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{{MLS team |
{{MLS team |
Name = Colorado Rapids |
Name = Arsenal Colorado |
Badge = Colorado_Rapids_logo.gif |
Badge = Arsenal_Colorado_Logo.jpg |


Year founded = [[1995]] |
Year founded = [[1995]] |
Nickname = Rapids |
Nickname = Gunners |
Stadium = [[Dick's Sporting Goods Park]] |
Stadium = [[Dick's Sporting Goods Park]] |
Coach = {{flagicon|USA}} [[Fernando Clavijo]], 2005— |
Coach = {{flagicon|USA}} [[Fernando Clavijo]], 2005— |
Owner = {{flagicon|USA}} [[E. Stanley Kroenke|Stan Kroenke]] |
Owner = {{flagicon|USA}} [[E. Stanley Kroenke|Stan Kroenke]] |


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First game = [[Kansas City Wiz]] 3&ndash;0 Colorado Rapids<br>''([[Arrowhead Stadium]]; [[April 13]], [[1996]])'' |
First game = [[Kansas City Wiz]] 3&ndash;0 Colorado Rapids<br>''([[Arrowhead Stadium]]; [[April 13]], [[1996]])'' |
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US Open Cup = None |
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The '''Colorado Rapids''' is a professional [[football (soccer)|soccer]] club based in [[Denver, Colorado]] that participates in [[Major League Soccer]]. The club was founded in [[1995]] as the Colorado Rapids. The team colors, as of 2006, are blue and black, with the home jerseys having blue and black vertical stripes. The away jerseys are white with green and black trim. They played their home matches at [[Mile High Stadium]] from [[1996]]&ndash;[[2001]] and moved into [[INVESCO Field at Mile High]] in 2002. They plan to move to [[Dick's Sporting Goods Park]] in the Denver suburb of [[Commerce City, Colorado|Commerce City]] for the 2007 season.
'''Arsenal Colorado''' is a professional [[football (soccer)|soccer]] club based in [[Denver, Colorado]] that participates in [[Major League Soccer]]. The club was founded in [[1995]] as the Colorado Rapids. The team colors, as of 2006, are blue and black, with the home jerseys having blue and black vertical stripes. The away jerseys are white with green and black trim. The name "Arsenal" refers to the area where their new ground [[Dick's Sporting Goods Park]] previously being part of the [[Rocky Mountain Arsenal]]. They played their home matches at [[Mile High Stadium]] from [[1996]]&ndash;[[2001]] and moved into [[INVESCO Field at Mile High]] in 2002. They plan to move to [[Dick's Sporting Goods Park]] for the 2007 season.


The Rapids have made two finals in their history: the [[1997]] [[MLS Cup]] and the [[1999]] [[US Open Cup]]&mdash;losing both times.
The Gunners have made two finals in their history: the [[1997]] [[MLS Cup]] and the [[1999]] [[US Open Cup]]&mdash;losing both times.


==History==
==History==
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The Colorado Rapids were one of the ten founding clubs of [[Major League Soccer]] (then named Colorado Rapids). The inaugural 1996 season was a forgettable one for Colorado. Despite fielding experienced players like [[Shaun Bartlett]], [[Chris Woods]], and [[Marcelo Balboa]], the team finished dead last in the Western Conference with the worst record in the league.
Arsenal Colorado was one of the ten founding clubs of [[Major League Soccer]] (then named Colorado Rapids). The inaugural 1996 season was a forgettable one for Colorado. Despite fielding experienced players like [[Shaun Bartlett]], [[Chris Woods]], and [[Marcelo Balboa]], the team finished dead last in the Western Conference with the worst record in the league.


