Family Losses

Well, I'm back.  Lots of Rapids news to cover but we have to start with the most important news,  While I was gone dealing with personal losses in my family, our Rapids family lost two of their own as well.

On Thursday news broke that former Rapids striker and Ghanaian international Junior Agogo had passed away.  While no cause of death has been announced the assumption is that its related to the stroke he had a few years ago.  About 18 months ago Centennial 38, with an contribution from the Rapids, sent Junior a care package after hearing about his stroke and the fact that he hadn't heard from many teammates since then.  Agogo only played for the Rapids for a year and a half but made a large impact with his personality and friendliness and quickly became a fan favorite.  He was certainly one of my favorites, with Agogogoal! being one of my favorite shouts after he scored.

Then this morning we got new that midfielder Colin Clark had passed away over night from a heart attack.  Clark was a homegrown player before that was a thing in this league, growing up in Fort Collins and playing for various Rapids youth teams including the Boulder Rapid Reserves before becoming a regular starter for the Rapids.  He was with the team during the transition from the black & blue Invesco Field days to our burgundy home at Dick's Sporting Goods park.  His career was derailed by a couple of serious injuries but after retirement he went into coaching and was involved with the Colorado Rush organization.

Both Rapids alumni will be missed and my thoughts go out to their family and friends.  Combined with the loss of Fernando Clavijo in February this year has sucked.