Holding The High Line, a Colorado Rapids Podcast
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S6E36: Burnt Popcorn
Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on HTHL, Rabbi is off on the Jewish equivalent of international duty. So Red calls up friend of the show Eric Stinson. Eric's a 12 year STM to the Rapids and an active member of C38. We discuss the Rapids two loss week to Cascadia teams. Seattle felt like a return to the same old, same old. Portland had so many little improvements, but then VAR and Felipe Mora had something to say about that.
Then we look ahead to the two game week this week, with the Rapids hosting Vancouver Whitecaps and Austin FC. The guys also handicap the Wooden Spoon as it's down to Colorado and Toronto FC. Lastly, we give Rapids 2 their flowers as they finished top of MLS NEXT Pro with Rémi Cabral finishing in a three-way tie for the Golden Boot.
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Sep 20, 2023
S6E35: Word Salad Formation
Hello Colorado Rapids fans! On this episode of Holding The High Line, the Pids won a game! We discuss Rapids walkout coverage among other things.
First, Matt has some updates from Field 20. Jack Price is back in training. Sidnei Tavares appears to be ok. There's some comments from Chris Little as well. Then we break down how the Rapids beat the Revolution 2-1. Feel good performances from several players, concerns on set pieces, and was this all a false positive because New England is in turmoil? We discuss. The guys also go through all the coverage we've seen of the C38 protest, what impact we think it will and won't have, and what comes next.
Lastly, we preview the coming double game week against the two Cascadia Teams.
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Sep 14, 2023
S6E34: The Interim Cup
Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, the Interim Cup is up for grabs! Rabbi and Red banter about the second Pádraig Smith press conference. We discuss Luis Díaz joining the Rapids on waivers. Thanks for the insight, Ralph Schudel. Then we give our initial impressions of Chris Little as interim manager and what affect he could have on the team. Matt also pieces together a timeline of the Robin Fraser firing.
Then we preview Saturday's game. The Interim Cup or the Omar Gonzalez Derby? Whatever you call it, both teams are a mess. What's going on with the Revs now that Bruce Arena has resigned? An interim to the interim manager, players refusing to train, and still no answers about what Bruce did in the first place. Never mind all the injuries and departures on defense. Carles Gil can singlehandedly will this game still, right?
Jamie Rooke joins the show to break down the fallout, what it means for New England, and what more chaos could come. You can catch up on his work for Last Word on Soccer here and here.
HTHL has obtained an advanced copy of the C38 open letter to the Rapids front office and ownership, to be released Thursday morning. We've also learned about a walkout protest planned for the 20th minute on Saturday. We skim over the letter, highlight key parts, and discuss how it could be received by those it was directed at. Rapids fans care, do you Josh and Stan Kroenke? Then Matt discusses what he knows about the planned protests for Saturday, what they could look and sound line at scale, and how you can participate if you're so inclined.
We disagree with a few of the things said in the open letter. "Mistreatment of press and bloggers" could be referring to the Rapids 2 incident from back in March. We would not use the word "mistreatment" to describe what happened there. You can refresh your memory on that situation here starting at 25:38.
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Sep 6, 2023
The Second Pádraig Smith Press Conference
Hello Colorado Rapids fans. On this short episode of Holding The High Line, Matt Pollard gives his thoughts on the Pádraig Smith press conference. You can view the presser itself on the Colorado Rapids YouTube channel here. Let us know what you thought of it.
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Sep 6, 2023
S6E32: Dumpster Fire. Citation Needed.
Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, Robin Fraser Out! Rabbi and Red banter about the 2-0 loss to RSL and the club losing the Rocky Mountain Cup. Then we break down the breaking news of Fraser being fired by the Rapids. How'd we get here? How much is Fraser at fault? What's his legacy as Rapids manager? Is this team a bottom group of players? Where do we go from here with Chris Little as interim and with the coaching search? Also how about that letter to STMS from Pádraig Smith? We discuss.
That press conference tomorrow at 11:30 should be something.
We end the show with a handful of Ask HTHLs.
P.S. Thanks to Joe Lowery for the kind words on Backheeled.
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Sep 1, 2023
S6E31: We're Chum
Hey Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, it's another tough loss for the Rapids. But it's rivalry week, so we've got a Rocky Mountain Cup preview to look forward to. We banter about Fulham's comeback in the HTHL derby, Anthony Markanich scoring for St. Louis CITY, and the Champions League Draw.
We break down what went wrong in the 3-0 loss to Minnesota United. Was it all Ralph Priso's fault? Is this team noncompetitive? What is Robin Fraser doing and not doing to contribute to this? We discuss.
There's a Turkish rumor about Moïse Bombito. Then we preview Real Salt Lake. The show ends with Ask HTHLs about lack of player development, this historically bad season, and how fans can be heard and felt by KSE and the RFO.