The complexion of the team changed dramatically for the following season with new head coach [[Glenn Myernick]]. Myernick brought new faces to the squad including [[Paul Bravo]], [[Wolde Harris]], and [[Ross Paule]]. The team struggled early on, but rallied to grab a postseason spot. The Gunners pulled off two major upsets and advanced to the [[MLS Cup]] final. [[Chris Henderson]] scored a mid-air volley past Dallas keeper [[Mark Dodd]] in the 87th minute in the Western Conference final, ensuring Colorado's place in the [[MLS Cup]] final. They lost the final to [[DC United]].
The complexion of the team changed dramatically for the following season with new head coach [[Glenn Myernick]]. Myernick brought new faces to the squad including [[Paul Bravo]], [[Wolde Harris]], and [[Ross Paule]]. The team struggled early on, but rallied to grab a postseason spot. The Gunners pulled off two major upsets and advanced to the [[MLS Cup]] final. [[Chris Henderson]] scored a mid-air volley past Dallas keeper [[Mark Dodd]] in the 87th minute in the Western Conference final, ensuring Colorado's place in the [[MLS Cup]] final. They lost the final to [[DC United]].
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Colorado continued on a rollercoaster of success and disappointment: Myernick brought in more new players including [[Anders Limpar]] and [[Marcus Hahnemann]] and the club made it to the 1999 [[US Open Cup]] final, only to be upset 2&ndash;0 by the [[Rochester Raging Rhinos]].
Colorado continued on a rollercoaster of success and disappointment: Myernick brought in more new players including [[Anders Limpar]] and [[Marcus Hahnemann]] and the club made it to the 1999 [[US Open Cup]] final, only to be upset 2&ndash;0 by the [[Rochester Raging Rhinos]].


The 2000 season boasted two of the more memorable moments in Rapids history. The first was [[Marcelo Balboa|Marcelo Balboa's]] famous bicycle kick which garnered the [[MLS_Goal_of_the_Year_Award|Goal of the Year]]. The second was clenching a playoff spot in the final game of the season against the [[Los Angeles Galaxy]], scoring in the 97th minute.
The 2000 season boasted two of the more memorable moments in Gunnerss history. The first was [[Marcelo Balboa|Marcelo Balboa's]] famous bicycle kick which garnered the [[MLS_Goal_of_the_Year_Award|Goal of the Year]]. The second was clenching a playoff spot in the final game of the season against the [[Los Angeles Galaxy]], scoring in the 97th minute.


In 2001 Tim Hankinson took the reins as Colorado's new head coach. Scottish striker [[John Spencer (footballer)|John Spencer]] also joined the club that year. Hankinson proved to be a somewhat controversial coach due to his defensive style of play and questionable player acquisitions. While he did bring effective players like [[Mark Chung]], [[Carlos Valderrama (soccer player)|Carlos Valderrama]], and [[Joe Cannon (soccer)|Joe Cannon]] to the squad, Hankinson also signed a number of expensive and unsuccessful players including [[Zizi_Roberts|ZiZi Roberts]] and [[Darryl Powell]]. After several years of mediocrity, Tim Hankinson was relieved of his position at the end of the 2004 season.
In 2001 Tim Hankinson took the reins as Colorado's new head coach. Scottish striker [[John Spencer (footballer)|John Spencer]] also joined the club that year. Hankinson proved to be a somewhat controversial coach due to his defensive style of play and questionable player acquisitions. While he did bring effective players like [[Mark Chung]], [[Carlos Valderrama (soccer player)|Carlos Valderrama]], and [[Joe Cannon (soccer)|Joe Cannon]] to the squad, Hankinson also signed a number of expensive and unsuccessful players including [[Zizi_Roberts|ZiZi Roberts]] and [[Darryl Powell]]. After several years of mediocrity, Tim Hankinson was relieved of his position at the end of the 2004 season.


[[Image:NewRapids.PNG|thumb|right|150px|New Rapids Logo]]Kroenke Sports Enterprises had purchased the club the year before and made sweeping changes before the 2005 season. KSE cleaned house in the front office and appointed [[Fernando Clavijo]] as the new head coach. Clavijo brought in many new additions to the squad including [[Jeff Cunningham]], [[Terry Cooke]], and [[Dedi_Ben-Dayan|David "Dedi" Ben Dayan]]. The team saw steady improvement over the course of the season. The season's success was highlighted by a dramatic playoff victory over [[FC Dallas]] in a penalty shootout.
[[Image:Arsenal_Colorado_Logo.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Arsenal Colorado Logo]]Kroenke Sports Enterprises had purchased the club the year before and made sweeping changes before the 2005 season. KSE cleaned house in the front office and appointed [[Fernando Clavijo]] as the new head coach. Clavijo brought in many new additions to the squad including [[Jeff Cunningham]], [[Terry Cooke]], and [[Dedi_Ben-Dayan|David "Dedi" Ben Dayan]]. The team saw steady improvement over the course of the season. The season's success was highlighted by a dramatic playoff victory over [[FC Dallas]] in a penalty shootout.


