Back to the Colorado Rapids Newsfeed

Rapids add former provocateur to their cause with signing of Alan Gordon, a rugged instigator at striker

COMMERCE CITY — There is a little of Snidely Whiplash in Alan Gordon, a burly striker who concedes quite happily that he enjoys getting under the skin of opponents. For 13 seasons he did it to the Rapids, leaving bumps, bruises and exasperation in his wake. Now he will do it for them.

Gordon signed with the Rapids as a free agent in January, and as always he intends to play the provocateur.

“Absolutely, it’s all part of it,” Gordon said. “I’m looking forward to doing a little more of that. I’m ready to mix it up.