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Aug 25, 2023
S6E30: Sup Max Bretos
Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, we say "what's up?" to Max Bretos. The guys banter about Messi's perfect start to his time at Inter Miami and the Messi Circus, which is already annoying some. We talk the Holding The High London Derby (congrats to Mark in advance), and William Yarbrough's knee injury.
Then we break down the 4-0 loss to LAFC. There's debuts for Rafael Navarro and Sidnei Tavares to discuss. One was good. The other was not. There's other individual performances to criticize and things about this team that are still fundamentally broken. The time for moral victories is over.
We then preview Minnesota United for next week and discuss whether Robin Fraser should be fired. Matt and Mark wrote columns recently to compliment that discussion. You can find those here and here.
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Aug 15, 2023
S6E29: Fisking The Presser
Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, it's all about the press access. After releasing the full audio from the Pádraig Smith press conference, Rabbi and Red get together. We briefly talk some R2 news, final transfers, and the LAFC game on Sunday. Then we break down everything from the 25+ minute press conference.
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Aug 14, 2023
The Pádraig Smith Press Conference
Hi Rapids fans. Red here. Just got home from the Pádraig Smith press conference. Here's the entire audio from that press conference, unedited. Rabbi and I will be recording together tonight to debrief and react from this, talk R2, and preview LAFC on Sunday. Then we break down the 25+ minute press conference, what was and was not said, what it all means, etc. We go FULL Inside Baseball. Then we answer a single episode record 10 Ask HTHLs about the presser.
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Aug 10, 2023
S6E28: From NoBo to Down Under
Hello Rapids sickos. Happy we had a week without a Colorado Rapids loss, sort of. This week on Holding The High Line, Red gives Rabbi a week off. He solo pods to discuss the few loose ends from the transfer window. He celebrates Michael Barrios. There's updates on the arrivals of Rafael Navarro and Sidnei Tavares. Red pods after attending Wednesday's nights Rapids 2 home game, which effectively had a first team lineup. They scored first but still lost 1-3. He talks about how that happened. In the middle of the show, Burgundy Wave photographic journalism John Babiak joins via WhatsApp from Sydney. We discuss how the USWNT underperformed, what the Colorado girls did well and poorly, and some behind-the-scenes media stuff. HTHL Inside Baseball, World Cup edition. Red finishes the show off with an Ask HTHL about his favorite thing about being a part of the Rapids Community.
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Aug 3, 2023
S6E27: No One Good FC
Hello Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, Rapids Twitter has had itself a few days. Rabbi and Red spend as little time as possible discussing that loss to Toluca. We analyze the end of the transfer window with Rafael Navarro's late arrival, the departures of Bryan Acosta and Anthony Markanich, and probably Sidnei Tavares. The guys discuss what the rest of the season could look like now that the Pids are out of Leagues Cup. Our expectations are low. Then we discuss the state of media coverage of the Rapids as that seemed to be what the Rapids Community talked about this week. Are Matt and Mark members of No One Good FC?
Are we simps for the front office, too soft, or is sports journalism more nuanced than that? How does the citizen soccer journo balance on the pendulum between their audience and the people and team they cover? Can one be critical and empathetic at the same time? If we called for people to be fired, the team to be sold, and the stadium to be torn down, would anything change? Do fans owe us their money and gratitude with how toxic the the 2023 Colorado Rapids have become?
We discuss. Also, Red references this episode of HTHL if you want to refresh your memories on the incident with that Rapids 2 game.
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Jul 28, 2023
S6E26: Fair Play Tie-Breaker Math
Hello Rapids fans! This week, Red solo pods for Holding The High Line. He discusses Leagues Cup with the Colorado Rapids losing to Nashville SC followed by Toluca winning in Nashville. He discusses both games, expectations for Monday, and the possible tie-breaker scenarios. Apologies in advance for the migraines. There's some discussion about Rafael Navarro's travel and transfers. Oh and the Coloradans are crushing it at the Women's World Cup.
Holding The High Line is an independent soccer podcast focused on the Colorado Rapids of MLS. If you like the show, please consider subscribing to us on your preferred podcatcher, giving us a review, and tell other Rapids fans about us. It helps a ton.
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Jul 19, 2023
S6E25: "What a Total Waste of Time"
Hello Rapids fans! This week on Holding The High Line, it's a total waste of time! The guys banter about all the non-Rapids news from the MLS All-Star Game, to Messi, to Ronaldo's hot takes, to the USWNT. Then we recap three scoreless halves all at once. There's an Ask HTHL on expectations for Rafael Navarro. We also talk Alex Gersbach, Season Ticket Renewals, and look ahead to Leagues Cup against Nashville SC.
Also, HTHL is now a part of Bleav, a podcasting network growing in the soccer space. We're glad to be a part of something bigger than ourselves and we'll have more to say about this next week.
