Colorado Rapids fans have become very familiar with the phrase “perennial playoff team.” It’s been Padraig Smith’s mantra of sorts since he and Wayne Brant took over the top leadership roles within the club three years ago. In 2019, the Rapids barely missed the playoffs after Anthony Hudson was fired and interim head coach Conor Casey and then permanent head coach Robin Fraser seemed to finally turn things around.
Though 2020 was a year filled with uncertainty, the Burgundy Boys earned a spot in the playoffs, both by points per game and total points, despite playing 3-5 games fewer than every other team in the conference.