Rapids’ Depth Gets Deeper at Keeper

The big problem down the road for the Rapids: their keeper is too darn good. Bouna is going to Senegal to help his country qualify for the World Cup. This was bound to happen, as Bouna got his first cap last summer in the African Cup of Nations and Senegal’s manager was impressed with his performance (and it’s hard not to be, for whomever he plays).

While an average keeper would do well with this defense, it would be nice to have a solid backup at the only place in the roster where the Rapids are a bit thin.

Well, now they do. In exchange for Jovan and Kelly Gray, the Rapids have nabbed San Jose’s backup: Preston Burpo. He played for Chivas USA in 2006-07. He’s no star, and I doubt he will be down the road at 35 years of age, but in 2006, he did play 19 games for Chivas USA, and averaged 1.21 goals allowed per game. With the Rapids defense, he should more then a placeholder.

As for the Rapids’ end of the deal, Gray is no star. And Jovan: all I can say is it’s about time. He has had far more starts last year then he deserved. He did, on the other hand, have 6 goals, which was the best on the team (ugh), but three were on penalties which would have been made just as easily (probably) by Herculez or even Terry. He might get the new club boost for a few games, but my guess is that Kirovski is on his way out.

So, let’s get to know the newest member of the Club, and enjoy a shutout of RSL from 2006 by Preston.

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