Rapids Rant

On this Edition of Rapids Rant... Don Pablo talks about the high highs of making the semi-finals of the U.S. Open Cup later this year and the low-lows of losing the first round of the Rocky Mountain Cup in Salt Lake City. The subtle rule changes in the upcoming World Cup and how the MLS played a part. And Don might be a communist - socialist. All that and more on the almost World Cup break edition...

On the sprint to the World Cup edition of Rapids Rant; Don Pablo on his thoughts from the mid week Colorado & Minnesota match-up. The superior schedule reveal of the MLS. And who is the NFL schedule reveal for? All that and more on the Road Rocky Mountain Cup edition of Rapids Rant!   

On the May Day Edition of Rapids Rant... Don Pablo muses about the Rapids nail-biting U.S. Open Cup win at DSG Park mid-week. The match in Vancouver last week and the "Save the Caps" protest in Canada. Where the team could go if they leave Britsh Columbia. Some MLS expansion talk, and gets you ready for the return match against the Houston Dynamo this weekend. All that and more on the Ma...

On this edition of Rapids Rant...  Don Pablo talks about the optimism after the draw in LA and loss against Messi's Inter Miami. He talks about ownership change in Portland, Nashville's win at the Azteca, and the salad days of the Kroenke's right now. All this and more on the Messi came to Mile High edition of Rapids Rant.

This Week on Rapids Rant... Don Pablo talks the entertaining Colorado loss in Toronto last week. Branding and the Upcoming World Cup. Also, how the Rapids have a different team mindset this year compared to the last few seasons. Art -deco style, rotisserie chicken, and much more on this edition of Rapids Rant!

This week on RapidsRant. Don talks about the international break. The big win over Kansas City, some table talk and how the Mountain Time Zone is doing. Why Don is looking forward to the short season and calendar change next year. And some MLS Superdraft talk. All that and more on the Colorado goes international in April Rapids Rant!

On the MLS 2026 Matchday 5 Edition of Rapids Rant... Don Pablo talks about Colorado's loss in New York, an idea for saving the July 4th match for the Rapids. Some World Cup 2026 talk. Will 2026 be remembered as Yapi's year? All this and more on the Rapids head to the Fountain City on the Vernal Equinox 2026 Edition of Rapids Rant!

On the 2026 season opening edition of Rapids Rant... Don opens the season talking about the first press conference of the season with Demoff, Smith, and new Coach Matt Wells. Ther valuation of the Rapids, How some business decisions are happy accidents and much more ahead of the Rapids visiting Seattle this weekend. That and much more on the first 2026 Rapids Rant!

On the Season Opener Edition of Rapids Rant... Colorado picks up where they left off last August with two goals from Djordje Mihailovic and the Rapids take a 2-1 advantage to the second leg of their Concacaf Champions Cup match-up against LAFC. Don talks about the weather, the unknown defense, and the good vibes being back for Colorado. All that and more on the Conca Champs Rd One Edition of Rapid...

On the 2025 Opener & Champions Cup Talk edition of Rapids Rant... Don Pablo talks about the 30th season of MLS and gives updates on all the new faces in Colorado. He talks about the huge trade the Rapids made in the draft in December. And what matches he is looking forward to this season and how we should know all about LAFC by this October. All that and reasons why Don feels old on the Season...

On this edition of Rapids Rant... Don Pablo recaps Colorado's come from behind victory against FC Dallas. Yapi is now a super sub. He gives an update on the playoff race in the Eastern and Western Conference. An injury update for this weekend's match. A new signing for the Rapids. And what athlete has the most power in the athlete/owner relationship? All that and more in the get back at Portland a...

On the FC Dallas return match edition of rapids Rant... Don Pablo is still high on life after the Rapids 3rd place finish in Leagues Cup 2024. He takes you through the week since Colorado's win in Philadelphia, including another San Jose upset. The MLS against LIGA MX this season. An injury report for this weekend's match in Dallas. And much more on the week 28 preview of Rapids Rant!!! On...

On the Leagues Cup 2024 Review Edition of Rapids Rant... Don Pablo takes you through Colorado's 2024 Leagues Cup run. Also, why he thinks that League's Cup will help MLS catch up and even pass Liga MX in terms of results and talents. Maybe have a super league instead of MLS. The Rapids ownership of Liga MX this season. And he talks about the remaining big match-ups this season for Colorado...

