Colorado Rapids Soccer Cards

 

Colorado Rapids soccer cards feature club legends like Pablo Mastroeni and modern stars like Diego Rubio and Cole Bassett. Rookie cards for Bassett are in demand, while autographed and memorabilia cards from Topps and Panini sets are popular collector items. Rapids cards offer a blend of nostalgia and modern upside for collectors.

Pablo Mastroeni
Conor Casey
Chris Henderson
Marcelo Balboa
Omar Cummings
Clint Irwin
Drew Moor
Paul Bravo
John Spencer
Tim Howard

The Colorado Rapids, founded in 1995 as one of MLS’s original clubs, have built a history featuring early playoff runs, defensive stalwarts, and a long-awaited championship breakthrough in 2010. Playing their early years at Mile High Stadium and later Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, the Rapids reached the 1997 MLS Cup Final behind U.S. legend Marcelo Balboa, forward Paul Bravo, and goalkeeper Marcus Hahnemann, though they fell to D.C. United. The 2000s brought playoff consistency with stars like Chris Henderson, John Spencer, and Pablo Mastroeni, the hard-nosed midfielder who became synonymous with the franchise as a captain, U.S. World Cup veteran, and later head coach. Under manager Gary Smith, the Rapids captured their first MLS Cup in 2010, defeating FC Dallas with goals from Conor Casey and Omar Cummings leading the way. Subsequent seasons featured attacking talents like Deshorn Brown, Vicente Sánchez, and goalkeeper Tim Howard, the U.S. international who brought star power upon joining in 2016. In 2021, the Rapids topped the Western Conference regular-season standings under coach Robin Fraser, with players like Jack Priceand Diego Rubio driving success, though playoff runs remained brief. Known for high-altitude home-field advantage, a loyal fan base in Commerce City, and an emphasis on academy development, Colorado continues building around young talents like Cole Bassett and Darren Yapi to return to MLS Cup contention while honoring its history of gritty, hard-working teams.