And so Rapids supporters once again sit on a Monday morning discouraged, once again in the wake of a loss—this time to the Chicago Fire, to the tune of 4-1. Yes, the weather was windy. Yes, the pitch was dry and unpredictable. And yes, Rapids supporters find their club in the midst of a third significant losing streak in less than a year-and-a-half.
It is possible to love a club, but still question the direction of the club; to bleed burgundy, but feel drained dry. We know that ups and downs come. We also are aware that the supporters are not the ones on the pitch, but the players and coaches who prepare and play.