Colorado Rapids: At least they are giving it a go

The Colorado Rapids scored 36 goals in 34 games, the lowest total in MLS. At least this offseason, by trading for Diego Rubio, Kei Kamara and Nicolas Mezquida they are trying to solve their most prominent problem.

We’ve all been there. When you everyone but the people in charge can see the needs of the team you support. As an Arsenal fan, I have experienced this deadening pain for more than a decade. Even now, they still haven’t signed a half-decent centre-back.

In team building, addressing needs and improving the weaknesses of the starting XI and squad is one of the key aspects of managing a successful offseason. Obviously, selling players, shuffling contracts, dealing with agents, coaches…