2010 Colorado Rapids season

May 2023 March 2026 December 2010 Colorado Rapids 2010 Major League Soccer 7th Owner Stan Kroenke Coach Gary Smith 13,329 COL 4-1 PHI (9/29) CLB 3-1 COL (8/21)RBNY 3-1 COL (9/11) MLS Cup Champions U.S. Open Cup Did not qualify Rocky Mountain Cup Runners-up _RAPIDS_09h _RAPIDS_09h _RAPIDS_09h _RAPIDS_09h FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF 900020 _RAPIDS_09a _RAPIDS_09a _RAPIDS_09a _RAPIDS_09a FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF 9DBCD9 2009 2011 y The 2010 Colorado Rapids season was the fifteenth year and season of the club's existence. It was Colorado's fifteenth year in Major League Soccer, and the fifteenth consecutive year for the club in the top-flight of American soccer. Following a disappointing ninth-place finish in the regular season, head coach Gary Smith began to revamp and overhaul the roster, making numerous inexpensive moves to sign low-key MLS players to fit the salary cap demands at one of few franchises with no Designated Players.May 2023 The Rapids were able to improve slightly in the MLS regular season, finishing in seventh place, scoring fifteen goals and conceding only four in their last six home games. The team finished their final ten league matches with a 4–3–3 record.May 2023 In the MLS Cup Playoffs, Colorado were seeded in the Eastern Conference and defeated Columbus in a penalty shoot out. They then won 1–0 against San Jose at home, in a one leg tie, for the conference championship.Reilly Allie November 18, 2020 Oral History: Players and Staff Describe the 2010 Season, Cup Final in Their Own Words https://www.coloradorapids.com/news/oral-history-players-and-staff-describe-2010-season-cup-final-their-own-words ColoradoRapids.com May 16, 2023 The Rapids advanced to the MLS Cup final and defeated FC Dallas 2–1 after extra time for their first league championship.Meyer John November 22, 2010 Rapids revel in 'surreal' MLS Cup win https://www.denverpost.com/2010/11/22/rapids-revel-in-surreal-mls-cup-win/ The Denver Post May 16, 2023 As of 2024, this remains the most recent of the Rapids' two MLS Cup finals appearances, and the sole trophy won in club history. In addition to MLS and MLS Cup Playoffs, Colorado advanced through the qualification rounds of the U.S. Open Cup before being knocked out 3-0 by New York in the fourth round. Background July 2010 Review Preseason January 2011 March Colorado began their sixth Major League Soccer regular season on the road with a 1–0 win against Chivas USA on March 28, 2010.http://www.espnfc.com/match?id=289676&cc=4716&league=USA.1 Soccer Teams, Scores, Stats, News, Fixtures, Results, Tables - ESPN April Colorado played their first home match against the Chicago Fire on April 3, earning a point in a 2–2 draw.http://www.mlssoccer.com/content/chicago-earns-tie-colorado-home-opener Chicago earns tie in Colorado home opener Major League Soccer April 4, 2010 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20100406082215/http://www.mlssoccer.com/content/chicago-earns-tie-colorado-home-opener April 6, 2010 May January 2011 June January 2011 July January 2011 August January 2011 September January 2011 October The Rapids entered the 2010 MLS Cup Playoffs as the third