Hello Colorado Rapids fans. Merry Christmas Eve. This is Matt Pollard. I'm typing this podcast intro from the 38th floor of the Cash Register Building at Lincoln and 17th downtown. Josh Kroenke and I are playing Christmas Eve Hide-And-Go-Slide-Tackle. He hasn't found me yet, but I've found him. Any Who(Ville), here's that Chris Armas interview we've been promising you.

I sat down with Chris this past Wednesday for an hour. We discuss recent happenings at the club, his upbringing in soccer and in life, his soccer philosophies, that loss to Atlanta United in the 2018 playoffs, and much more. This interview was humanizing and encouraging. We hope you enjoy it.

Just a warning, Chris says a few naughty words. Also, there's some maintenance in the background, so  apologies if you hear some random clanging in the distance.

Merry Christmas. Happy New Year. We'll see you in January.

Happy Holidays Colorado Rapids fans! This week on Holding The High Line, we are hyped for the SuperDraft. We banter about the MLS-U.S. Soccer drama surrounding the Open Cup. We break down the Rapids SuperDraft and the process that led to the six players selected. Omir Fernandez has signed. Chris Armas is apparently just on a two-year contract. The 2024 regular season schedule is out. And we've got an Ask HTHL about roster flexibility. Also here's that pod link to Total Soccer Show discussing MLS making so few rule changes.

Hello Colorado Rapids fans. Happy Holidays, Happy Hanukah, Merry Christmas, and all the other things. This week on Holding The High Line, Red solo pods. He breaks down the Andrew Gutman-Miguel Navarro trade. He's in the Chamber of Understanding regarding Zack Steffen. He also debriefs you on the Jack Price exit interview, conflicting rumors surrounding Max Alves, and looks ahead to Silly Season.

Also, Rapids Math is officially a thing. Let us know if you're in the Angry Dome or the Chamber of Understanding.

Hello Colorado Rapids fans. Holding The High Line is back after the Chris Armas press conference. Rabbi and Red discuss takeaways from what was said and what little surprised us. Then we talk about the end-of-year roster decisions. Abe Rod's not getting retained with Sebastian Anderson and Oli Larraz in negotiations. Gustavo Vallecilla, woof. Also, Max Alves is still on the roster?

Then RBNY Supporter Reporter Mark Fishkin joins Rabbi to discuss the Armas Era in New York. Check out Fishkin on The Seeing Red Podcast.

Find the video of the full press conference here. Check out Red's articles on Armas and the roster decisions here and here.

Hello Colorado Rapids fans. On this episode of Holding The High Line, Rabbi and Red get together to discuss the breaking news that Colorado has hired Chris Armas as Head Coach. We discuss the 51-year-olds experience and how his last four jobs are red flags for many. Mark tries to find some optimism as we make comparisons to Pablo Mastroeni and Ben Olsen. Matt goes deep on some conversations he's had with people, discussing the process, what about Chris Armas made him the best candidate, and more. Oh, and Red brags about his Jack Wilshere scoops.

The we discuss what this means going forward. We have some insight on Jack Price and Diego Rubio leaving the club. We talk what Armas arriving means for the roster and coaching staff changes and more. Then we answer a record number 15 Ask HTHLs.

Hello Colorado Rapids fans. Welcome to the final episode of Season 6 of Holding The High Line with Rabbi and Red. We put to bed the 2023 Rapids season, finally. The guys banter about Decision Day. We discuss relevant things from Saturday's 1-0 loss to RSL. How about five academy products on the field at once!

Then we talk offseason. Diego Rubio and Jack Price have announced they're leaving. Matt's got scoops on Lalas Abubakar, Danny Wilson, and Jonathan Lewis. We go through and make predictions on every player who has a team option or is out of contract. There's also some MLS SuperDraft news that might benefit the Rapids for the 2024 draft. Then we talk coaching search and the timeline for that decision.

The guys end the pod by thanking the Rapids Community. Regardless of how the season has gone, you've all been awesome, you absolute legends. It takes a village, and we've got a great one. Also, Red shares some sentimental moments and shenanigans from A Burgundy Affair (and maybe the after party).

Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, we discuss all the off-the-field news surrounding the Rapids. Rabbi and Red start by discussing the 1-1 draw at FC Dallas. It was good to see Rafael Navarro finally score a goal. Then Matt pours one (non-alcoholic) out for Rapids 2 after their 0-0 (1-4) loss to Austin FC II in the Western Conference Final. We discuss what went wrong, why it was such a close game, and the missed opportunity for R2 to honor this season that was filled with so much joy and success.

Then we look ahead to the coaching search news. Chris Little, Jack Wilshire, and Efrain Juarez have all been linked. We go over their resumes, flaws, and what we think. Mark actually likes the Wilshire idea. Next we talk Victory Crossing. The Denver Post had a front page article in the Sunday edition about that and that was followed by a spicy district meeting in which Commerce City Mayor Benjamin Huseman went off.

Lastly, we preview the weekend with Colorado hosting Real Salt Lake on Decision Day. Colorado Springs Switchbacks and Northern Colorado Hailstorm have USL playoff games as well.

Hello Colorado Rapids fans. On this episode of Holding The High Line, Colorado Rapids 2 won a playoff game! Rabbi and Red banter about the new World Cup format and the violence in Israel. Then we recap the loss to Houston Dynamo. At least Cole Bassett scored again and Toronto FC clinched the Wooden Spoon. Then we discuss some international callus and Daniel Chacón tearing his ACL. After that, we re-preview the rescheduled FC Dallas game. Then Matt goes off on R2, all the storylines, and why you should care.

Here's the links to John Babiak's article about his humanitarian work in Ukraine and his GoFundMe.

Hello Colorado Rapids fans! This week on Holding The High Line, Rabbi Mark Goodman is back from all the Jewish holidays. The guys banter about the MLS schedule being congested and too long, off a great column from Jonathan Tannenwald. Then we discuss a four point week for the Pids and the Chris Little Effect.

Rabbi and Red break down a draw with Vancouver Whitecaps and a win over Austin FC. We discuss what went well, the effect Chris Little is having on the first team, Cole Bassett, and Sebastian Anderson. It's not all good stuff though, with some boring halves, and Sidnei Tavares and Rafael Navarro still waiting to have a big impact.

We preview the games against two Texas teams this week. Can the Rapids win at FC Dallas? What about a tough test against the Houston Dynamo midfield that just won the Open Cup. Lastly, we talk about Colorado Rapids 2 in the MLS NEXT Pro playoffs.

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.