The Colorado Rapids are trying to stop his fall from the table in the Western Conference when they host the San Jose Earthquakes at Dick Sporting Goods Park on Saturday. Colorado has seen his leadership at a time convenient to the Portland Timbers slides only four point cushion, as Portland won three of their last five to help fill the void. After losing three straight games, all of which were on the road, Colorado has failed to keep pace with Real Salt Lake, Seattle Sounders FC and FC Dallas. The three clubs, as well as fire Los Angeles Galaxy, is located above the rapids in the standings.
But with the next three games, coming home for Rapids coach Gary Smith is fully aware of the impact that the execution would have on his team. "We will go home now, and we know we need to get out of our shell, get some points and build our confidence,"said Smith. "Right now, I must say this is one of the most difficult times we have been since I was here, not because we are particularly bad, but you can start to forget what he takes to win a game when you continue to beat."
In his last fight, Colorado fell 2-1 to Toronto FC at BMO Field. An object of Sanna Nyassi failed to generate a color change, which could invalidate a fast brace.San Danny Koevermans Joseph was a little happier in their midweek clash in Jeld-Wen field in Portland. After a first half goal from Kenny Cooper put the wood in the front, Khari Stephenson scored an equalizer with 20 minutes of time to get a point for his team.
"We showed great character to come back from this, nine minutes after the game against a team that is very dominant at home and come back and play some good things and get a reward that we deserve," said coach Chief Frank Yallop Earthquakes. The draw kept playoff hopes San Jose for another week, but time is running out for the earthquake. " Stephenson hopes to win the next game will help his club win a playoff spot.
"We played well during the last 10 games and it's just a pity we did not win most of them," said Stephenson. "We are pushing for the playoffs, and we are more than capable of win the next two games. "
These two teams met Buck Shaw Stadium on August 13 with the Earthquakes Rapids, surpassing the score of 2-1. Joey Gjertsen put San Jose ahead in the 15 th minute, coming home a rebound from close range. But Caleb Folan has managed to equalize in Colorado 39 a minute before Jeff Larentowicz finally conquered the winner 18 minutes of time.
But with the next three games, coming home for Rapids coach Gary Smith is fully aware of the impact that the execution would have on his team. "We will go home now, and we know we need to get out of our shell, get some points and build our confidence,"said Smith. "Right now, I must say this is one of the most difficult times we have been since I was here, not because we are particularly bad, but you can start to forget what he takes to win a game when you continue to beat."
In his last fight, Colorado fell 2-1 to Toronto FC at BMO Field. An object of Sanna Nyassi failed to generate a color change, which could invalidate a fast brace.San Danny Koevermans Joseph was a little happier in their midweek clash in Jeld-Wen field in Portland. After a first half goal from Kenny Cooper put the wood in the front, Khari Stephenson scored an equalizer with 20 minutes of time to get a point for his team.
"We showed great character to come back from this, nine minutes after the game against a team that is very dominant at home and come back and play some good things and get a reward that we deserve," said coach Chief Frank Yallop Earthquakes. The draw kept playoff hopes San Jose for another week, but time is running out for the earthquake. " Stephenson hopes to win the next game will help his club win a playoff spot.
"We played well during the last 10 games and it's just a pity we did not win most of them," said Stephenson. "We are pushing for the playoffs, and we are more than capable of win the next two games. "
These two teams met Buck Shaw Stadium on August 13 with the Earthquakes Rapids, surpassing the score of 2-1. Joey Gjertsen put San Jose ahead in the 15 th minute, coming home a rebound from close range. But Caleb Folan has managed to equalize in Colorado 39 a minute before Jeff Larentowicz finally conquered the winner 18 minutes of time.