Colorado's 2006 season seemed to parallel trends from previous years. Clavijo's squad performed inconsistently and only secured a playoff spot at the very last instant. Lightning managed to strike twice as they duplicated their 2005 playoff run by again beating [[FC Dallas]] in penalties only to crash out of the [[MLS_Western_Conference|Western Conference]] Final by a two goal deficit. Other highlights from the final black and blue season include securing the [[Rocky Mountain Cup]] for the second consecutive year and winning the MLS Reserve Division.
Colorado's 2006 season seemed to parallel trends from previous years. Clavijo's squad performed inconsistently and only secured a playoff spot at the very last instant. Lightning managed to strike twice as they duplicated their 2005 playoff run by again beating [[FC Dallas]] in penalties only to crash out of the [[MLS_Western_Conference|Western Conference]] Final by a two goal deficit. Other highlights from the final black and blue season include securing the [[Rocky Mountain Cup]] for the second consecutive year and winning the MLS Reserve Division.

On [[February 3]], [[2007]] the [[Rocky Mountain News]] reported that the team may change its name to either Arsenal Colorado or Colorado Arsenal.<ref>{{cite web | publisher=Rocky Mountain News | title=Regional scene, February 3 | url=http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/other_sports/article/0,1299,DRMN_42_5326267,00.html| date=[[February 3]], [[2007]] | accessdate=4 February | accessyear=2007}}</ref> Later reports said the team would form a training partnership with English club [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]] including collaborating on coaching and player development and arranging friendlies between the teams. A name and kit change would also likely be part of the deal. <ref>[http://msn.foxsports.com/soccer/story/6457868]</ref>


==The Rocky Mountain Cup==
==The Rocky Mountain Cup==
With Major League Soccer's expansion in 2005, [[Real Salt Lake]] became the second team in the Rocky Mountain region and the Rapids' closest neighbor. The supporters of the two clubs created a competition between the two sides to foster and memorialize this budding rivalry. Colorado won the [[Rocky Mountain Cup]] in the first two years, 9 points to 3 and 7 points to 4.
With Major League Soccer's expansion in 2005, [[Real Salt Lake]] became the second team in the Rocky Mountain region and the Gunners' closest neighbor. The supporters of the two clubs created a competition between the two sides to foster and memorialize this budding rivalry. Colorado won the [[Rocky Mountain Cup]] in the first two years, 9 points to 3 and 7 points to 4.


==Supporters==
==Supporters==
While the Rapids have always had good attendance, the club has had a fairly rocky history when it comes to [[ultras]]. A handful of formally organized groups have come and gone. While there have been several groups both large and small, the most notable of these were the Jolly Green Men and the River Ratz. Reasons for the failures of these groups include lack of growth and tensions between the stadium security and the Rapids front office. After the River Ratz become defunct, there was a period of several years where there was no real supporters group.
While the Gunners have always had good attendance, the club has had a fairly rocky history when it comes to [[ultras]]. A handful of formally organized groups have come and gone. While there have been several groups both large and small, the most notable of these were the Jolly Green Men and the River Ratz. Reasons for the failures of these groups include lack of growth and tensions between the stadium security and Arsenal's front office. After the River Ratz become defunct, there was a period of several years where there was no real supporters group.


In 2005 and 2006, two organized groups emerged and are beginning to build from scratch. The Centennial Firm is the latest group trying to establish an ultras scene with flags, banners, and drums. The alternative group is called Class VI. They do not take part in the organized activities of an ultras group, but are rather an organized body of season ticket holders. After the close of the 2006 MLS season, the Rapids announced a new area in [[Dick's Sporting Goods Park]] that would specifically house fans interested in an ultras experience. This section will be called The Front Range. The section will also house the Centennial Firm, but the Firm will remain a separate entity.
In 2005 and 2006, two organized groups emerged and are beginning to build from scratch. The Centennial Firm is the latest group trying to establish an ultras scene with flags, banners, and drums. The alternative group is called Class VI. They do not take part in the organized activities of an ultras group, but are rather an organized body of season ticket holders. After the close of the 2006 MLS season, the Arsenal Colorado (then still the Rapids) announced a new area in [[Dick's Sporting Goods Park]] that would specifically house fans interested in an ultras experience. This section will be called The Front Range. The section will also house the Centennial Firm, but the Firm will remain a separate entity.