Holding The High Line is an independent soccer podcast focused on the Colorado Rapids of MLS. If you like the show, please consider subscribing to us on your preferred podcatcher, giving us a review, and tell other Rapids fans about us. It helps a ton.
Hello Colorado Rapids fans! This episode of Holding The High Line is a "total waste of time!" We banter for way too long about MLS All-S…
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Jul 15, 2023
The Drew Moor Interview
Hey Rapids fans. This past Thursday, Matt Pollard sat down with Drew Moor for 45 minutes after his induction into the club's Gallery of Honor the previous Saturday. We discuss that night, his entire Rapids career, some fun behind-the-scenes details from his various memes, and so much more. Not a bad discussion topic or answer from him the entire time. It's a pleasure to make this conversation available to you. Enjoy this interview as some pre-match listening or in the future for a wholesome nostalgia hit.
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Jul 11, 2023
S6E23: For Denver For Colorado
Hello Rapids fans. Early today, For Denver FC announced their intention to bring professional Women's Soccer to Denver. Matt Pollard and Brendan Ploen were able to get on Zoom with Jordan Angeli and Ben Hubbard, who are both part of the ownership group. This conversation has so much good information.
Holding The High Line is an independent soccer podcast focused on the Colorado Rapids of MLS. If you like the show, please consider subscribing to us on your preferred podcatcher, giving us a review, and tell other Rapids fans about us. It helps a ton.
We have a newsletter. Visit our Substack page to read our content, sign up for our newsletter via email, and joining our Highliner club for $5/month or $42/year. That's the best way to support us.
Find us wherever you get your podcasts. You can find a full list of pod catchers we're on with links on this Twitter thread. Our artwork was produced by CR54 Designs. Juanners does our music.
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Jul 11, 2023
S6E22: Halftime Twilight Zone Physical Discomfort
Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, we celebrate the "Hapids" finally winning a home game. Rabbi and Red get stuck in on the transfer window. We talk Rafael Navarro, Andrew Gutman, rumors, and who we think could be leaving Colorado. Then we discuss being lost in the Timbers Halftime Twilight Zone. It's causing us physical discomfort. We might have to be removed from podcasting activities as a result. Then we review the 2-1 win over FC Dallas and look ahead to Houston Dynamo on Saturday. Oh, and we celebrate Drew Moor. Dude's a freaking legend.
Holding The High Line is an independent soccer podcast focused on the Colorado Rapids of MLS. If you like the show, please consider subscribing to us on your preferred podcatcher, giving us a review, and tell other Rapids fans about us. It helps a ton.
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Jul 3, 2023
S6E21: 4thFest Pregame
Hey Rapids fans. On this episode of Holding The High Line, we discuss the 2-0 loss at St. Louis CITY. Then we look at the 4th of July game against Portland Timbers and Saturday's match against FC Dallas (featuring Drew Moor's Gallery of Honor induction).
This episode was a bit hurried. Mark's traveling for the holiday. Matt has a hike to get to before it thunderstorms/hails. As a result, Mark forgot to wear headphones and Matt forgot to remind him of that. The audio's a bit off as a result. Matt will sound like an echo at times. Apologies.
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Jun 28, 2023
S6E20: Pour One Out For your DMid
Welcome to the apocalypse, Rapids fans. We hope you like Wooden Spoons. This week on Holding The High Line, pint glasses are here! You can get one by supporting us on Substack! We discusses the delayed Vancouver game and the wild night Red had regardless of no soccer being played. We do try to guess when that match will be rescheduled. Spoiler: We recorded before the announcement that it'll be played September 27.
The guys banter about the Gold Cup. We talk big picture about the draw with LA Galaxy and highlight some individuals and tactical ideas. Then we give Colorado Rapids 2 their flowers, as they sit top of the table in MLS NEXT Pro. Lastly, we look ahead to the first road game at St. Louis CITY on Saturday.
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Jun 20, 2023
S6E19: Parliament-Funkadelic
Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, Rabbi is back from his family trip to D.C. We get together to preview Vancouver Whitecaps and LA Galaxy. The guys also banter about the very eventful weekend the USMNT had.
Holding The High Line is an independent soccer podcast focused on the Colorado Rapids of MLS. If you like the show, please consider subscribing to us on your preferred podcatcher, giving us a review, and tell other Rapids fans about us. It helps a ton.
We have a newsletter. Visit our Substack page to read our content, sign up for our newsletter via email, and joining our Highliner club for $5/month or $42/year. That's the best way to support us.
Find us wherever you get your podcasts. You can find a full list of pod catchers we're on with links on this Twitter thread. Our artwork was produced by CR54 Designs. Juanners does our music.
