Colorado Rapids head coach Robin Fraser and defender Danny Wilson. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Don’t look now, but the most overlooked team in MLS is making some noise. The Colorado Rapids are piecing together a solid start to the season, silencing critics about their return to the playoffs a season ago.
To be honest, the Colorado Rapids don’t always grab headlines, the MLS club not embroiled in a love affair with the league website or the darlings of the networks. But that hasn’t stopped Robin Fraser from piecing together a balanced squad, mixing in some very healthy integration from their Academy with some savvy moves this offseason to bolster their squad.