As the Colorado Rapids have begun to find success as a group, rookie sensation Andre Shinyashiki has followed suit as well. Gaining his confidence little by little, the former Denver University product is beginning to show just why he’s being counted on more and more by the Rapids coaching staff to bring an offensive punch to Colorado’s recent resurgence in the Western Conference.
“Ultimately, it’s knowing that I’m a good player and they believe in me,” Shinyashiki told Burgundy Wave. “I didn’t make it to this level by not knowing how to play soccer, so they know and they trust me.