So it all comes down to this.
Colorado Rapids are three wins away from lifting the Supporters’ Shield for the first time. A trio of victories in the final 270 minutes of regular season soccer and Centennial 38 will take ownership of a trophy with a unique history.
Back in the nascent digital world of 1997, a Tampa Bay Mutiny fan suggested in the North American Soccer newsletter that his side should be rewarded for topping the final standings. The idea took a meandering course, including personal funding by a play-by-play commentator and the then Commissioner, before being awarded for the first time the following year to LA Galaxy.