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Onto the Final! Good luck Rapids 2! | The Rundown

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Rapids 2's big win sends them to the MLS Next Pro Cup final in New Jersey this Saturday.

This special edition of the Colorado Rapids Podcast, hosted by Mike Rivola and Rapids legend Drew Moore, focuses on the Rapids 2 team's playoff success. The hosts are joined by special guest Eric Boucher, the head coach of Rapids 2. The episode centers on the team's victory in the MLS NEXT Pro Western Conference Final and their upcoming championship match. Rapids 2 defeated Minnesota United 2 at Dick's Sporting Goods Park to become Western Conference champions. This win sends them to the MLS NEXT Pro Cup final this Saturday at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey. Their opponent in the final will be New York Red Bulls II. The hosts emphasize that the playoff run has presented multiple challenges for the team. The group has had to win matches both on the road and at home during this postseason. Several of their playoff games have required overtime to decide a winner. The hosts express that this opportunity to fight for a trophy validates the entire season's work. They credit the successful run to the efforts of head coach Eric Boucher and his entire coaching staff. The players' performances and the broader club's investment in the second team are also highlighted as key factors. Drew Moore shares his unique perspective from being with the team on the field every day during this period. The consistent theme is that the team has earned its place in the final through a difficult and resilient path. The tone is overwhelmingly excited and celebratory, reflecting the hosts' passion for the club. The style is informal and conversational, driven by the hosts' genuine enthusiasm. This episode is ideal for dedicated Colorado Rapids fans wanting deep coverage of the club's second team and its championship pursuit. Listeners seeking analysis of the senior MLS team or unrelated soccer topics might find the narrow focus less engaging.

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