The midfielder, who played for Colorado from 2002-07, returns for his 30th appearance in the Rocky Mountain Cup — most all time (10 for Colorado, 19 for RSL). He will face U.S. national team teammate Jermaine Jones, who said this week that Beckerman doesn't get the respect he deserves for the dirty work he does for the U.S. as a holding midfielder.
"Before the game, I have so much respect for Kyle," Jones said. "But if we go in the game, I think he's the same; he wants to win for his team and I want to win for my team.