Hello Colorado Rapids fans. What a fantastic end to the MLS transfer window and what a dismal performance at LA Galaxy. But hey, Pax10 Aaronson hype. Oh, and Matt and the dog are doing well. Thanks for all the support last week.

Rabbi and Red put a bow on our coverage of the Aaronson transfer. The financials are a big deal and likely a one-time thing? There's the USMNT discussion. Commerce City Radio did a more thorough breakdown of that if you haven't listened already. There's the question of where the Rapids go from here and how Aaronson fits in tactically compared to his predecessor.

Then we break down that 3-0 loss to LA Galaxy and why it was that bad. We give thoughts on how and when Aaronson, Rob Holding, and Alexis Manyoma will integrate into the squad. We look ahead to Sporting KC.

There's an Ask HTHL about the third Rafa.

Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, we record just in time for some breaking news. There's the Paxten Aaronson rumor, the win over Atlanta United, and the road game against LA Galaxy on Saturday.

We banter about Matt's not-so-fun hiking experience and the Pittsburgh Riverhounds stadium project. The guys discuss the breaking Aaronson news and Rafael Santos signing last Friday. We break down the win against Atlanta, Rafael Navarro, Darren Yapi, Noah Cobb, and all. Then we look ahead to a potential must-win game against LA Galaxy?

Here's Mark's piece on recent foreign transfer business. Check out Burgundy Wave's Marcelo Balboa content as well.

Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This weekend the club will be retiring Marcelo Balboa's #17 jersey. It's just the fifth jersey number retirement in MLS history and the second one for Colorado (Pablo Mastroeni's #25 was retired July 4, 2021).

Shortly after the end of the 2022 MLS season, we interviewed Celo. This was after the Altitude TV contract had expired. MLS was in the middle of setting up MLS Season Pass on Apple TV. Teams were saying goodbye to their local broadcast partners. Celo was in limbo. He was happy and at peace, amid the uncertainty.

Here's that interview again. We discuss him growing up in Southern California and transitioning from college soccer to the fledgling semi-professional game in America. The Colorado Foxes come up. We talk bicycle kicks, his rehab to make the USMNT for the 1994 World Cup, and that wild Copa America. He gets real about his struggles academically, with injuries, and in his personal life. He's got some good stories about his time at Club Leon (Marcelo Balboa Clasico Champions, you'll never sing that!).

Then we discuss his legendary Colorado Rapids moments: That phone call with Phil Anschutz, the first goal in Rapids history, the 1997 MLS Cup Final, the 1999 U.S. Open Cup Final, getting traded to the MetroStars, and more.

We touch on what he's done since retiring, working with the Rapids Academy, doing soccer media in English y Espanol, y mas!

Congratulations Celo. Thank you for everything. Legend, now and always.

Hello Colorado Rapids fans. How about that Darren Yapi brace and that win against Minnesota United? And what does the Rafael Navarro future look like? Holding The High Line is back to discuss this and more.

The guys banter about the start of the EPL season and MLS visa timelines. Son Heung-min got his visa in less than a week meanwhile it's looking like a week for Rob Holding and Alexis Manyoma. Other MLS teams have issues. Is this a club or a system issue?

We break down how the bench did against Cruz Azul in the Leagues Cup dead rubber. Who was the most impressive between Alex Harris and Sydney Wathuta? What have Wayne Frederick II and Sam Bassett really done? We discuss.

Then we enjoy that Minnesota United game. Darren Yapi scored twice. Navarro was bought in. The back three with Noah Cobb worked, mostly. Sam Vines was the Vines Back again.

The guys touch on transfer news. Manyoma and Lucas Herrington are official. Ally Watt is officially the first signing in Denver Summit history. There's the Javairo Dilrosun rumor. Not much else.

We preview Atlanta. They're expensive, talented, and underperforming. The guys end the show celebrating Marcelo Balboa.

Hello Colorado Rapids fans. Earlier today, news broke that Colorado Rapids are on the verge of trading Djordje Mihailović to Toronto FC for a club record $8 million. Rabbi and Red get together for an emergency podcast to discuss how this could have happened and what it says about the club. Matt wrote out some good thoughts on specific indications and implications going forward. Mark looks big picture.

Colorado's going to have more money to spend than ever before with 17 days left in the secondary transfer window. Can Chris Armas keep the group together? Can Pádraig Smith spend that money well and quickly like never before? It seems like the Burgundy Boys are at a crossroads. Many fans are wondering if this is a sinking ship.

This is shocking, horrible, ironic, condemning, and oh so Rapids.

Oh, and the Rapids played two games last week and have two games this week. We acknowledge their existence.

Hello Colorado Rapids fans. Welcome back to Memories From Toronto, a Holding The High Line Production. My name is Matt Pollard. On this episode of our 2010 MLS Cup interview series, I speak with the man who made this all happen, forward Macoumba Kandji.

