RAPIDS ADVANCE TO U.S. OPEN CUP QUARTERFINALS;
CARRIERI KEEPS SCORING

Rapids Look to End Long Road Trip With Win in New England

Colorado Earns Overtime Win Over Charleston Battery, Draws with Columbus Crew

A dramatic overtime goal by John Spencer helped the Rapids overcome a tenacious Charleston Battery team in third round U.S. Open Cup action at Blackbaud Stadium on Wednesday night, July 17 in Charleston, SC. The 1-0 win snapped a three-game Open Cup losing streak for the Rapids, who move on to play the Dallas Burn in the quarterfinals of the nation's oldest soccer tournament on August 7.

On Saturday night, Chris Carrieri scored an 88th minute goal for the Colorado Rapids against the Columbus Crew to give the Rapids a draw and a come-from-behind point in an entertaining match in front of 21,432 at Crew Stadium. Columbus broke through in the 28th minute and took the lead when Dante Washington collected a loose ball in the six-yard box and hit the netting just inside the right post.

Rapids Ready for Rematch with Revolution

The Rapids travel to Foxboro, MA. where they will play the New England Revolution on Wednesday night at 5:30 p.m. (MT). The last time the teams met was at INVESCO Field on June 15, when the Revolution left with a 2-1 victory. With a new line-up in place, as well as forward John Spencer back in action, the Rapids are ready to avenge the loss, and move their way back towards the top of league standings. The game will be broadcast on Fox Sports Rocky Mountain, live at 5:30 p.m. (MT).\

Rapids Back in Colorado After Road Trip

The Rapids return to home play again on Saturday, July 27th as they take on the Dallas Burn at 7p.m. at INVESCO Field. The Rapids will have just returned home from their longest road trip of the season, and will be looking to play the Burn on home turf, as they are 0-2 against the Burn so far this season - both matches have been played at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. The Rapids are currently just four points behind the Burn in the Western Conference Standings.

Rapids Get Ready to Entertain Fans with Run the Rapids and Wild West Festivities

Colorado Rapids fans will have the chance to run with the best of them as the Run the Rapids 2002 Stadium Race, a 2.6 mile run or walk, comes to INVESCO Field. The race was developed to bring individuals together to celebrate running and soccer and to support the Colorado Rapids Community Care Foundation. Start time for the race is set for 5:00 p.m. Prices for participants are: children under 12 & Seniors $20, $25; Adults $25, $30. Racers and family and friends will be seated in a reserved section for the game. Tickets are available for friends and family for $14.00. Please call 303-299-1599 to purchase game tickets for your friends and family.

Colorado's Biggest Chuck Wagon Barbeque will be at INVESCO Field on Saturday, July 27. From 5:00-7:00 p.m. fans will be able to sample the Wild West with an authentic Chuck Wagon Feast, a mechanical bull, rodeo clowns and more! Tickets are $18 and also include an End Line seat for Saturday night's game against the Dallas Burn. For more information call 303-299-1599.

Carrieri Continues to Score and Earn Points

Rapids' forward Chris Carrieri is on a serious scoring streak, scoring six of the Rapids' last eight goals, including a hat trick on July 4th and two game winners. This sudden offensive burst from the forward has not gone unnoticed by the league, as he was voted MLS player of the week after his July 4th performance. Carrieri is also 9th in the league as a goal-scoring leader, and tied for fourth in the game-winning goal leaders category with three this season. Currently posting 7 goals, 4 assists after 17 games, the 2nd year University of North Carolina product has already surpassed his rookie season tally of 5 goals, 4 assists in 2001.

NO Media Luncheon

Tomorrow's regularly scheduled weekly media luncheon at the Westminster Training Facility has been cancelled, as the team is still on its 10-day road trip.

Injury Report: none

Training Schedule:
Monday, July 22 -       9:30 a.m. training at Ohio State
Tuesday, July 23 - 	Training at 10:00 a.m. at Ohio State
		       	Arrive in Boston at 5:50 p.m.
Wednesday, July 24 - Game vs. New England Revolution at CMGI Field at 5:30
(MT)
			  (Live Broadcast on Fox Sports Net)
Thursday, July 25- 	Arrive in Denver at 1:35 p.m.
                                	Training TBD
Friday, July 26 - 	Training at INVESCO Field 10:00 a.m. 
Saturday, July 27 - 	Game vs. Dallas Burn at INVESCO Field at 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, July 28-	Day off


LEAGUE STANDINGS - Sunday, July 21, 2002

Western Conference
  TEAM                 GP   W   L   T  PTS  GF  GA  STREAKS  LAST 10
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San Jose Earthquakes   19  11   6   2   35  32  18   Won  1   6-3-1
Dallas Burn            18   8   4   6   30  26  24   Lost 1   5-2-3
Los Angeles Galaxy     18   8   7   3   27  25  25   Tied 1   4-5-1
Colorado Rapids        19   8   9   2   26  26  32   Tied 1   3-6-1
Kansas City Wizards    18   6   5   7   25  27  26   Tied 1   4-2-4


Overall Standings
TEAM                 GP   W   L   T  PTS  GF  GA  STREAKS  LAST 10
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San Jose Earthquakes   19  11   6   2   35  32  18   Won  1   6-3-1
Dallas Burn            18   8   4   6   30  26  24   Lost 1   5-2-3
Los Angeles Galaxy     18   8   7   3   27  25  25   Tied 1   4-5-1
MetroStars             18   8   8   2   26  30  27   Won  1   5-4-1
Colorado Rapids        19   8   9   2   26  26  32   Tied 1   3-6-1
Kansas City Wizards    18   6   5   7   25  27  26   Tied 1   4-2-4
Chicago Fire           17   7   7   3   24  27  24   Tied 1   4-4-2
Columbus Crew          18   6   8   4   22  25  29   Tied 1   3-4-3
D.C. United            17   6   9   2   20  19  25   Tied 1   4-4-2
N.E. Revolution        18   6  11   1   19  32  39   Lost 2   3-7-0

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