==Television and radio==
==Television and radio==


Rapids matches appear on [[Altitude Sports and Entertainment|Altitude Television]], which is owned by [[E. Stanley Kroenke|Kroenke Sports Entertainment]] as are the [[Colorado Avalanche]] and [[Denver Nuggets]].
Arsenal Colorado matches appear on [[Altitude Sports and Entertainment|Altitude Television]], which is owned by [[E. Stanley Kroenke|Kroenke Sports Entertainment]] as are the [[Colorado Avalanche]] and [[Denver Nuggets]]. Frank Kohlenstein and [[Keith Bleyer]] are the announcers.



Arsenal home matches only are broadcast on radio on [[KKFN]] "The Fan" in English. Kohlenstein does the radio announcing.


==Honors==
==Honors==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The Colorado Rapids underwent an image change before the 2003 season, switching their kit colors from the old green to the black and blue that was used through the 2006 season. The new uniforms, which closely resembled those of the Italian [[Serie A]] club [[Inter Milan]], were received with mixed reactions. There was speculation that the club might switch back to green kits for the opening of [[Dick's Sporting Goods Park]] in 2007, but the team's decision to reveal a wholly new kit using maroon and sky blue during an event for season ticket holders has quashed these rumors.
*The Colorado Rapids underwent an image change before the 2003 season. The club changed their kit colors from the old green to the black and blue that was used until the 2007 Season. Their previous uniforms closely resemble those of the Italian [[Serie A]] club [[Inter Milan]]. The fans received the change with mixed reactions. There has been speculation that the club might switch back to green kits when their new stadium opens in 2007. This proved not to be the case as on the 8th of February, 2007 the Rapids became Arsenal Colorado or "the Gunners" and changed their colors to claret and maroon. The new uniforms closely resemble those of the English [[FA_Premiership]] club [[Aston Villa]]

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*The Gunners have inducted two players into the club's Hall of Fame: [[Marcelo Balboa]] and [[Paul Bravo]].
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*Along with an official [[Major League Soccer|MLS]] reserve team, Arsenal Colorado also have an affiliation with the [[Boulder Rapids Reserve]] of the [[Premier Development League]].


Top division clubs named Arsenal <br /><br />
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*The Rapids have inducted two players into the club's Hall of Fame: [[Marcelo Balboa]] and [[Paul Bravo]].


Club (Country)<br /> <br />
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*Along with an official [[Major League Soccer|MLS]] reserve team, the Colorado Rapids also have an affiliation with the [[Boulder Rapids Reserve]] of the [[Premier Development League]].
[[Arsenal FC]] (United Kingdom)
[[Arsenal de Sarandí FC ]] (Argentina) <br />
[[Berekum Arsenal]] (Ghana)<br />
[[Arsenal Maseru]] (Lesotho)<br />
[[FC Arsenal Kyiv]] (Ukraine)<br />
[[Arsenal FC]] (Guyana)<br />
[[Club Deportivo Arsenal]] (Honduras)<br/ >
[[Arsenal Colorado FC]] (United States)<br />


==Sources==
==Sources==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.coloradorapids.com/index.asp Official Website]
*[http://www.arsenalcoloradofc.com Official Website]
*[http://coloradorapids.playcoed.com Official Fan Club]
*[http://coloradorapids.playcoed.com Official Fan Club]
*[http://www.centennialfirm.com/ Centennial Firm Supporters Club]
*[http://www.centennialfirm.com/ Centennial Firm Supporters Club]
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*[http://rockymountaincup.com/ Rocky Mountain Cup Website]
*[http://rockymountaincup.com/ Rocky Mountain Cup Website]
*[http://www.rapidman.com/ Rapidman.com]
*[http://www.rapidman.com/ Rapidman.com]
*[http://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=18 Official Rapids board, courtesy of BigSoccer]
*[http://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=18 Official Arsenal Colorado board, courtesy of BigSoccer]




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Template:MLS team Arsenal Colorado is a professional soccer club based in Denver, Colorado that participates in Major League Soccer. The club was founded in 1995 as the Colorado Rapids. The team colors, as of 2006, are blue and black, with the home jerseys having blue and black vertical stripes. The away jerseys are white with green and black trim. The name "Arsenal" refers to the area where their new ground Dick's Sporting Goods Park previously being part of the Rocky Mountain Arsenal. They played their home matches at Mile High Stadium from 1996–2001 and moved into INVESCO Field at Mile High in 2002. They plan to move to Dick's Sporting Goods Park for the 2007 season.