This conversation hits different, you guys. Mac Kandji is built different and he says as much.

You can listen to previous episodes of Memories From Toronto where we interview Marvell Wynne, Kosuke Kimura, Omar Cummings, Paul Bravo, Jeff Plush, and Drew Moor.

Hello Colorado Soccer Fans. Welcome back to Holding The High Line with Rabbi and Red.

We start off by discussing Lionel Messi being suspended for skipping the MLS All-Star Game. Also, Vancouver is trying to sign the Raumdeuter. Are the rules around the ASG and discovery rights outdated? We discuss.

Then the guys break down the loss to Philadelphia Union, familiar performances, Cole Bassett comments, and all. We talk silly season. Matt has thoughts on the Noah Cobb loan. Mark remembers Rob Holding when he was at Arsenal.

Then we preview Leagues Cup. There's a new format. Colorado has Santos Laguna on Thursday and Club Tijuana on Thursday. Can they finish top four out of 18 teams to make the quarterfinal?

Hello Colorado Soccer Fans! This week on Holding The High Line, we have so much Colorado Rapids news and a Denver Summit FC brand launch to discuss.

The guys discuss the Summit FC crest, branding, and more. We then discuss a historic comeback 3-3 draw at Seattle Sounders. Cometh the (Darren) Yapi Hour, Cometh the Man. We then discuss all the Rapids transfer window news. Kévin Cabral was waived. Chido Awaziem is imminently about to transfer to FC Nantes for a good fee. Adam Beaudry was loaned to Colorado Springs Switchbacks and has already started and won a game. The Pids are on the hunt for a center back and a winger, one likely to be a U-22 signing.

Lastly, we look ahead to Saturday's game against Philadelphia Union.

Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, we have so much to talk about. Rabbi has some work commitments so Red is joined by Keith Richards with Team NBS Media and Spencer Baldwin (Burgundy Wave's intern). This three-man midfield cooks.

The trio banters about the USMNT getting a friendly at DICK's against Australia on October 14. We discuss that Jackson Travis red card against LAFC and how it ruined the game (and the 4-4-2 diamond game plan). We move on to the joy that was the win over Vancouver Whitecaps. Djordje and the Goal Scorers sounds like a fun band name. The whole team played well. Forgot to say this on the pod, but don't think the ball was over the line on that 11th minute chance.

The guests share what they hope to see from the retro 30th anniversary third kit. We discuss who should take the next penalty the Rapids win. Matt celebrates Reggie Cannon rightfully getting the bag from Boavista. Keith has updates on Rapids 2. Spencer has thoughts on Kévin Cabral's imminent future given he wasn't at the Meet the Team Party . . .

Then we look ahead to Seattle Sounders.

Oh and Matt forgot to make the following joke: Cole Palmer has spent more time talking to Donald Trump than Cole Bassett has spent talking to Stan Kroenke.

Hello Colorado Rapids fans. We hope you all had a good 4th of July. On this Sunday episode of Holding The High Line, we analyze that 4thFest loss to Sporting Kansas City and preview a difficult double game week.

First the guys banter about the Gold Cup Final. Was it mission accomplished for the USMNT even with the performance and loss to Mexico? Has this altered expectations for us going into the World Cup next summer? What does this mean for the national team hopefuls on the Rapids? How should Rapids fans feel about RSL star Diego Luna playing well during the tournament? We discuss.

Then we recap the loss to SKC? It was a good performance overall but in the context of having three really bad mistakes and not executing in small moments. Be prepared to learn what we thought on Conor Ronan's performance. What was up with Djordje Mihailović and Cole Bassett? Also what was up with 17,576 being a sellout at DSGP, the P-I-D-S chant, and the DIA substitution jingle?

We also look big picture at whether this team can or will make the playoffs? Chris Armas continues to take the long view even though he's technically out of contract after this year. The Rapids actually have an easy schedule the rest of the way, even though July is tough. Red talks about what it means.

Then we look ahead to LAFC and Vancouver. Colorado has a bad record at BMO Stadium, 0-8 all time, outscored 23-2. Rabbi thinks this might be the chance to catch LAFC while they're down. Club World Cup fatigue, Olivier Giroud exit and all. Oh, and we'll see what happens as this is the first game since the inappropriate language incident between Sergi Palencia and Chido Awaziem. Great. Similarly, Whitecaps are a good team but might be leggy due to players being at the Concacaf Gold Cup. They've also had two really bad losses, including a 3-0 loss to LA Galaxy. Yikes. Can the Rapids get a result against two teams who will have more rest than them? We make predictions.

Also Mark would like to formally apologize to Wheat Ridge and Glendale.