Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, we discuss the end of the Rapids Apertura.

The guys banter about the end of the European season. Mark gets his flowers for Arsenal winning the Premier League. We talk Champions League and react to the USMNT roster.

We break down the San Jose Earthquakes and FC Dallas game. The Pids made history in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup game. These matches had similar energy. Games of moments and goals where not a lot happened. Also, the officiating was a talking point. We break it down.

The we take a step back and look at the season so far. It's great the Rapids are in the Open Cup Semifinal. The team is playing some good football. But looking at the MLS table, the results don't like. What does Matt Wells say about the style of play, mentality, and progress?

Oh and we do some Rapid fire predictions for the rest of the season and the World Cup.

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Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, Matt Pollard does a solo pod on his birthday. It's the final week of the Colorado Rapids season before the break for the World Cup. Let's get into it.

Matt talks about that win at Minnesota United. It was so important that Matt Wells showed some pragmatism and it paid off. We look back at a disappointing loss in the Rocky Mountain Cup. There were some circumstantial tactical issues that gave RSL an advantage. The Pids still have the tie breaker and a chance to make it a three-peat.

Then Matt looks ahead to the double game week. It's a massive Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup game against San Jose Earthquakes. Then it's firework night against FC Dallas.

Oh, and vote for Rafa Navarro and Lucas Herrington in the MLS All-Star Game fan vote.

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Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, we've got more big news and a triple game week. Oh the Rob Holding DOGSO.

The guy banter about Leander Schaerlaeckens' new book "The Long Game" about the USMNT. Also we've got takes on VARsenal probably winning the Premier League.

We break down the 0-1 loss to St. Louis CITY, wind, the controversial red card, and more. Are we worried? Is it now panic time? And what does this say about next week?

We then look ahead to the two games this week. There will be squad rotation against James Rodriguez and Minnesota United. Real Salt Lake is doing some new things tactically under Pablo Mastroeni. They've got wingers who are vibes, not just Diego Luna.

Oh, and the MLSPA dropped the player salaries. We do a deep dive on what you need to know about the Burgundy Boys getting paid.

Here's Red's article about the player salaries.

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Hello Colorado Rapids fans. Surprise! It's a Chris Bianchi interview! Matt Pollard sits down with the legendary Denver and Colorado Weatherman in the 9News studio. We discuss why this winter was so not-winter and the state of the snowpack. Chris talks through his process for looking at rain, hail, and lightning storms that affect Rapids home games. We go full Bill Nye, talking wet bulb temperature at World Cup games. Chris reminisces about Snow Clasico and is favorite Colorado weather events. We also talk about his relationship with the club years after being on the beat for MLSSoccer.com.

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Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, we again have too much to discuss. We banter about the Darren Yapi U22 contract extension. And we do some International Roster slit arbitrage math with Rob Holding getting his green card.

HTHL recaps the I-25 Derby game that had everything. Colorado Springs Switchbacks and Yosuke Hanya were good. There was that Kosi Thompson red card and the Josh Atencio handball. The penalty shootout. But also rest in peace Ryan Sabin.

We then talk about the Houston Dynamo game. There's not much to judge given the injuries. But is this fixture congestion or a bigger concern about Matt Wells Ball?

The guys then look ahead to St. Louis CITY. It's a get right game for the injured Pids.

Oh, and Kei Kamara retired.

Check out Rabbi's latest edition of Backpass. It is an EXCELLENT piece on Matt Wells' tactics.

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Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, we have four games to talk about.

The guys start with a preview of the I-25 Derby. We get you caught up on the Colorado Springs Switchbacks since the 2024 championship and the first time Rabbi and Red met.

We look back on the first ever result against LAFC. There were so many good things out of that game despite a 0-0 draw. The boys dissect the 3-1 loss to Vancouver Whitecaps, but with a pretty big pinch of salt. There's a conversation to be had about Rafael Navarro and Zack Steffen. Also, we pour one out for Whitecaps Fans. Save The Caps.

Lastly, we look at Houston Dynamo and Sam Vines on Saturday.

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Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, it's the first MLS double game week of the season!

We start with a preview of LAFC given it's today. Matt documents Colorado Rapids history of losing at Los Angeles and Mark discusses reason for optimism given recent events for Son and company.

The guys then recap the game at Mile High against Inter Miami. It was an amazing game. Messi gonna Messi. HTHL was encouraged by the performance and the result in the stands. We have an Ask HTHL that ends in $6 million?

We then talk about Vancouver Whitecaps. They're really really good. Mark is worried about this game. Matt answers some questions about Micheal Azira and Rapids 2.

Lastly, Save The Caps.

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Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, it's Messi Circus Week. The guys banter about World Cup public transportation tickets and games across the pond.

We recap two wins for the Burgundy Boys. That Kosi Thompson debut was something. We talk him, Georgi Minoungou, tactics against the Houston Dynamo, and more. Then we turn to the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup game against Union Omaha. It was a tough Cup game, but the Rapids survived. Shout out to Dante Sealy.

Then we look ahead to Inter Miami on Saturday. It's been a wild week with a coaching change and more. We talk Lionel Messi, the team's weaknesses, and how the conditions could affect things. Also, what is it going to be like in the stands? Will the Rapids break their attendance record and surpass the Summit? Will it be all Messi Tourists?

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Hello Colorado Rapids fans. You may be disappointed, but are you not entertained? This week on Holding The High Line, we talk left back red cards and much more.

Rabbi and Red banter about the World Cup ticket price fiasco getting worse. We talk Messi headlines getting misconstrued. Also, how are ticket sales going for the 30th Anniversary game at Mile High?

We talk about the wild 3-2 loss at Toronto FC. We go through all the officiating calls including the three red cards. The guys discuss whether the Zack Steffen own goal is an indication of a bigger problem and what it means. But hey, at least Djordje Mihailović didn't start.

They guys react to the Rapids One Club, One Legacy update. They will not be rebranding but will reimagine the crest. We discuss what that means and what's off the table. We're optimistic. But the club on some level is still putting the merchandise cart before the horse.

We preview Houston Dynamo. Who's starting at left back? What do we think of Sam Vines returning to DSGP?

Oh, and the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is back. USL League One side Union Omaha comes to town on Tuesday.

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Just a lovely and wide ranging conversation with Colorado Rapids centerback Rob Holding. We talk about growing up with Bolton and in Manchester, his time with Arsenal, his move to MLS and his observations about the league. We also get his take on Matt Wells' tactical approach and the new-look 2026 Colorado Rapids. We also make jokes about obviously being his favorite podcast, since we're named after him. A must listen!

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