Dallas 0-1 Colorado Rapids

WE NEEDED THAT. Big time.

Props to Terry Cooke on his service on that corner; he did a good job spotting the coverage lapses. It was probably more of a Dallas error than a Rapids play that scored, but a big part of soccer is capitalizing on errors. And Mike did just that.

Tight road games might be the best example of why the Rapids need Pablo so badly, so I’m glad he didn’t go down to Cuba as a Rapids fan (although it’s always a bit of a let down as an American. Oh well, the US is good enough to spare him). The man is just a monster in the midfield. He has the presence of two midfielders.

Also, I know the Rapids don’t have the best record at Pizza Hut park, but where is all of this “never win” there business come from. Do the ESPN announcers watch the playoffs? In the only games that matter, the Rapids have a perfect record in Dallas.

This was a big win for the Rapids. If it had gone the other way, the Rapids would now be six points back from the last playoff spot, virtually out of contention. Now they are just three back, with two home games ahead. Sounds doable, until you notice that those games are against Chicago and New England. We’ll have to take what we can get but the Rapids all but have to win at least one of those.

In summary, perk up, Rapids fans. We have our win. Our country beat Cuba in Havana (take that commies), we have two home games to get back into the thick of the West, and it’s that golden window of the sports-fan calendar: Soccer on Saturday, football on Sunday. So enjoy, Rapids fans, we’re finally back at Dick’s next week.

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