The Gunners have made two finals in their history: the 1997 MLS Cup and the 1999 US Open Cup—losing both times.

History

File:ColoradoRapids3.gif
Colorado Rapids logo 1996-2001
File:Colorado Rapids logo.gif
Colorado Rapids logo 2001-2006


Arsenal Colorado was one of the ten founding clubs of Major League Soccer (then named Colorado Rapids). The inaugural 1996 season was a forgettable one for Colorado. Despite fielding experienced players like Shaun Bartlett, Chris Woods, and Marcelo Balboa, the team finished dead last in the Western Conference with the worst record in the league.

The complexion of the team changed dramatically for the following season with new head coach Glenn Myernick. Myernick brought new faces to the squad including Paul Bravo, Wolde Harris, and Ross Paule. The team struggled early on, but rallied to grab a postseason spot. The Gunners pulled off two major upsets and advanced to the MLS Cup final. Chris Henderson scored a mid-air volley past Dallas keeper Mark Dodd in the 87th minute in the Western Conference final, ensuring Colorado's place in the MLS Cup final. They lost the final to DC United.

Colorado continued on a rollercoaster of success and disappointment: Myernick brought in more new players including Anders Limpar and Marcus Hahnemann and the club made it to the 1999 US Open Cup final, only to be upset 2–0 by the Rochester Raging Rhinos.

The 2000 season boasted two of the more memorable moments in Gunnerss history. The first was Marcelo Balboa's famous bicycle kick which garnered the Goal of the Year. The second was clenching a playoff spot in the final game of the season against the Los Angeles Galaxy, scoring in the 97th minute.

In 2001 Tim Hankinson took the reins as Colorado's new head coach. Scottish striker John Spencer also joined the club that year. Hankinson proved to be a somewhat controversial coach due to his defensive style of play and questionable player acquisitions. While he did bring effective players like Mark Chung, Carlos Valderrama, and Joe Cannon to the squad, Hankinson also signed a number of expensive and unsuccessful players including ZiZi Roberts and Darryl Powell. After several years of mediocrity, Tim Hankinson was relieved of his position at the end of the 2004 season.

File:Arsenal Colorado Logo.jpg
Arsenal Colorado Logo

Kroenke Sports Enterprises had purchased the club the year before and made sweeping changes before the 2005 season. KSE cleaned house in the front office and appointed Fernando Clavijo as the new head coach. Clavijo brought in many new additions to the squad including Jeff Cunningham, Terry Cooke, and David "Dedi" Ben Dayan. The team saw steady improvement over the course of the season. The season's success was highlighted by a dramatic playoff victory over FC Dallas in a penalty shootout.

Colorado's 2006 season seemed to parallel trends from previous years. Clavijo's squad performed inconsistently and only secured a playoff spot at the very last instant. Lightning managed to strike twice as they duplicated their 2005 playoff run by again beating FC Dallas in penalties only to crash out of the Western Conference Final by a two goal deficit. Other highlights from the final black and blue season include securing the Rocky Mountain Cup for the second consecutive year and winning the MLS Reserve Division.

The Rocky Mountain Cup

With Major League Soccer's expansion in 2005, Real Salt Lake became the second team in the Rocky Mountain region and the Gunners' closest neighbor. The supporters of the two clubs created a competition between the two sides to foster and memorialize this budding rivalry. Colorado won the Rocky Mountain Cup in the first two years, 9 points to 3 and 7 points to 4.

Supporters

While the Gunners have always had good attendance, the club has had a fairly rocky history when it comes to ultras. A handful of formally organized groups have come and gone. While there have been several groups both large and small, the most notable of these were the Jolly Green Men and the River Ratz. Reasons for the failures of these groups include lack of growth and tensions between the stadium security and Arsenal's front office. After the River Ratz become defunct, there was a period of several years where there was no real supporters group.

In 2005 and 2006, two organized groups emerged and are beginning to build from scratch. The Centennial Firm is the latest group trying to establish an ultras scene with flags, banners, and drums. The alternative group is called Class VI. They do not take part in the organized activities of an ultras group, but are rather an organized body of season ticket holders. After the close of the 2006 MLS season, the Arsenal Colorado (then still the Rapids) announced a new area in Dick's Sporting Goods Park that would specifically house fans interested in an ultras experience. This section will be called The Front Range. The section will also house the Centennial Firm, but the Firm will remain a separate entity.

