Holding The High Line
@rapids96podcast.bsky.social
We do "the most thankless thing in sports: Talk about THE RAPIDS." Hosts
@bymattpollard.bsky.social and @rabbimarkasherg.bsky.social.
Founded Jan 2018. Hello darkness my old friend. #AskHTHL
@bymattpollard.bsky.social and @rabbimarkasherg.bsky.social.
Founded Jan 2018. Hello darkness my old friend. #AskHTHL
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S8E36: Apology Accepted, Chris.
Hi Colorado Rapids fans. We analyze Decision Day and why the team missed the playoffs. Red breaks down that press conference incident with Armas. We recap 2025 and preview the offseason. See you in a few weeks.
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Hi Colorado Rapids fans. We analyze Decision Day and why the team missed the playoffs. Red breaks down that press conference incident with Armas. We recap 2025 and preview the offseason. See you in a few weeks.
bleav.com/shows/holdin...
Sad Daylight Savings, Rapids Community. It's 6:30 at R2 and it's already pitch dark HDMOF
a silhouette of a man with the words hello darkness my old friend i 've come to talk with you again below it
ALT: a silhouette of a man with the words hello darkness my old friend i 've come to talk with you again below it
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November 3, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Sad Daylight Savings, Rapids Community. It's 6:30 at R2 and it's already pitch dark HDMOF
A Year Below Expectation:
The 2025 Rapids were constructed by Pádraig Smith and led by Chris Armas in search of a trophy. The team fell well short. Here's HTHL's after-action report of what went wrong this year.
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The 2025 Rapids were constructed by Pádraig Smith and led by Chris Armas in search of a trophy. The team fell well short. Here's HTHL's after-action report of what went wrong this year.
holdingthehighline.com/p/a-year-bel...
October 31, 2025 at 5:18 PM
A Year Below Expectation:
The 2025 Rapids were constructed by Pádraig Smith and led by Chris Armas in search of a trophy. The team fell well short. Here's HTHL's after-action report of what went wrong this year.
holdingthehighline.com/p/a-year-bel...
The 2025 Rapids were constructed by Pádraig Smith and led by Chris Armas in search of a trophy. The team fell well short. Here's HTHL's after-action report of what went wrong this year.
holdingthehighline.com/p/a-year-bel...
S8E37: Hot Pockets and Press Conferences
Hey High Liners. So much for that break. We get together after the Pádraig Smith and Kevin Demoff presser. We discuss Chris Armas Out. We do a draft of head coach candidates.
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Hey High Liners. So much for that break. We get together after the Pádraig Smith and Kevin Demoff presser. We discuss Chris Armas Out. We do a draft of head coach candidates.
bleav.com/shows/holdin...
October 31, 2025 at 5:17 PM
S8E37: Hot Pockets and Press Conferences
Hey High Liners. So much for that break. We get together after the Pádraig Smith and Kevin Demoff presser. We discuss Chris Armas Out. We do a draft of head coach candidates.
bleav.com/shows/holdin...
Hey High Liners. So much for that break. We get together after the Pádraig Smith and Kevin Demoff presser. We discuss Chris Armas Out. We do a draft of head coach candidates.
bleav.com/shows/holdin...
Rest now brother. We'll see you in Valhalla.
October 31, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Rest now brother. We'll see you in Valhalla.
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A Year Below Expectation
HTHL's year end review of what went wrong for the Colorado Rapids in 2025.
@rapids96podcast.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/holdingt...
HTHL's year end review of what went wrong for the Colorado Rapids in 2025.
@rapids96podcast.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/holdingt...
A Year Below Expectation
The 2025 Rapids were constructed by Pádraig Smith and led by Chris Armas in search of a trophy. The team fell well short. Here's HTHL's after-action report of what went wrong this year.
open.substack.com
October 31, 2025 at 2:56 PM
A Year Below Expectation
HTHL's year end review of what went wrong for the Colorado Rapids in 2025.
@rapids96podcast.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/holdingt...
