Omelet tailgate extravaganza
Cfirm will be tailgating in style this Sunday, May 4, beginning around 10 a.m. with a breakfast extravaganza of omelets with up to seven ingredients: salsa, Hollandaise, Green Chili- all for topping of course - Biscuits, Sausage Gravy, and Cheesy Grits with Appplewood smoked bacon. Props to our chefs Nathan & Doug. Of course no tailgate is complete without Doug's fruit Crepes as well as Doug's Breakfast Crepes and Ringshot may bring Mimosa stuff. But Supporters are always encouraged to bring some extra Champagne and OJ as well as Bloody Mary should be in attendance, as she usually is before noon... And a reminder, lest ye forget, as of this game we will be in our new home, section 100.
Lucha libre Sunday sans mask
To get your Rapids lucha libre wrestling mask you will need combo tickets to both the Rapids game against DC United and the post wrestling matches for this Sunday. The masks go to the first 5,000 and season ticket holders have to get in line to purchase the "FutboLucha" tickets at $15. The game begins at 1 pm.
Rapids host pint pack
Join the Rapids for an exciting pre-game party at Dick's Sporting Goods Park! Fans are encouraged to gather and celebrate the World's Game from 5:30 - 7:30 prior to the Rapids match against rival Real Salt Lake on Thursday, May 15! Get 2 Tickets and 2 Pints starting at just $29!
Pint vouchers are available for redemption at The Cantina or concession stands 4 & 5 on the south concourse throughout the game! Must be 21 years old to redeem pint voucher with minimum of 2 seats required to purchase package.
From the Pitch tonight
From the Pitch with Marcelo Balboa will air Tuesday night from 7 to 9 pm (MST) with guests Tom McManus, forward for the Rapids; Tom Soehn, head coach of DC United and Scott French, managing editor of MLS Magazine.
Champions League action, as well as the Rapids upcoming game against DC, will be discussed on the show, which is broadcast on 1510am Mile High Sports Radio. The show can also be heard on MLSNET.com and Mile High Sports.
Local listeners can call into the show at 303.297.1510 or long distance listeners can dial 888.817.1510.
Radio show appearance
We have been invited to be on 1150 AM La Buena Onda, the local station that does Spanish-language broadcasting for the Rapids games. They want us to come with our drums, chants, etc. and be part of their Friday night Deportes (sports) show. The show runs from 7-8 p.m., but we need to arrive by 6:30. All are invited! Please let Chili (email chilistrider at yahoo.com) know if you plan to attend so I can contact you with the address, directions, and any other important info.
Denver SCORES Jamboree
We have been invited again this year to help out with the Denver SCORES Jamboree on Saturday May 17 at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. Denver SCORES is an after-school program for disadvantaged children, and their two main activities are creative writing and soccer.
The Jamboree is their end-of-season round-robin tournament for student participants and will be held at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on Saturday May 17th from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Volunteers are needed from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. or any portion thereof. Activities that volunteers may choose from include field setup and takedown, goodie bag stuffing, face-painting, handing out water and snacks, helping with the book drive, or refereeing games. Please e-mail me chilistrider at yahoo.com [as soon as possible] if you want to volunteer, and please mention which volunteer activities you prefer.
Members who volunteered for this event last year had a great time and say they would recommend it to everyone---even kids, even people who can only spend an hour or two there---so please come out and do some good to help a very worthy cause!
Cfirm meeting Saturday
Our second home game of the season is this Saturday, and kickoff against the San Jose Earthquakes is at 7:30 p.m. Tailgating will take place prior to the game in lot AA as usual. Also, please note that we will be holding our April meeting beginning at 5:30 p.m. in lot AA. All members are invited to attend. We want your ideas and input for this season!
Also, anyone who is interested in a board position, please volunteer at the meeting, as we have two openings to fill!
Wizards change game time
The Rapids away game April 5 against the Kansas City Wizards has been moved up to 3 p.m. MT and will also be broadcasted on Altitude network. Radio from the game will be broadcast on 1150am as will all of the Rapids games this season. We're not sure if the time change was made simply to screw with the revelers traveling to the game or because a college baskeball team (Kansas) has the gall to schedule a game (Final Four) at the same time as the Rapids.
Steve Davis of mlsnet.com had the following to say about the Wizards' start to the season.
In Kansas City, newcomers Claudio Lopez and Ivan Trujillo had strong debuts. Not only did each strike for a goal in the Wizards' 2-0 victory, they successfully pressured United defenders all night. It's just one night, but technical director Peter Vermes and manager Curt Onalfo seem to have scored with their major offseason foreign acquisitions.
Speaking of newcomers in Kansas City: CommunityAmerica Ballpark had its MLS coming out party, and it looks like it's going to be a fun place. Some odd camera angles aside, CAB looks great and sounds lively. The Cauldron was rocking and I love where they have it positioned, in a corner behind one goal, but angled by the baseball park layout so that it really "hangs" over one end of the field.
