As we reach the final home game of the regular season. Richard Clarke hands out his very personal, highly unofficial awards for the Rapids' achievements at Dick's Sporting Goods Park during this campaign. Here's part one. The concluding part will be published on Saturday.
Goal of the Season (beauty) - Marlon Hairston
A shimmy to the left, then he dropped his shoulder to create space, only to transfer his weight to his right side. Opening up his body, he wrapped his right foot around the ball and curled an exquisite shot into the top corner beyond the groping hands of the keeper.