Follow us on Twitter @rapids96podcast. You can also email the show at rapids96podcast@gmail.com. Follow our hosts ind…
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Jun 15, 2023
S6E18: The Far Side of Victory Crossing
Bring It In, Rapids Fans. This week on Holding The High Line, Red is joined by Brendan Ploen with Rabbi on vacation in our nation's capital. We banter about Messi to MLS, the Nuggets winning the NBA Championship, and what they mean and say about the Rapids. The guys discuss big takeaways from the loss in Orlando, namely the officiating, Robin Fraser's comments about it, and the club's reaction towards it. Also, we've got an Ask HTHL about the goalkeeper situation. Then we discuss Moïse Bombito getting a callup for the Canadian Men's National Team. Lastly, Ploen's got some details on land ownership exchange in and around DSGP including the possible of Victory Crossing actually happening?
During the show, we discuss Rabbi's and Red's columns on Messi, Red's Bombito feature, and FC Ryukyu singing Country Road.
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Jun 7, 2023
S6E17: Miller Moth Conspiracy Theories
Hello Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, we turn the banter segment into a round table on all the soccer news of the last week. We discuss what went wrong against Columbus Crew and San Jose Earthquakes. Rabbi and Red break down the fallout from that Inside Rapids Twitter thread. We talk Darren Yapi's disappointing time at the U-20s World Cup. Then we look ahead to Saturday's match against Oscar Pareja's Orlando City SC.
Holding The High Line is an independent soccer podcast focused on the Colorado Rapids of MLS. If you like the show, please consider subscribing to us on your preferred podcatcher, giving us a review, and tell other Rapids fans about us. It helps a ton.
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May 30, 2023
S6E16: Schnotzelfrosteh
Happy Memorial Day, Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, we banter about the Open Cup and end of (most of) the league seasons in Europa. The boys recap two losses from last week. Red explains why he did not even watch the RSL Open Cup match. We give Dom Badji his due and make sense of a fifth loss in a row. Then we look ahead to two tough games this week, including Rabbi going to the Columbus game. There's an Ask HTHL about Max's absence and its significance in the downturn in form.
Shout out High Liner Jesus and his son, by the way.
During the show, we discuss this Keegan Rosenberry quote, the club's mental health journey initiative, and Matt's submission to that program.
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May 23, 2023
S6E15: Forever Blowing Melancholy Raspberries
Hey Rapids fans. This week on HTHL, all is not well for the Colorado Rapids. This episode is a mess. Apologies. Rabbi and Red banter about the end of the European season and the NBA Playoffs. We try to make sense of the predicable mess that was Saturday's Rocky Mountain Cup game against RSL. Matt goes off on ranting tangent. Mark says our beer glass is in the works. We preview the two games this week, neither of which have good vibes. The Rocky Mountain Cup is a derby, but it's not a rivalry. It feels like we know how the season is going to go, and that makes it hard to feel good and care. We hope we're wrong. Also, Matt recorded this episode on the road for the day job, so apologies for the subpar audio quality.
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May 17, 2023
S6E14: Burgundy Bean Counting
Hello Colorado Rapids fans. On this episode of Holding The High Line, it's basically one of our National Holidays as the MLSPA releases the player salaries for 2023. We banter about that, the NBA Playoffs, and Apple TV. Then we look back at how the Pids got outclassed and punked by the Philadelphia Union. We look ahead to the games at Atlanta United and the first leg of the 2023 Rocky Mountain Cup on Saturday.
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May 11, 2023
S6E13: The Max Investigation
Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, so many things happened. Rabbi and Red banter about Mark's book, Yapi to the U-20 World Cup, and DSG's redevelopment on the north side. We break down all the good, bad, and big things from two wins in California. Then we discuss the reported investigation into Max Alves being involved in a sports betting scheme. The boys discuss seriously what we know so far, what it all means, and what impact this could have for the player and the club. Then we look ahead to the Philadelphia Union game on Saturday.
Holding The High Line is an independent soccer podcast focused on the Colorado Rapids of MLS. If you like the show, please consider subscribing to us on your preferred podcatcher, giving us a review, and tell other Rapids fans about us. It helps a ton.
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May 2, 2023
S6E12: The Mastronaccio Code
Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, the Pids actually won an Open Cup game! Rabbi and Red banter about Ted Lasso (skip to 18:40 to avoid spoilers) and break down the Danny Leyva loan from all angles. We then look at four games total, analyzing the win against Hailstorm, draw to Vancouver (whilst decoding the game plan), and look ahead to a (must win?) game against LA Galaxy and Sacramento Republic.
Holding The High Line is an independent soccer podcast focused on the Colorado Rapids of MLS. If you like the show, please consider subscribing to us on your preferred podcatcher, giving us a review, and tell other Rapids fans about us. It helps a ton.
We have a newsletter. Visit our Substack page to read our content, sign up for our newsletter via email, and joining our Highliner club for $5/month or $42/year. That's the best way to support us.
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Apr 25, 2023
S6E11: South Platte Derby Preview
Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, Rabbi and Red review a frustrating draw with St. Louis CITY. We discuss transfer deadline day and what the Rapids could be up to for the summer. Then we look ahead to a Double Game Week, including the first ever South Platte Derby with Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC and Saturday's match with Vancouver Whitecaps.
