Sara and Matt are back to recap a busy end-of-April slate that saw the Colorado Rapids face off against Lionel Messi & Inter Miami CF in the 2nd largest attended MLS match ever, away games against Vancouver Whitecaps & Houston Dynamo, and recount that epic Lamar Hunt US Open Cup match against the Colorado Springs Switchbacks.

Takeaways

• Remembering the impact of dedicated supporters like Ryan Sabin
• The Rapids' mid-season slump and the need to improve depth for playoff aspirations Playoff positioning is crucial for the Rapids
• Open Cup games and unexpected matchups add excitement to the league
• The future of the Vancouver Whitecaps is uncertain
• The match preview against St. Louis is anticipated
• International Workers Day and union support are important

Chapters

• 00:00 Remembering Ryan Sabin
• 06:26 Houston Recap and Open Cup Journey
• 11:53 Recap of Miami and LAFC Games
• 21:20 Vancouver Whitecaps Match and Season Analysis
• 31:43 Mid-Season Slump and Playoff Aspirations
• 41:48 Save the Caps: Vancouver Whitecaps' Future
• 49:44 Match Preview: Rapids vs. St. Louis
• 59:24 International Workers Day and Union Shoutout

Note: Intro Audio from Matt Wells post-game press conference, 05/02/2026. Thanks to Matt Pollard & Burgundy Wave for the second half audio.