Since they're in Philly this year the Rapids likely won't be able to visit for the country's 250th birthday next season. Barring some kind of Cup matchup that is. Tomorrow night they take on a Union team that's just a point off the Supporters Shield and tied for second in the East. A tough task for the visitors, but coming off of games against LAFC, Vancouver, and Seattle they should be used to it by now. Kickoff for this one is at 5:30pm and there's a gathering at the Celtic to watch the game after the NWSL Denver Summit kickoff event downtown.
Availability Report:
OUT: Connor Ronan (ankle)
Not ideal for Ronan to be out but with the hole in the backline after Awaziem was sold I think Larraz or Atencio were more likely to start anyway. Nice not to see anyone else on the list.
Tomorrow night is the debut of the new green third kit and I'm looking forward to that. The real question is how Armas chooses to fill the Awaziem hole. I think he'll minimize the changes and leave Cannon on the right and Keegan in the middle, but I could see those reversed. A possibility Murphy starts as well. Cobb might be on the bench but I'd be surprised if he saw time.
Prediction: 2-1 loss, goal by Mihailovic. Based on their recent play I wouldn't be totally shocked by a draw here, but I think this is a steep hill to climb while rebuilding the back line. Philly bosses the game and gets the win but Djordje gets one off a set piece (or at worst assists one off a set piece).
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