Holding The High Line is an independent soccer podcast focused on the Colorado Rapids of MLS. If you like the show, please consider subscribing to us on your preferred podcatcher, giving us a review, and tell other Rapids fans about us. It helps a ton.
We have a newsletter. Visit our Substack page to read our content, sign up for our newsletter via email, and joining our Highliner club for $5/month or $42/year. That's the best way to support us.
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Apr 20, 2023
S6E10: Wednesday Sickos and Pyramids
Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on HTHL, the guys banter about not caring about USA vs. Mexico. We recap a fourth positive result for the Pids and look ahead to a first ever meeting with St. Louis CITY on Saturday. The guys comprehensively discuss the changes to the front office over the last week. Did the suits just give themselves promotions and pats on the back now that there's more money coming in? What is changing about the day-to-day operations of the club? Who are all these new hires and what do they mean? We discuss.
During the show, we discuss four separate press releases for the club. You can find those here, here, here, and here. Mark also brings up a piece he did awhile back on Fran Taylor.
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Apr 11, 2023
S6E9: Feather, Candle, and Spoon
Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on HTHL, we open discussing Mallory Swanson's injury. Then we discuss the Rapids getting a road win in (Burgundy and) Blue Hell. The guys discuss the implications of an Andreas Maxsø injury would mean. Then we talk Rapids getting matched up with Northern Colorado Hailstorm in the Open Cup and preview Charlotte FC on Saturday.
Also, Andre Shinyashiki won MLS Rookie of the Year in 2019.
Holding The High Line is an independent soccer podcast focused on the Colorado Rapids of MLS. If you like the show, please consider subscribing to us on your preferred podcatcher, giving us a review, and tell other Rapids fans about us. It helps a ton.
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Apr 5, 2023
S6E8: Kremmling Mercantile
Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on HTHL, we banter about Kremmling, CO and the future of Burgundy Wave. The boys recap a positive(?) 0-0 draw against LAFC. Then we look ahead to Sporting KC on Saturday. Also there's an all-Colorado matchup in the U.S. Open Cup this week.
Holding The High Line is an independent soccer podcast focused on the Colorado Rapids of MLS. If you like the show, please consider subscribing to us on your preferred podcatcher, giving us a review, and tell other Rapids fans about us. It helps a ton.
We have a newsletter. Visit our Substack page to read our content, sign up for our newsletter via email, and joining our Highliner club for $5/month or $42/year. That's the best way to support us.
Find us wherever you get your podcasts. You can find a full list of pod catchers we're on with links on this Twitter thread. Our artwork was produced by CR54 Designs. Juanners does our music.
Follow us on Twitter @rapids96podcast. You can also email the show at rapids…
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Mar 28, 2023
S6E7: Yoked Chicken of Chaos
Hello Colorado Rapids fans. On this episode of Holding The High Line, Rabbi and Red analyze a positive performance and point at Austin FC. The guys banter about the international window, Rapids and USMNT related. Then we look ahead to a tough test against LAFC on Saturday. Also we go down a rabbit hole about hotel room art in Japan.
Holding The High Line is an independent soccer podcast focused on the Colorado Rapids of MLS. If you like the show, please consider subscribing to us on your preferred podcatcher, giving us a review, and tell other Rapids fans about us. It helps a ton.
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Mar 22, 2023
S6E6: Name That INJURY!?
Hello Rapids fans. Well this sucks. Holding The High Line recaps a bad game against Minnesota United, Jack Price's Achilles tendon rupture, and what it all means. We banter about Micheal Azira, Arsenal to the MLS ASG, and more. Also we preview the upcoming loss to Austin FC.
Red had a sour throat and some audio issues during this episode. Apologies. During the episode, we discuss Mark's most recent edition of Backpass and Matt's reporting on the P word again returning to DSG Park.
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Mar 16, 2023
S6E5: Media Unpleasantness
Hey Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line we banter about CCL and discuss the Rapids' loss to San Jose Earthquakes. Rabbi wrote a great piece on it if you want to read more. Then we discuss Burgundy Wave's coverage of Saturday's Rapids 2 game, the fallout, and what Matt and Joseph did wrong. You can read our full thoughts here. Then we look ahead to Minnesota United.
Holding The High Line is an independent soccer podcast focused on the Colorado Rapids of MLS. If you like the show, please consider subscribing to us on your preferred podcatcher, giving us a review, and tell other Rapids fans about us. It helps a ton.
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Mar 9, 2023
S6E4: Stop Saying The P Word
Hello Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, Rabbi and Red banter about CCL, including the Doop Doggo and an own golazo. We review a frustrating scoreless draw against Sporting KC, what is says about the team, and disgusting return of the P word to DSGP. Then we talk Michael Edwards and Moise Bombito before previewing San Jose Earthquakes this weekend.