seed in the Eastern Conference, despite playing in the Western Conference. In the Conference Semifinals, Colorado defeated the Columbus Crew at home 1–0 in the first of two legs. November The Rapids played the second leg of their Conference Semifinal matchup in Columbus. After 90 minutes of play, the Crew were on top 2–1, meaning the two teams were tied on aggregate goals 2-2. After playing a scoreless extra period, the two teams went into a penalty shootout, where the Rapids would prevail 5–4. Colorado would follow up with a home win over the San Jose Earthquakes in the Conference Final to advance to the Cup Final. MLS Cup 2010 was played on a neutral field at BMO Field, home of Toronto FC. The Rapids faced off against FC Dallas, the third seed in the Western Conference. The teams would go into extra time, where the match was decided by an own goal from FC Dallas defender George John in the 107th minute. The Rapids would win the match 2–1, and won their first MLS Cup in club history. Match results #CCFFCC Win 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFFFCC Tie 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFCCCC Loss 1px solid #AAAAAA Preseason Arsenal F.C. Reserves March 9, 2010 GMT 0–1 Report Colorado Rapids Casey 52 Arsenal Training Centre Hertfordshire, England W MLS regular season 2010 Major League Soccer season Chivas USA March 27, 2010 19:30 PDT 0–1 Report Colorado Rapids Romero 37 Larentowicz 48 Cummings 55 The Home Depot Center Carson, California 18,653 Michael Kennedy W Colorado Rapids April 3, 2010 2:00 MT 2–2 Report Chicago Fire Cummings 12Wynne 22Clark 31Casey 41Earls 42Cummings 57 John 25Pappa 42McBride 50 pen Dick's Sporting Goods Park Commerce City, Colorado 11,641 Terry Vaughn T Kansas City Wizards April 10, 2010 7:30PM 1–0 Report Colorado Rapids Kamara 3948 Smith 45 Baudet 43 0 72 Mastroeni 44 CommunityAmerica Ballpark Kansas City, Kansas 10,228 Landis Wiley L April 18, 2010 Colorado Rapids 3–1 Report Toronto FC Casey 24 penLarentowicz 71Casey 85 pen Šarić 45De Rosario 58 penUsanov 84 Dick's Sporting Goods Park Commerce City, Colorado 9,928 Ricardo Salazar W New England Revolution April 24, 2010 1–2 Report Colorado Rapids Perovic 19 Phelan 48 Ballouchy 14 Mastroeni 66 73 Gillette Stadium Foxborough, Massachusetts 8,142 Jair Marrufo W San Jose Earthquakes May 1, 2010 1–0 Report Colorado Rapids Wondolowski 33 Leitch 87 Convey 93+ Thompson 94+ Buck Shaw Stadium Santa Clara, California 8,674 Baldomero Toledo L Colorado Rapids May 5, 2010 0–1 Report Los Angeles Galaxy Ballouchy 30 Cummings 64 Casey 77 Gordon 21 Juninho 31 Buddle 89 Dick's Sporting Goods Park Commerce City, Colorado 9,882 Edvin Jurisevic L D.C. United May 15, 2010 0–1 Report Colorado Rapids Castillo 16 Christman 73 Mastroeni 57 Ballouchy 67 90 LaBauex 94+ RFK Stadium Washington, D.C. 13,570 Jorge Gonzalez W Colorado Rapids May 29, 2010 1–0 Report Seattle Sounders FC Casey 90 63 Mastroeni 45Wynne 71 González 45 Ianni 53 Lungberg 53 Dick's Sporting Goods Park Commerce City, Colorado 18,116 Jair Marrufo W Colorado Rapids June 5, 2010 1–0 Report Columbus Crew Casey 43 Baudet 58 Mastroeni 0 76 Moor 85 Moffat 40 Lenhard 76 Remteroa 87 Dick's Sporting Goods Park Commerce City, Colorado 14,318 Kevin