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We're back in black!

PIDCAST returns from winter (or lack thereof here in Denver) break and covers everything you need to know to get caught up on the 2026 Season and ready for the opener in Seattle.

Get In The Boat!

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to PIDCAST: Season 2!

02:29 Previously On Rapids

40:54 Game Preview: Season Opener @ SEA

53:18 Season Predictions

In this episode of Pidcast, hosts Monk and Fitouri discuss the latest updates on the Colorado Rapids, including coaching searches, the debut of Summit FC, and the implications of the new MLS schedule. They delve into the importance of supporters culture, recent controversies surrounding the Philadelphia Union, and the impact of the upcoming World Cup on local soccer. The conversation also covers playoff updates, Miami's impressive performance, and predictions for the Rapids' future.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:58 Pidder Chatter: Coaching Updates and Team News

02:57 Summit FC Debut and Supporter Section Dynamics

05:45 Supporters Culture and Team Accountability

08:43 Philadelphia Union Controversy and Player Unions

12:05 Impact of Misconduct on Team Dynamics

15:01 2026 and 2027 Schedule Changes Overview

17:37 Concerns About Cold Weather Games

20:38 Fan Engagement and Attendance Challenges

23:40 Financial Implications of Schedule Changes

26:40 2026 Season Schedule Highlights

29:34 Opening Weekend and Decision Day Insights

31:33 World Cup Break and Its Implications

33:32 Loss of Traditional Games and Future Prospects\

36:10 Halloween Game Excitement

38:35 Rocky Mountain Cup Showdown

42:59 Messi's Anticipated Visit

49:01 Apple Deal Changes

53:51 Playoff Updates and Predictions

Special Co-Host Keith Richards, of Team NBS Media, joins Monk and Fitouri to discuss the latest updates in Colorado soccer, including the Rapids' performance, the recent press conference, and the success of the Rapids' academy. They also delve into playoff predictions and the journey of Rapids 2 in the Next Pro Championship, wrapping up with final thoughts on the future of the team and the upcoming championship match.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to PIDCAST: Introduction and Hosts

02:43 Pidder Chatter (Keith's Version 2)

05:23 Rapids Presser Continued

36:24 MLS Playoffs and Brackets

49:57 Rapidos Western Conference Champions

Special Co-Host Keith Richards, of Team NBS Media, joins Matt to bring you all the latest Pidder Chatter, break down that End of Season Press Conference, chart the The Rapids Way Forward, have a fantastic conversation with Colorado Rapids Forward Alex Harris, recap the Rapids 2 win over The Town FC and preview their Western Conference Final Matchup against Minnesota United 2.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to Pidcast | episode 36

02:39 Pidder Chatter (Keith's Version)

11:18 Smith & Demoff EOS Presser Recap

42:36 The Rapids Way Forward (New Coach + CSO)

01:21:35 Alex Harris Interview

01:50:01 Rapids 2 Recap vs Town FC

01:53:47 Colorado Rapids Playoff Journey

01:58:51 Rapids 2 Western Conference Final Preview vs Loons 2

Sara, Monk and Matt bring you all the news you need to know in Pidder Chatter, recap that season ending draw to LAFC, crown a Fantasy Fitouri winner and dive into the Rapids 2 MLS Next Pro Cup Run--recapping the Whitecaps 2 match and previewing the bout against Town FC.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to PIDCAST | episode 35

04:14 PIDDER CHATTER

12:45 Game Recap | Rapids vs LAFC

32:00 Fantasy Fitouri + Playoff Brackets

44:19 Rapids 2 | WC2 Recap + The Town Preview

Sara, Monk and Matt host a massive episode 34, featuring interviews with both Darren Yapi, on the season and decision day, and Rapids 2 Head Coach Erik Bushey, on the Rapids 2 MLS Next Pro Cup run that starts vs Whitecaps 2. The team talks Pidder Chatter, MLS Fantasy and previews the big LAFC Decision Day Matchup.Chapters00:00 Welcome To PIDCAST | episode 3415:26 Darren Yapi Interview51:41 Fantasy Fitouri58:01 Game Preview: Rapids vs LAFC01:30:51 Erik Bushey Interview with Keith Richards

Sara, Monk and Matt take you through all the #coloradorapids & #mls News & Notables in Pidder Chatter, recap the Rocky Mountain Cup Retention, Fantatize with Fitouri, and talk about potential season and contract extensions.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome To Pidcast: Episode 33

04:31 Pidder Chatter: News & Notables

12:12 Rocky Mountain Cup Recap

33:50 Fantasy Fitouri

49:53 Season & Contract Extensions 

Monk and Matt take you through all the #coloradorapids and local soccer Pidder Chatter, Recap the home match vs the Loons, Fantasize around the MLS and preview the deciding Rocky Mountain Cup match in Sandy, Utah. Chapters00:00 Welcome to PIDCAST Episode 3202:05 Pidder Chatter14:42 Game Recap: Rapids vs Loons42:07 Fantasy Fitouri (Sans Fitouri)45:55 Game Preview: Rapids @ Fake Salt Lake

Sara, Monk and Matt talk Pidder Chatter, Recap the Dallas Away Game, Fantasize Around The MLS and Preview Minnesota at home.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome To PIDCAST: Episode 31

01:44 Pidder Chatter

07:03 Game Recap: Rapids @ Dallas

25:40 Fantasy Fitouri

35:27 Game Preview: Rapids vs Minnesota

Monk is back! He, Sara and Matt run through all the week's Pidder Chatter, talk the Penalty Kick win for Rapids Unified to cap their tremendous season, recap that thrilling 96th minute victory vs Houston Dynamo, have a fantastic conversation with Colorado Rapids President Pádraig Smith, Fitouri fantasizes around the MLS and preview a pivotal match in the Rapids at Dallas.

00:00 Welcome to PIDCAST: Episode 30

01:45 PIDDER CHATTER

15:42 Game Recap: Rapids vs Dynamo

29:16 Pádraig Smith Interview

01:19:54 Fantasy Fitouri

01:38:32 Game Preview: Rapids @ Dallas

01:45:10 Score Predictions