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Mar 1, 2023
S6E3: Rastafarian Rapids Rabbi
Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, MLS is back. Rabbi and Red banter about MLS Season Pass' opening weekend on Apple TV. We recap a disappointing 4-0 loss at Seattle Sounders. Then we discuss Diego Rubio's knee surgery and preview Sporting KC in the home opener on Saturday.
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Feb 26, 2023
S6E2: Matchday Interviews!
Hello Colorado Rapids fans! Happy Opening Day! Red had a bunch of interviews he was sitting on throughout preseason, so here's a bunch of them to get you hyped for the season opener. Not all the audio quality on these is great. Group interviews and WhatsApp calls aren't the best for podcasts, so apologies on that.
Heath Pearce calls in to talk about joining MLS Season Pass, his thoughts on the Rapids offseason, and what Robin Fraser was like at Chivas USA. Then we speak to the three new signings amid the final week of preseason. Lastly, three interviews from Media Day back in January. See the time stamps below for who we talk to and when.
0:00-18:21-Heath Pearce on Apple TV and calling the Rapids game
18:21-32:36-Alex Gersbach from Orlando preseason
32:36-43:19-Connor Ronan from Seattle
43:19-51:30-Andreas Maxsø from Seattle
51:30-59:39-Calvin Harris from Media Day
59:39-1:14:37-Keegan Rosenberry from Media Day
1:14:37-End-Kévin Cabral from Media Day
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Feb 23, 2023
S6E1: Three-Man Midfield
Hello Rapids fans! Happy season six of Holding The High Line! We hope you like the new intro. Joseph Samelson joins the pod this week as we close out preseason with news and notes. The trio discuss Marko Ilić signing and more. We get upset about the new playoff format . Then we look ahead to Sunday's season opener at Seattle Sounders.
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Feb 14, 2023
S5E47: Eleven Questions One Kit
Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, we preview the season by asking XI questions that will define 2023 for the Colorado Rapids. Also, we've got some updates from preseason in Orlando. Matt's seen the new secondary kit. We talk about it, to an extent.
* How will Kevin Cabral do? What are reasonable expectations?
* Can Diego Rubio keep up his goal contribution rate?
* Who plays in midfield? What does that look like?
* Will the club return to being the Set Piece Kings of MLS?
* Who plays at center back? Will it be a back four, three, or five?
* How will the Rapids concede fewer goals this year?
* Will their road form be better?
* Who can step up as an attacking role player?
* Will the Rapids finally have a cup run between Open and Leagues Cup?
* Between the club and Apple TV's work, will the fanbase grow?
* Can the Rapids finally win a playoff game?
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Feb 10, 2023
S5E46: The Burgundy Bishop
Hello Rapids fans! On this episode of Holding The High Line, Red is joined by Dave Wegner from Centennial 38. The Burgundy Bishop brings updates supporters, C38 members and otherwise, can expect from the tailgate this year and some exciting in stadium updates. You complained. Juan wrote his op-ed. The club is listening.
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Feb 8, 2023
S5E45: Colorado Rapids 101
Hello (aspiring?) Colorado Rapids fans! On this episode of Holding The High Line, we're educating. Rabbi and Red banter about Jesse Marsch and the Manchester City news. Then, with the new season coming, we try to expand the number of people in the Burgundy tent. We discuss all the basics and history surrounding the Colorado Rapids. When were they founded? What do people think of ownership? What's their biggest accomplishment? What's the team like now?
If you're new to the club or MLS, this episode is for you. Welcome to the Rapids Community. It's a boat with some holes and we're all in it together.
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Jan 31, 2023
S5E44: Happy 5th Birthday!
Hello Colorado Rapids fan! On this episode of Holding The High Line, it's our birthday! Five years ago today we recorded the pilot episode of the pod in Rabbi basement back on Lincoln. We banter about AFC Wrexham getting hyped by ESPN in ways MLS never was. We go through the Rapids three preseason friendlies in Mexico and what little takeaways we can gleam from them. Then we analyze the signings of Connor Ronan, Andreas Maxsø, and Alex Gersbach.
During the episode, we discuss an old article Matt wrote about possible MLS themed ESPN 30 For 30 documentaries. You can read that here.
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Jan 21, 2023
S5E43: NOT SAFE FOR WORK
Warning! NOT SAFE FOR WORK! Hi Rapids fans. Earlier today, Vox Media announced major changes to how it will operate its MLS team websites, including Burgundy Wave. This is a massive blow to the American Soccer Media space. Rabbi and Red get together for an intoxicated after dark rant fest. We are mad. There is profanity. It's a meandering mess. This episode is NSFW. You've been warned.
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Jan 21, 2023
S5E42: Guest Episode With the MLS Updater
Hello Rapids fans. Earlier this week, Red was a guest on the MLS Updater with Michael Rice. We discuss the 2022 season, preview 2023, and break down all the silly season rumors of the past week. The episode was so good, we asked Michael if we could run it on our feed and he said yes!
