The Colorado Rapids have two academy teams in Europe this week as they begin their preseason training.
2003s at Galway Cup
Last year, the 2002s won the Galway Cup in Ireland defeating Belvedere 2-0. The 2003s will look to repeat the feat with their first game set for August 3 against WWEC. Their full schedule is below.
| Aug 3 | Colorado Rapids 1-1 West Waterford East Cork |
| Aug 3 | Colorado Rapids 3-0 Galway |
| Aug 4 | Colorado Rapids 2-0 Finn Harps |
| Aug 5 | Semifinal: Colorado Rapids 3-1 Foyle Harps |
| Aug 6 | Final: Colorado Rapids 2-0 Finn Harps |
Update 8/06/16: For the second year in a row, the Rapids are taking home the Galway Cup.