Whatever you think about the 2017 Colorado Rapids, they’re going to defy you.
A defense-minded team, built on the fiery spirit of Sam Cronin? We sold him. The top notch defensive tandem of Axel Sjoberg and Jared Watts? They’re out hurt. A fresh young face via the transfer window to take over MLS? Bismark Adjei-Boateng is out 6-8 weeks with a broken vertebrae. Their best chance creator spending the month fasting for Ramadan? No big deal; he’ll start every match, get 2 assists and 6 key passes.