Stott W Chicago Fire June 9, 2010 2–2 Report Colorado Rapids Pappa 23 46 Cummings 21 Casey 91 Toyota Park Bridgeview, Illinois 13,607 Paul Ward T Houston Dynamo June 26, 2010 2–2 Report Colorado Rapids Ching 7 Cruz 17 Ngwenya 80 Casey 45 Larentowicz 68 Palmer 71 o.g. Robertson Stadium Houston, Texas 13,744 Mark Geiger T Colorado Rapids July 4, 2010 1:51 1–1 Report New York Red Bulls Cummings 15 Cummings 71 Clark 87 Angel 34 Stammler 67 Dick's Sporting Goods Park Commerce City, Colorado 18,363 Baldomero Toledo T Toronto FC July 10, 2010 1:54 1–0 Report Colorado Rapids Gargan 20 Ibrahim 61 BMO Field Toronto, Ontario, Canada 21,836 Ricardo Salazar L Colorado Rapids July 17, 2010 1–1 Report Kansas City Wizards Arnaud 20 Kamara 43 Palguta 36 Casey 74 Dick's Sporting Goods Park Commerce City, Colorado 12,825 Michael Kennedy T Seattle Sounders FC July 25, 2010 2–1 Report Colorado Rapids Zakuani 8 17 Scott 28 Alonso 90 Cummings 9 Smith 58 Qwest Field Seattle, Washington 36,333 Yader Reyes L Colorado Rapids July 31, 2010 1–1 Report FC Dallas Ballouchy 26 pen. Beaudet 9 o.g. Chavez 77 Dick's Sporting Goods Park Commerce City, Colorado 10,596 Alex Prus T Colorado Rapids August 7, 2010 1:53 1–0 Report San Jose Earthquakes Busch 26 o.g. Dick's Sporting Goods Park Commerce City, Colorado 12,701 Hilario Grajeda W Philadelphia Union August 14, 2010 1:52 1–1 Report Colorado Rapids Larentowicz 20 Larentowicz 59 Cummings 66 Pickens 71 Smith 85 Mwanga 73 PPL Park Chester, Pennsylvania 17,749 Terry Vaughn T Columbus Crew August 21, 2010 3–1 Report Colorado Rapids Schelotto 6 pen. Hejduk 22 Garey 53 Moffat 75 Lenhart 80 Mastroeni 46+ Columbus Crew Stadium Columbus, Ohio 16,063 Edvin Jurisevic L Colorado Rapids August 28, 2010 1:48 3–0 Report Houston Dynamo Smith 2 Busch 11 Cummings 16 Casey 23 Casey 72 Busch 0 10 Cruz 70 Dick's Sporting Goods Park Commerce City, Colorado 11,511 Abiodun Okulaja W Colorado Rapids September 4, 2010 3–0 Report Chivas USA Casey 51Cummings 68 80 Gordon 39Cuesta 60 Dick's Sporting Goods Park Commerce City, Colorado 10,312 Michael Kennedy W New York Red Bulls September 11, 2010 3–1 Report Colorado Rapids Henry 17Albright 30Ream 32Richards 58 10 Wallace27 Smith52 Cummings70 Thompson Red Bull Arena Harrison, New Jersey 19,014 Baldomero Toledo L Colorado Rapids September 18, 2010 7:00 PM MDT 3–0 Report New England Revolution Cummings 5Casey 35Thompson 83 84 Sinovic 67 Dick's Sporting Goods Park Commerce City, Colorado 16,314 Mark Geiger W Real Salt Lake September 25, 2010 10:00 p.m. EDT 1–1 Report Colorado Rapids Campos 32Espíndola 66Warner 78Borchers 90 Casey 10 36Wynne 16Wallace 82 Rio Tinto Stadium Sandy, Utah 18,317 Ramón Hernández T Colorado Rapids September 29, 2010 9:30 p.m. EDT 4–1 Philadelphia Union Cummings 8 15 Thompson 68 Amarikwa 86 Califf 10 McInerney 90 Dick's Sporting Goods Park Commerce City, Colorado 10,165 Baldomero Toledo W Colorado Rapids October 2, 2010 0–1 D.C. United Palguta 15 Allsopp 45+2McTavish 74Najar 85 Dick's Sporting Goods Park Commerce City, Colorado 15,478 Michael Kennedy L FC Dallas October 9, 2010 7:30 PM CDT 2–2 Report Colorado Rapids Rodriguez 27Ferreira 37 13 51 Larentowicz Pizza Hut Park Frisco, Texas 10,119 Paul Ward T Los Angeles Galaxy October 