Colorado is getting a jump on its July swoon by starting it in June. The Rapids went to Chicago for Wednesday’s 2-1 loss.

Humans are creatures of habit. Some habits are better than others. When they are of the bad sort, we attempt to break them, but bad habits die hard.
Coming off a two-win streak this loss to the Seattle Sounders was a hard pill to swallow for the Rapids.
Although the Sounders had not won one game this season their first win, April 20, marked their seventh straight win against the Rapids. The Rapids have not won a match against the Sounders since 2010. Apparently soccer habits are even harder to break.
The Rapids …

A winless start to the season turned into a sweet victory over Real Salt Lake as the Rapids found an unlikely hero in the nets.

The energy was booming in Dicks Sporting Goods Field in anticipation of the home opener for the Colorado Rapids, Sunday. Fans were beating drums, singing and cheering.
Though the energy level was invigorating; the game was somewhat of a disappointment.  The expected “W” for the Rapids became their second loss of the season.
The Philadelphia Union earned its first win against the Rapids since the Union joined the MSL in 2010.   It also gave the Rapids their first home opener loss in 10 seasons.
The first blow to the Rapids confidence was …

The Rapids have a new alternate jersey, but it looks very similar.

The Rapids added to a host of midfielders, picked up another attacker and took out a left back insurance policy with three choices in Thursday’s MLS SuperDraft.

Known for his ability to hold the ball and see the field to make passes, Dillon Powers joins the crowded Rapids midfield.

Deshorn Brown, a swift player, joined the Rapids thin ranks at forward on Thursday.

A class act left town on Wednesday as Jeff Larentowicz was traded to the Chicago Fire.

A disappointing season ended on a hopeful note as the Rapids netted consecutive 2-0 victories to close the 2012 campaign.