In our latest series, Uncommon - My life as a Rapids Academy player, we followed Rapids' U-19 defender Jose Bencomo for a week.

After graduating from the Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club and spending the last four years with the Academy, Bencomo has evolved into powerful defender who is comfortable in possession of the ball. Through his photo journal below, we get a glimpse into the uncommon world of a Development Academy player from the food he eats, to the rigorous school and training schedule, to his personal life.

Wednesday, August 16

"I recently got back from a trip in Switzerland.