COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (Monday, August 8, 2011) – The Colorado Rapids (9-6-10, 37 points) travel to the face the San Jose Earthquakes (5-8-10, 23 points) at Buck Shaw Stadium this Saturday, August 13 at 7:30 p.m. PT (8:30 p.m. MT). The Rapids are coming off their second consecutive win, shutting out the Columbus Crew 2-0 on Friday. Brian Mullan scored a 30-yard rocket for his first goal in a Rapids uniform, while Omar Cummings scored his third goal of the season, combining once again with Sanna Nyassi, who had the assist.
Following the match against the Earthquakes, the Rapids will return home for a pair of home games, first hosting Isidro Metapán of El Salvador in CONCACAF Champions League action on Wednesday, August 17 at 8:00 p.m. MT. For more information on the tournament, please visit www.coloradorapids.com/championsleague. Colorado will then return to league action against Chivas USA on Saturday, August 20 at 7:00 p.m. MT; tickets to both matches are available by calling 303-825-GOAL or by visiting www.ColoradoRapids.com.
RAPIDS TRAINING SCHEDULE (Week of August 8, 2011)
Monday, August 8
Rapids Training 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Park Field 20 (Rapids Training Field)
Rapids Reserves @ Sporting Kansas City Reserves
10 a.m. CT (9 a.m. MT)
Sporting Kansas City Training Ground, Swope Park
Tuesday, August 9
Rapids Training 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Park Field 20 (Rapids Training Field)
Wednesday, August 10
Day off
Thursday, August 11
Rapids Training 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Park Field 20 (Rapids Training Field)
Friday, August 12
Rapids Training 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Park Field 20 (Rapids Training Field)
Rapids travel to San Jose
Saturday, August 13
Rapids @ San Jose Earthquakes
7:30 p.m. PT (8:30 p.m. MT) – Altitude
Buck Shaw Stadium
Sunday, August 14
Rapids travel to DenverColorado Rapids
