We have one of the greatest home fields in Major League Soccer. How does it look like that?
The Colorado Rapids have a massive match this Monday as they take on defending MLS Cup Champions Portland Timbers while being watched by a sell-out crowd. For many supporters at the game they will have one thing on their mind:
Does Tim Howard play for the first time?
(SPOILER ALERT: Yes)
So while the players and fans are getting ready for the July 4 match, there is a team of people getting something even more important ready:
The Playing Surface
It is taken for granted a bit that we have such an amazing field to play on at Dick's Sporting Goods Park and as the Rapids look to capture their second MLS Cup Championship this season, the field at DSGP will be a major factor as to whether that title happens.