On the Leagues Cup Edition of Rapids Rant... Don Pablo takes you through the goodwill that is still leftover from the Rocky Mountain Cup win last week. He talks about how the MLS improved performance over Liga MX during this year's Leagues Cup. He talks about the stadium situation for Inter-Miami, the lawsuit another Miami sports owner has brought over soccer in the USA, and much more on the L...

On the 2024 All - Star Game Edition of Rapids Rant... Don reminisces about the Rapids Rocky Mountain Cup clincher over Real Salt Lake this weekend. He talks about the homegrown plan for the Rapids. Some Table Talk with the last third of the season coming up. He talks about the upcoming Leagues Cup. And how Canadian national team coach Jesse Marsch called out the country. All that and more on the A...

On the Rocky Mountain Cup Edition of Rapids Rant... Don gets you updated on the last two games of the Rapids season against the New York Red Bull and LA Galaxy. He gives an update on the MLS Table. He also talks about the business side of sports including the NWSL Denver and why he might be watching Ligue 1 in early October.  Don Pablo gets you ready for the finale of this season's Rocky Mount...

On This Edition of Rapids Rant... Don Pablo gets you ready for Week 21 of the 2024 MLS season. What do the Rapids have to do to win against the RedBull. An update on the homegrown plan for the Rapids organization. Which other Rapids have been called up to their respective national teams? What does it take for a coach to develop players and get results at the same time?  All that and more on the We...

On the Week 20 in Review of Rapids Rant... Don talks about the Rapids 6 point week including victories over St. Louis and Kansas City. The positive stats that Colorado have recorded this season. Why can't St. Louis name a team? The table talk is hot and combined with the scores from Week 20 there has been no let's look on the brightside Rapid's fans since he can remember. Eight assists...

On the 2024 July 4th edition of Rapids Rant... Don Pablo breaks down the July 4th Rapids match versus Sporting Kansas City. Ollie Larraz's first goal as a Rapid. The maybe Olympic roster contributions that the Rapids will give. How the former Rapids General Manager changed Kroenke's fortunes for future Olympics. How the homegrown plan is working for the Rapids. Does St. Louis City have the...

On this edition of Rapids Rant... Don welcomes host emeritus Kevberto back on the show to talk about his thoughts on the season, the Rapids victory in St. Louis, Djordje's big game, and the difference between a supportive coach and organization versus  an unsupportive club. Don gives an update on the mid-week matches and previews the weekend. Including the Rapids hosting the Montreal Impact. A...

On this Edition of Rapids Rant... Don Pablo takes you through Colorado's victory against Austin at home for the fourth shut-out on the season. Cole Bassett and Rafa Navarro score and are on path to career best years. Don tries to figure out the nickname of the St. Louis soccer team. What he would call every team named City. Also, update on where are former Rapids now?, business edition. And he...

On the Week 14 Review Edition of Rapids Rant... Don reviews the Rapids 3-3 draw against Minnesota. He looks at the trends for Colorado so far on the season. Don previews the mid-week revenge game versus the Houston Dynamo. He talks about the positives happening at DSG Park. What makes a good coach? Plus, the good that the mental health awareness night brought this past weekend. All that and more o...

On the Week 13 MLS Review edition of Rapids Rant... Don Pablo takes you through the Rapids loss in Utah. The positives that come out of the match. Loans that are ending soon. Scores elsewhere around the league. The mental health of people around Colorado and how being a sports addict is just as bad as other vices. All that and more on the Week 13 MLS review edition of Rapids Rant!

On the Week 13 MLS Rivalry week Rocky Mountain Cup Preview edition of Rapids Rant... Don Pablo takes a look at the Colorado Rapids 1-0 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps last Wednesday. Rafa's goal scoring prowess so far this year. The rules that the MLS should actually change in the middle of the season. What other professional teams should be renamed in Utah. Scores from mid-week around th...

On the Week 12 review edition of Rapids Rant... Don talks you through the Rapids 3-2 breakdown this past weekend against the sudden streaking San Jose. He talks about the Rapids record after a loss this season. Does some table talk. The games to watch mid-week. His opinion on the NYC - Toronto dust-up and some history of coaches and players fighting. A short preview of Vancouver and some rivalry w...