Colorado Rapids II
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- USA MLS Next Pro League 82 USA US Open Cup 2
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Wikipedia - Colorado Rapids 2
Colorado Rapids 2 is a professional soccer club based in Denver, Colorado area that competes in the MLS Next Pro league, the third division of American soccer. The team is owned by, and operates as the reserve team of, the Major League Soccer club Colorado Rapids. The team was announced as a member of MLS Next Pro on December 6, 2021.
History
On December 6, 2021, Colorado Rapids was named as one of 21 clubs that would field a team in the new MLS Next Pro league beginning in the 2022 season. Rapids announced that the team would be titled Colorado Rapids 2, and that Brian Crookham would serve as general manager.
On February 10, 2022, Rapids announced Erik Bushey as head coach and former Trinidad and Tobago international player Brian Haynes as assistant coach.
The team serves as a developmental squad for the Colorado Rapids, providing opportunities for young players to gain experience and develop their skills in a competitive environment. The Rapids II team plays their home matches at Weidner Field in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Known for their fast-paced and dynamic style of play, the Colorado Rapids II are a talented and promising team with a bright future ahead. With a strong focus on player development and a commitment to excellence, the Rapids II are a force to be reckoned with in the USL Championship.