Television and radio

Arsenal Colorado matches appear on Altitude Television, which is owned by Kroenke Sports Entertainment as are the Colorado Avalanche and Denver Nuggets. Frank Kohlenstein and Keith Bleyer are the announcers.

Arsenal home matches only are broadcast on radio on KKFN "The Fan" in English. Kohlenstein does the radio announcing.

Honors

Current roster

As of January 13, 2007 Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
2 DF United States USA Hunter Freeman
4 DF United States USA Dan Gargan
5 MF United States USA Kyle Beckerman
7 FW United States USA Jovan Kirovski
9 FW United States USA Clint Mathis
11 MF England ENG Terry Cooke
12 DF United States USA Mike Petke
14 FW Haiti HAI Fabrice Noël
15 FW United States USA Jacob Peterson
16 DF United States USA Chris Wingert
18 DF Spain ESP Aitor Karanka
20 FW Argentina ARG Nicolas Hernández
21 DF United States USA Matt Crawford
22 GK United States USA Matt Jordan
23 MF United States USA Colin Clark
24 GK Senegal SEN Bouna Coundoul
No. Pos. Nation Player
25 MF United States USA Pablo Mastroeni (captain)
26 DF United States USA Jordan Harvey
27 DF United States USA Stephen Keel
33 MF United States USA Daniel Wasson
— MF United States USA Nico Colaluca
— FW Jamaica JAM Omar Cummings
— MF United States USA Greg Dalby
— MF United States USA John DiRaimondo
— FW United States USA Herculez Gomez
— GK United States USA Justin Hughes
— DF United States USA Ugo Ihemelu
— MF Japan JPN Kosuke Kimura
— MF United States USA Nick La Brocca
— FW Canada CAN Riley O'Neill
— DF United States USA Brandon Prideaux
— DF United States USA Greg Vanney
Source: http://www.coloradorapids.com/Team/Roster.aspx

Notable players

Head coaches

Team records

MLS regular season only, through 2006

Ownership

Home stadiums

Year-by-year

Year Reg. Season Playoffs Open Cup
1996 5th, West Did not qualify Semifinals
1997 4th, West Final Round of 16
1998 3rd, West Quarterfinals Did not enter
1999 4th, West Quarterfinals Final
2000 3rd, West Quarterfinals Round of 32
2001 4th, West Did not qualify Round of 32
2002 4th, West Semifinals Quarterfinals
2003 3rd, West Quarterfinals Quarterfinals
2004 3rd, West Quarterfinals Round of 16
2005 3rd, West Semifinals Round of 16
2006 4th, West Semifinals Quarterfinals

Average attendance

regular season/playoffs

  • 1996: 10,213/missed playoffs
  • 1997: 11,835/15,785
  • 1998: 14,812/6,582
  • 1999: 14,029/6,542
  • 2000: 12,580/8,789
  • 2001: 16,481/missed playoffs
  • 2002: 20,687/11,002
  • 2003: 16,772/6,434
  • 2004: 14,195/8,028
  • 2005: 13,638/11,207
  • 2006: 12,056/4,176
  • All-Time: 14,662

Trivia

  • The Colorado Rapids underwent an image change before the 2003 season. The club changed their kit colors from the old green to the black and blue that was used until the 2007 Season. Their previous uniforms closely resemble those of the Italian Serie A club Inter Milan. The fans received the change with mixed reactions. There has been speculation that the club might switch back to green kits when their new stadium opens in 2007. This proved not to be the case as on the 8th of February, 2007 the Rapids became Arsenal Colorado or "the Gunners" and changed their colors to claret and maroon. The new uniforms closely resemble those of the English FA_Premiership club Aston Villa

Top division clubs named Arsenal

Club (Country)

Arsenal FC (United Kingdom) Arsenal de Sarandí FC (Argentina)
Berekum Arsenal (Ghana)
Arsenal Maseru (Lesotho)
FC Arsenal Kyiv (Ukraine)
Arsenal FC (Guyana)
Club Deportivo Arsenal (Honduras)
Arsenal Colorado FC (United States)

Sources



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