16, 2010 1–3 Colorado Rapids Buddle 9 Buddle 18 o.g.Thompson 24Casey 30, 35Cummings 67 Home Depot Center Carson, California 27,000 W Colorado Rapids October 23, 2010 2–2 Real Salt Lake Cummings 16 Casey 50 Saborio 90 90 Dick's Sporting Goods Park Commerce City, Colorado 17,729 T MLS Cup Playoffs 2010 MLS Cup Playoffs Colorado Rapids Conf. Semifinals October 28, 2010 9:00 PM EDT 1–0 Report Columbus Crew Mastroeni 23 92+ Carroll 57 Dick's Sporting Goods Park Commerce City, Colorado 11,872 California Jair Marrufo W Columbus Crew Conf. Semifinals November 6, 2010 4:00 PM EDT 2–1 yes 2–2 4–5 Report Colorado Rapids Gaven 22Schelotto 31Ekpo 52Carroll 56Francis 64Rogers 70Rogers 70 Mullan 38Casey 48Casey 84 Schelotto Garey Gaven Brunner Carroll Casey Kandji Larentowicz Lopez Smith Crew Stadium Columbus, Ohio 10,322 New Jersey Michael Kennedy L Colorado Rapids Conf. Finals November 13, 2010 7:30 PM MDT 1–0 Report San Jose Earthquakes Kimura 43 Dick's Sporting Goods Park Commerce City, Colorado 17,779 Texas Jorge Gonzalez W Colorado Rapids Final November 21, 2010 6:30 PM MDT 2–1 Report FC Dallas Wallace 41 Smith 51 Casey 57 84 John 106 o.g. 35 Ferreira 84 Benitez BMO Field Toronto, Ontario, Canada 21,700 Baldamaro Toledo W U.S. Open Cup 2010 U.S. Open Cup 2010 U.S. Open Cup qualification Kansas City Wizards Kansas Qualification April 13, 2010 7:30PM 1–2 Report Colorado Colorado Rapids Bunbury 4 Thompson 24 81 Stanley H. Durwood Soccer Stadium Kansas City, Missouri 1226 Tony Russo W New York Red Bulls New York Qualification May 26, 2010 3–0 Report Colorado Colorado Rapids Wolyniec 11 43 Chinn 56 Stammler 77 Larentowicz 11 Thompson 54 Earls 0 86 Red Bull Arena Harrison, New Jersey 2,637 Niko Bratsis L League table Conference COL Overall COL Results summary 1 0 1 5 3 1 1 0 1 1 April 21, 2009 Major League Soccer May 2015 table b Round Stadium A /H /A /H /A /A /H /A /A /H /H /A /H /A /H/H /A /H /H /A /A /H /H /A /H /A /H /A /A /H Result W /T /L /W /W /L /L /W /W /W /T /T /T /L /T /L /T /W /T /L /W /W /L /W /T ///// Position 5/5/9/5/4/6/7/7/4/4/4/4/5/5/6/6/6/6/7/7/7/6/7/7////// Home Away green2 Win yellow2 Tie red2 Loss 1st 2nd 3rd red1 April 21, 2010 MLS Results and League table December 2010 Squad Roster As of May 5, 2010.http://web.mlsnet.com/players/index.jsp?club=t101 Major League Soccer: Players: Main November 29, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20100119060441/http://web.mlsnet.com/players/index.jsp?club=t101 January 19, 2010 dead 2 IRL DF Danny Earls 3 USA DF Drew Moor 4 USA MF Jeff Larentowicz 6 USA DF Anthony Wallace 7 ARG FW Claudio López 9 USA FW Conor Casey 10 SEN FW Macoumba Kandji 11 USA MF Brian Mullan 12 USA FW Quincy Amarikwa 13 USA FW Ross Schunk 14 JAM FW Omar Cummings 15 USA MF Wells Thompson 16 USA MF Ross LaBauex 17 USA GK Ian Joyce 18 USA GK Matt Pickens 19 USA FW Andre Akpan 20 SCO MF Jamie Smith 21 FRA DF Julien Baudet 22 USA DF Marvell Wynne 23 USA MF Ciaran O'Brien 25 USA MF Pablo Mastroeni captain 27 JPN MF Kosuke Kimura 28 USA MF Davy Armstrong 29 USA DF Scott Palguta 31 HAI GK Steward Ceus Notes Category:Colorado Rapids seasons Colorado Rapids Colorado Rapids Colorado Rapids Category:MLS Eastern Conference champion seasons Category:MLS Cup champion seasons