HTHL's year end review of what went wrong for the Colorado Rapids in 2025.
@rapids96podcast.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/holdingt...
4-2-3-1
Steffen
Cannon-Cobb-Holding-Santos
Aaronson-Bassett
Harris-KDP-Yapi
Navarro
Subject to change. There will be changes.
Steffen
Cannon-Cobb-Holding-Santos
Aaronson-Bassett
Harris-KDP-Yapi
Navarro
Subject to change. There will be changes.
Given the current roster, who is your starting XI and preferred formation? #askhthl
October 31, 2025 at 12:27 AM
4-2-3-1
Steffen
Cannon-Cobb-Holding-Santos
Aaronson-Bassett
Harris-KDP-Yapi
Navarro
Subject to change. There will be changes.
Steffen
Cannon-Cobb-Holding-Santos
Aaronson-Bassett
Harris-KDP-Yapi
Navarro
Subject to change. There will be changes.
We did a coaching draft. Let us know what you think. Looks like Oli might bounce. If so, Ronan’s the only other one you’d consider leaving.
4-3-3 with PaxTEN, Bassett at the 8, and a 6.
4-3-3 with PaxTEN, Bassett at the 8, and a 6.
Realistic coaching candidates? Which of our hundred midfielders should we keep? What formation should we play? 3-5-2?!?
October 31, 2025 at 12:25 AM
We did a coaching draft. Let us know what you think. Looks like Oli might bounce. If so, Ronan’s the only other one you’d consider leaving.
4-3-3 with PaxTEN, Bassett at the 8, and a 6.
4-3-3 with PaxTEN, Bassett at the 8, and a 6.
We did a Head Coach draft on the pod
Who are the candidates? Realistic, semi-realistic, and out in the weeds? #AskHTHL
October 31, 2025 at 12:24 AM
We did a Head Coach draft on the pod
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It's time for my favorite piece of content we do every year: our fan survey.
This year, we're collaborating with over 20 independent outlets to try and get it out to as many people as we can! If you have even a passing interest in Major League Soccer, could you take a minute and fill this out?
This year, we're collaborating with over 20 independent outlets to try and get it out to as many people as we can! If you have even a passing interest in Major League Soccer, could you take a minute and fill this out?
2025 end of season fan survey
Voice your opinions on the quality of play in Major League Soccer, the television product, the proposed calendar shift and more!
www.sixonefivesoccer.com
October 28, 2025 at 3:08 PM
It's time for my favorite piece of content we do every year: our fan survey.
This year, we're collaborating with over 20 independent outlets to try and get it out to as many people as we can! If you have even a passing interest in Major League Soccer, could you take a minute and fill this out?
This year, we're collaborating with over 20 independent outlets to try and get it out to as many people as we can! If you have even a passing interest in Major League Soccer, could you take a minute and fill this out?
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meanwhile in an alternate timeline
October 27, 2025 at 8:40 PM
meanwhile in an alternate timeline
Well, guess we might actually be podding this week.
October 27, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Well, guess we might actually be podding this week.
Jew chores, Inside Baseball talk, and a season review.
October 21, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Jew chores, Inside Baseball talk, and a season review.
S8E36: Apology Accepted, Chris.
Hi Colorado Rapids fans. We analyze Decision Day and why the team missed the playoffs. Red breaks down that press conference incident with Armas. We recap 2025 and preview the offseason. See you in a few weeks.
bleav.com/shows/holdin...
Hi Colorado Rapids fans. We analyze Decision Day and why the team missed the playoffs. Red breaks down that press conference incident with Armas. We recap 2025 and preview the offseason. See you in a few weeks.
bleav.com/shows/holdin...
October 21, 2025 at 6:47 PM
S8E36: Apology Accepted, Chris.
Hi Colorado Rapids fans. We analyze Decision Day and why the team missed the playoffs. Red breaks down that press conference incident with Armas. We recap 2025 and preview the offseason. See you in a few weeks.
bleav.com/shows/holdin...