You can follow him on Twitter @MichaelRice1983. He writes for World Football Index and NY Soccer Times. You can follow the MLS Updater on Twitter here, find the podcast here, and its YouTube channel here.
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Jan 11, 2023
S5E41: Synagogue Dreidel Tournament
Happy New Year Colorado Rapids fans! Rabbi and Red get together for the first time in 2023. We discuss the club's preseason schedule and Collen Warner getting waived. Mark gets caught up with some thoughts on the Calvin Harris trade, the SuperDraft, and more. We go through a bunch of good Ask HTHLs. Then we provide media scrum audio of Cole Bassett and Jack Price from the Rapids Media Day.
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Dec 22, 2022
S5E40: Center Back Acorns
Winter is here Rapids fans! On this episode of HTHL, Red solo pods from the Conor Casey Memorial Closet. He breaks down Colorado trading for Calvin Harris and the 2023 MLS SuperDraft. There's lots of details on Generation Adidas defender Moise Bombito and goalkeeper Oliver Semmle. Then we finish off the show with a 10 minute phone interview with Bombito the morning after getting drafted.
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Dec 13, 2022
S5E39: Rest In Power Grant Wahl, Gio Politics
Hey there. Thanks for listening to Holding The High Line with Rabbi and Red. Thanks so much for joining us. On this episode, Rabbi and Red are joined by friend of the show Mark Turner to celebrate and remember Grant Wahl. We analyze Gyasi Zardes leaving to Austin FC in free agency and discuss how this will affect the Pids offseason and roster build. The guys have some World Cup takes, hot and cold. Yes, we talk Gio Gate. Then Matt and regular Mark discuss the Kevin Cabral trade.
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Nov 22, 2022
S5E38: Welsh Twitterati Milkshake Duck
Hello Colorado Rapids fans! On this episode of Holding The High Line, Rabbi and Red talk USA Wales. We break down offseason news including roster decisions and the MLS Expansion Draft. UCHealth is the new shirt sponsor and Cole Bassett has returned from his loan. Then we look ahead to the England game on Friday.
We finished recording before the rumor started about Gyasi Zardes and Austin FC. Our discussions on him could be outdated by the time you listen.
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Nov 3, 2022
S5E38: Platonic Playoffs
Hello Colorado Rapids fans! On this offseason episode of Holding The High Line, Rabbi and Red get together to talk playoffs. We discuss the games so far and look ahead to the MLS Cup Final. We've got measured takes on the reported new playoff format. Then we break down the (probably Rapids irrelevant) MLS Expansion draft.
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Oct 18, 2022
S5E37: The Marcelo Balboa Interview
Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, Red sits down with Marcelo Balboa to have a long awaited interview. We discuss his playing career, big picture thoughts on the game, getting into media, and reminisce about his time covering the Rapids for Altitude Sports. Just like with Richard Fleming, we don't know what the future holds for Celo. But we appreciate everything he's done for the sport in this country and the Rapids.
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Oct 11, 2022
S5E36: 2022 Season Review
Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, we review the 2022 Colorado Rapids season. Rabbi and Red banter about Decision Day and spend way too much time reviewing the 1-1 draw with Austin FC. Yay Diego Rubio! Then we revisit the XI questions we asked back in February that would define the 2022 Colorado Rapids season. The guys do some initial offseason prognostication.
On Monday, the Rapids Independent Press Corps released their 2022 season awards. You can find that article here.
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Oct 8, 2022
S5E35: Thank you Richard Fleming
Hello Rapids fans. This week on HTHL, Red discusses Rapids and soccer news briefly. Then he sits down with Richard Fleming to discuss his career, some fun stories, working in soccer media, coming to America, and his Rapids favorites. Sunday is Richard's final broadcast with Altitude TV. He's been a wonderful narrator of the Colorado Rapids. Thank you. You will be missed.
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Sep 29, 2022
S5E34: Lunch Break Regrets, with Joseph Samelson
Mark talks to Colorado Rapids writer and R2 MLS Next Pro expert Joseph Samelson while Matt is on wedding duty. Joe gives his take on 'what went wrong in 2022', Mark and Joe break down the break downs of the USMNT against Japan and Saudi Arabia, and the duo conclude by riffing about what they'd like to see in the Rapids final two matches of the season.
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Sep 21, 2022
S5E33: Wino Rabbi
Hello Colorado Rapids fans! Hello Burgundy Darkness. This week on HTHL, it's the international break. Rabbi and Red banter about Sam Vines finally getting a call up to the USMNT. The guys recap the San Jose and LA Galaxy games. Matt gives the details on how the Rapids can make the playoffs and what can eliminate them by next match day. Then we answer a collection of topical Ask HTHLs.