Balboa discusses Rapids win
Marcelo Balboa and guest Fernando Clavijo will discuss the Rapids 4-nil season opener victory over the LA Galaxy on From the Pitch broadcasting on 1060AM from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Rapids midfielder Nick LaBrocca will also discuss the game and Kansas City Wizards Head Coach Curt Onalfo will also call in to discuss his team's game against the Rapids this weekend in KC.
The show is on the Radio Colorado Network with 1060AM in Denver, 1580AM in Colorado Springs, 1450AM in Buena Vista and 610AM in Vail.
Roadtrip to Kansas City
The Centennial Firm and Class VI have a road trip bus to the Rapids first road game of the season against Kansas City on April 5. Time is running out fast. Email Chili at chilistrider at yahoo.com or Danielle at ddicarlo23104 at yahoo.com ASAP, if you are interested in going on the trip.
Here are the details:
Leave DSG Park - 6:00 am MST, Sat. April 5th
Arrive Kansas City Hotel - 3:00 pm CST, Sat. April 5th
Leave for game - 5:30 pm CST- Tailgate bus leaves from hotel near Stadium to bring us to the game.
Game Time - 7:00 CST pm
The bus will return us to the hotel after the game.
Leave Kansas City - 9:00 am CST, Sun. April 6th
Arrive Denver - 6:00 pm MST, Sun. April 6th
Note: Times and plans may change a bit as we nail down locations and other plans. Tailgate info: TBD
Balboa previews Galaxy game
Marcelo Balboa will preview the Rapids home opener Saturday against the Galaxy on his From the Pitch radio show (1060AM) tonight, Tuesday March 25, from 6 to 8pm with guests Commerce City Mayor Natale, Rapids Midfielder Cliaran O'Brien and Rapids Head Coach Fernando Clavijo.
Balboa will also discuss with his guests and callers the opening weekend for the 2008 MLS season, as well as the Burgundy and Blue Game from last week and the US Olympic team loss to Honduras this past weekend.
The show is on the Radio Colorado Network with 1060AM in Denver, 1580AM in Colorado Springs, 1450AM in Buena Vista and 610AM in Vail.
Opening day noon tailgate
5 days till the home opener! We look forward to seeing everyone in lot AA for our first tailgate of the year, which will feature another Doogiemo crepe extravaganza!! If you weren't there for the crepes last year, you really missed out, but here's another chance to get in on the action. Tailgating for the die-hards will begin at noon on the 29th, but look for crowds to start picking up around 3 p.m. And remember, we will be in section 114 for the first two home games.
While the web site shows that 114 is sold out, limited tickets *may* (no promises here) still be available by contacting Marcus in the front office. And what happens close on the heels of our home opener? Our first away game of the year, which is also our first ROAD TRIP... There is still time to get your deposit in for our first roadtrip of the year. Not only will you be able to cheer on YOUR 2008 Colorado Rapids, but you will also get to know plenty of other Rapids fans. It'll be a GREAT TIME!
Here is a quote from Stephen Keel, "The C-Firm is by far the best supporters group in the league. They support the team loud and clear not only at home games, but also on the road. I am very thankful to have the greatest fans in the league supporting the Rapids day in and day out!" So come on guys, lets keep the guys believing that we are THE BEST SUPPORTERS GROUP IN THE LEAGUE! Please contact Danielle at ddicarlo23104 at yahoo.com if you have any questions.
Rapids season ticket info
It won’t be long now as only 22 days remain until the 2008 MLS Season kicks off. Remember game 1 is going to be on March 29, 2008 at 7:30pm vs. LA Galaxy. If you are in need of additional tickets for this match please contact Marcus Myrick ASAP as the game is nearly sold out (if not already).
Season tickets are due to arrive on Tuesday of this week. If your account is not paid in full, your tickets will not be sent to you and will be held here until they are paid in full.
If you have paid you should be receiving your tickets between March 15 and March 18th via UPS. Remember, UPS cannot deliver to PO Boxes. 2008 Burgundy and Blue scrimmage is scheduled for March 19th at 7:30pm here at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. Tickets should be included in your season package.
Did you know about the new season ticket holder website? The site contains answers to many frequently asked questions, the 2008 exchange policy, information on your Sales and Customer Service team and much more.
The Rapids now have their own Adult Soccer League! A fun treat for sure and you get to play on the best fields in the state of Colorado. For more information on how to sign up or register a team please contact Mr. Luke Lavorato at 303.727.3521 The team is having an UNBELIEVABLE pre-season having lost just once. That loss occurred to partner club Arsenal FC’s reserve side yesterday 2-1. Team returned to Colorado this past Sunday to continue preparations for the 2008 campaign.
