A funny thing happened to Colorado Rapids’ supporters around Christmastime: We were involved in the CONCACAF Champions League draw. Thinking about the last two seasons makes this feel even more surreal:
- The Rapids were just one game away from making it to the MLS Cup finals in 2016 to play Toronto FC, ending an unlikely but magical season.
- Pablo Mastroeni’s contract was then extended for another three (!) years.
- The Rapids had a horrendous start to 2017 after trading team captain Sam Cronin and veteran Marc Burch to Minnesota United.