The Colorado Rapids’ Development Academy returned from the Galway Cup in Ireland having finished third in the 2005 age category.
They opened with a 4-0 win over Shrewsbury Town Academy, before overcoming the eventual tournament winners Sligo Leitram 2-1. The following day, the Rapids were held 0-0 by NDSL, before wrapping up the round-robin section of the Super Elite group with 1-1 ties against Chicago Fire and then Leeds United.
Despite going unbeaten, it was not enough to qualify them for the final. They ended their stay in the Emerald Isle with a 1-0 win over Shrewsbury Town in the third-place game.