclassed and punked by the Philadelphia Union. We look ahead to the games at Atlanta United and the first leg of the 2023 Rocky Mountain Cup...

Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, so many things happened. Rabbi and Red banter about Mark's book , Yapi to the U-20 World Cup, and DSG's redevelopment on the north side. We break down all the good, bad, and big things from two wins in California. Then we discuss the reported investigation into Max Alves being involved in a sports betting scheme. The boys discuss seri...

Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, the Pids actually won an Open Cup game! Rabbi and Red banter about Ted Lasso (skip to 18:40 to avoid spoilers) and break down the Danny Leyva loan from all angles. We then look at four games total, analyzing the win against Hailstorm, draw to Vancouver (whilst decoding the game plan), and look ahead to a (must win?) game against LA Ga...

Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, Rabbi and Red review a frustrating draw with St. Louis CITY. We discuss transfer deadline day and what the Rapids could be up to for the summer. Then we look ahead to a Double Game Week, including the first ever South Platte Derby with Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC and Saturday's match with Vancouver Whitecaps. Holding The High Line...

Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on HTHL, the guys banter about not caring about USA vs. Mexico. We recap a fourth positive result for the Pids and look ahead to a first ever meeting with St. Louis CITY on Saturday. The guys comprehensively discuss the changes to the front office over the last week. Did the suits just give themselves promotions and pats on the back now that there's more money...

Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on HTHL, we open discussing Mallory Swanson's injury. Then we discuss the Rapids getting a road win in (Burgundy and) Blue Hell. The guys discuss the implications of an Andreas Maxsø injury would mean. Then we talk Rapids getting matched up with Northern Colorado Hailstorm in the Open Cup and preview Charlotte FC on Saturday. Also, Andre Shinyashiki won MLS Ro...

Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on HTHL, we banter about Kremmling, CO and the future of Burgundy Wave. The boys recap a positive(?) 0-0 draw against LAFC. Then we look ahead to Sporting KC on Saturday. Also there's an all-Colorado matchup in the U.S. Open Cup this week. Holding The High Line  is an independent soccer podcast focused on the Colorado Rapids of MLS. If you like the show, pleas...

Hello Colorado Rapids fans. On this episode of Holding The High Line, Rabbi and Red analyze a positive performance and point at Austin FC. The guys banter about the international window, Rapids and USMNT related. Then we look ahead to a tough test against LAFC on Saturday. Also we go down a rabbit hole about hotel room art in Japan. Holding The High Line  is an independent soccer podcast focused o...

Hello Rapids fans. Well this sucks. Holding The High Line recaps a bad game against Minnesota United, Jack Price's Achilles tendon rupture, and what it all means. We banter about Micheal Azira, Arsenal to the MLS ASG, and more. Also we preview the upcoming loss to Austin FC. Red had a sour throat and some audio issues during this episode. Apologies. During the episode, we discuss Mark's most recen...

Hey Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line we banter about CCL and discuss the Rapids' loss to San Jose Earthquakes. Rabbi wrote a great piece on it if you want to read more. Then we discuss Burgundy Wave's coverage of Saturday's Rapids 2 game, the fallout, and what Matt and Joseph did wrong. You can read our full thoughts here . Then we look ahead to Minnesota United. Holding The High Li...