Hi Colorado Rapids fans. We analyze Decision Day and why the team missed the playoffs. Red breaks down that press conference incident with Armas. We recap 2025 and preview the offseason. See you in a few weeks.
bleav.com/shows/holdin...
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Love you Rabbi. This week’s episode of @rapids96podcast.bsky.social is going to go so hard
October 20, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Love you Rabbi. This week’s episode of @rapids96podcast.bsky.social is going to go so hard
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@rapids96podcast.bsky.social 11th is terrible. 7th last year wasn’t too much better. Is this the ceiling of Armas? Why will (or won’t) next year be better? #AskHTHL
October 19, 2025 at 3:47 AM
@rapids96podcast.bsky.social 11th is terrible. 7th last year wasn’t too much better. Is this the ceiling of Armas? Why will (or won’t) next year be better? #AskHTHL
By now, you've all seen the postgame presser from Saturday night. Rabbi wrote something in response. We'll talk about it on the pod Monday night. Then for Red's sanity, hopefully never again.
holdingthehighline.com/p/dear-chris...
holdingthehighline.com/p/dear-chris...
October 20, 2025 at 6:07 AM
By now, you've all seen the postgame presser from Saturday night. Rabbi wrote something in response. We'll talk about it on the pod Monday night. Then for Red's sanity, hopefully never again.
holdingthehighline.com/p/dear-chris...
holdingthehighline.com/p/dear-chris...
Deservedly miss playoffs. Barely.
Send us your four word reviews, Colorado Rapids Community. See you tomorrow for Rapids 2 playoffs?
Send us your four word reviews, Colorado Rapids Community. See you tomorrow for Rapids 2 playoffs?
October 19, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Deservedly miss playoffs. Barely.
Send us your four word reviews, Colorado Rapids Community. See you tomorrow for Rapids 2 playoffs?
Send us your four word reviews, Colorado Rapids Community. See you tomorrow for Rapids 2 playoffs?
Anyone else get this email? Hope this isn't jumping the shark
October 16, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Anyone else get this email? Hope this isn't jumping the shark
S8E35: Hail Blucifer
Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on HTHL, we preview Decision Day, LAFC, and Son. Red discusses covering the USMNT friendly against Australia. We check in on whether Chris Armas should be retained. Also Rapids 2 home playoff game!
bleav.com/shows/holdin...
Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on HTHL, we preview Decision Day, LAFC, and Son. Red discusses covering the USMNT friendly against Australia. We check in on whether Chris Armas should be retained. Also Rapids 2 home playoff game!
bleav.com/shows/holdin...
October 16, 2025 at 6:07 AM
S8E35: Hail Blucifer
Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on HTHL, we preview Decision Day, LAFC, and Son. Red discusses covering the USMNT friendly against Australia. We check in on whether Chris Armas should be retained. Also Rapids 2 home playoff game!
bleav.com/shows/holdin...
Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on HTHL, we preview Decision Day, LAFC, and Son. Red discusses covering the USMNT friendly against Australia. We check in on whether Chris Armas should be retained. Also Rapids 2 home playoff game!
bleav.com/shows/holdin...
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What could possibly go wrong vs the Rapids have gotten miraculous results at home against LAFC in the past
October 16, 2025 at 4:10 AM
What could possibly go wrong vs the Rapids have gotten miraculous results at home against LAFC in the past
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@rapids96podcast.bsky.social #askhthl I asked Matt Doyle this question but I’d be interested in hearing your response. Obv we also have Pax and Yapi is a good presser too. Seems to make a lot of sense.
As much as I hate the style, should the Rapids refresh themselves as a murderball pressing team? A young and fairly mobile squad, an A+ pressing 9, need to raise their floor. Prob replace Maxso with a faster CB and goodby Armas? (Was this what Smith expected from Armas??)
October 7, 2025 at 9:15 PM
@rapids96podcast.bsky.social #askhthl I asked Matt Doyle this question but I’d be interested in hearing your response. Obv we also have Pax and Yapi is a good presser too. Seems to make a lot of sense.