Spoiler Alert: From 15:30 to 24:17, we discuss Welcome To Wrexham. If you're not caught up from last week's episodes you might want to skip this.
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Sep 13, 2022
S5E32: Pronouncing Puig
Rapids Fans, let's ride! Well, maybe not in Seattle. This week on Holding The High Line, it's California Week! We banter about the Premier League suspending play this past weekend and handicap the Supporters' Shield race. Then we recap the 3-1 win over Vancouver Whitecaps. The boys look ahead to this week's games against San Jose Earthquakes and LA Galaxy. We also have an Ask HTHL on Ralph Priso.
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Sep 6, 2022
S5E31: Expected Penalty Kicks (xPKs)
Happy Labor Day Rapids fans! This week on Holding The High Line, we recap a one point double game week for the Pids. Mark gives us the second half of his DA player updates. We've got a great Ask HTHL on player acquisition. Rabbi tries to make sense of the 4-1 loss as Nashville. Red looks for positives from the draw to D.C. United and why it's too late for moral victories. We propose a new fancy state, Expected Penalty Kicks (xPKs). Then we look ahead to Saturday's must win game against Vancouver.
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Aug 30, 2022
S5E30: Walking Wounded to the Salad Bar
Hi Rapids fans. The Rapids didn't show up for 35 minutes on Saturday. So neither did we. After that, we try to make sense of the 6-0 loss to Philadelphia and what it means for the two games this week.
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Aug 23, 2022
S5E29: Yeah Barbara Frankenstein
Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, Rabbi and Red discuss a bad week that saw the Pids get one point from two games. Mark gives updates on Rapids academy kids in college and elsewhere. We discuss the state of the academy and recent Rapids 2 news. Then we recap the loss at Vancouver Whitecaps and draw that should have been three points against Houston Dynamo. There's several really good Ask HTHLs. Then we preview Saturday's against the buzz saw that is Philadelphia Union.
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Aug 16, 2022
S5E28: Hayden got that dawg in him
Hello Colorado Rapids fans! This is Holding The High Line. Rabbi is coming back from international duty so we reach into the loan market to bring back Brendan Ploen of the Denver Post. He and Matt join the podcast couch to discuss the end of the Rapids transfer window and Cole Bassett's loan to Fortuna Sittard. We recap the 1-1 draw with Columbus Crew. We discuss the worryingly similar negatives and give Hayden Andrews his due. Then we look ahead to the games against Vancouver Whitecaps and Houston Dynamo.
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Aug 11, 2022
S5E27: Stoic Philosophy FC
Hello Colorado Rapids fans! This week on Holding The High Line, Rabbi is in the holy land! We banter about soccer adventuring abroad and Orange Count SC batting LA Galaxy II for a stadium. Then we recap the weather delayed win against Minnesota United. We discuss the good, the underlying worry, and more. Then we look ahead to the game against Columbus Crew, the challenges they bring, and the non-story(?) that is the Gyasi Zardes revenge game.
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Aug 4, 2022
S5E26: RapidMan, you can be our wingman anytime
Hello Colorado Rapids fans! On this episode of Holding The High Line, we finally discuss a road win! Rabbi and Red banter about the club signing Felipe Gutierrez. We attempt to make sense of the chaos that was Colorado beating New York Red Bulls 5-4 on Tuesday night. Then we discuss the transfer window business and what the lack of moves since the Kaye trade means short and long term. Lastly, we look ahead to Minnesota United on Saturday.
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Jul 29, 2022
S5E25: Clean up this Meshifer
Hello Rapids fans! This week on Holding The High Line, we've got opinions on PRO and referees. The guys banter about club friendlies with foreign clubs. Matt mispronounces a word out of context in the process. We recap the loss at Seattle, the controversial officiating, its ultimate irrelevance on the result, and more. Then we look ahead to Tuesday's match with RBNY.
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Jul 20, 2022
S5E24: Rosterbation
Hello Rapids fans! This week on Holding The High Line, it's four points from two games. The guys banter about Kortne Ford's suspension and loan news for Burgundy Boys abroad. Then we break down the 1-1 draw with Orlando City and the 2-0 victor over LA Galaxy. Should we be less hyped because of the two opponents? Or are the Rapids heating up? Two goals in two games for Gyasi Zardes was great. We discuss all of it. Then the boys look ahead to a big match at Seattle Sounders.
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Jul 13, 2022
S5E23: Brian and Max go to Whole Foods
Hello Rapids fans! This week on HTHL, it's a bit of a solo pod. Mark sends up a voice memo to discuss Mark-Anthony Kaye getting traded to Toronto FC. Matt solo talks about the implications of that trade and dishes on Auston Trusty's departure. For more details, check out his recent columns here and here. Red breaks down Saturday's 2-2 draw at RSL. Then he looks ahead to the double game week against Orlando City and LA Galaxy. We finish off the show with an interview with Rapids Player Welfare Officer Brian Reed.
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