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HALFTIME: CHI 0 | 2 DEN This might be the platonic ideal of soccer for Nick Cushing. Summit well in control of the ball, the shape of play & the scoreboard. Denver could sharpen their duels. Cover Mal on counters in 2nd and get Abby Smith a clean sheet for her birthday. #CHIvDEN

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Matthew Wick @matthewwick.bsky.social · 1h

2-0 Denver so far. Janine Sonis with a goal and an assist putting her at 12+6 on the season. That’s 18 goal contributions for a LB on an expansion team. MVP. #SummitUp

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Matthew Wick @matthewwick.bsky.social · 5h

Leila reuniting with Nick in Denver could make a lot of sense for a team with two excused fullbacks and need for depth on the left behind Janine Sonis. Rosters freeze on Friday, 10/9. #SummitUp

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Matthew Wick @matthewwick.bsky.social · 19h

Of Note: Ally Brazier designation changed from "Personal Reasons" to "Excused Absence". #SummitUp

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Matthew Wick @matthewwick.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

4 Consecutive Appearances for Janine Sonis. #SummitUp

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Matthew Wick @matthewwick.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I teared up during Jen's speech. And I was so taken by this little blonde girl, in her seat, looking up, seeing the President of this History-Making club and hearing the phrase, "cathedral built for her potential".

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Matthew Wick @matthewwick.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

This news absolutely breaks my heart for the Rapids at the same time it excites me to see Erik get to own his team’s identity. I have learned so much from Erik while covering him for two seasons. Fantastic Human. Soccer Philosopher. Colorado Legend. A shootout away from a Championship. Class.

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Matthew Wick @matthewwick.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

All the end of the match did was make me miss Diego Rubio. That sweet 🌶️ Prince.

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Matthew Wick @matthewwick.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

It’d be nice symmetry if all 7 Denver-Area Professional Sports Franchises signed on to support this, but CoCo is a No No to Commerce City. Alas, all 6 Denver Professional Sports Franchises have thrown their weight behind the Colorado Connector.

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Matthew Wick @matthewwick.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

UPDATED: #Rapids96 Visa Timelines: 🇫🇷 Youssef Maziz: 14 Days(7/31-8/13) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Morgan Whittaker: 9 Days (9/2-11) 🇮🇱 Sayed Abu Farkhi: 9-15 Days (8/27*-9/11) 🇬🇭 Ibrahim Sadiq: 22-23 Days (9/2-9/24-25^) *Farkhi at Visa paperwork submitted 8/27-9/1. ^Sadiq Visa appt end of last week.

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Matthew Wick @matthewwick.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Ibrahim Sadiq 📍 Denver He’s here #Rapids96 Look for him to train this week and be available for the October 10th match against San Jose at The Dick.

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Henry Mance @henrymance.ft.com · 29/09/2026

Man City statement in full:

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Matthew Wick @matthewwick.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Atlanta had such a fantastic opportunity to go with Athletic Club Atlanta and bill themselves as Soccer For All.

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Matthew Wick @matthewwick.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I think we can all agree, that with to turmoil at LAFC, Matt Wells should bring his guy to Colorado. #Rapids96

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Matthew Wick @matthewwick.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

BREAKING: Paxten Aaronson's goal celebration was Michael Jackson inspired. He and Miguel Navarro are big MJ fans and Miggy asked that they do King of Pop celebration if either of them scored. #Rapids96

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PIDCAST @pidcast.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

FINAL: LA 3 | 2 COL Harbinger. #LAvCOL

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Matthew Wick @matthewwick.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

What is going around the Rapids GK Union?

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Matthew Wick @matthewwick.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

It’s the year 2027. Rapids are in their second season of the calendar. Matt Wells is fielding 7 fullbacks, Morgan Whittaker, Paxten Aaronson and Donavan Phillip. They win every game after conceding first. And most games after scoring first.

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Matthew Wick @matthewwick.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Paxten Aaronson blowing off his six shooters in celebration. Surely this will cause a big uproar, right? RIGHT‽

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Matthew Wick @matthewwick.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

With the apparent fall from grace of Yapi and the corner flag fiasco with Farkhi, is Donavan Philip kicking off the ball to start the game at the striker position a preview of 2027 Rapids?

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Matthew Wick @matthewwick.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Finish your will, hug your loved ones and tune in to this game. #Rapids96

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Matthew Wick @matthewwick.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

From a person and player standpoint, Anthony Markanich is all-time shank for the Rapids.

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Matthew Wick @matthewwick.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I can’t decide whether go stand in the river or inject this directly into my veins. A 5-2-3 with Travis as the Left Wing‽ #Rapids96

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Matthew Wick @matthewwick.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Thinking more on the post-convo with Nick & Janine. For Nick, I see a coach that feels he's a strong vet or two away from hoisting the cup. For Janine, I see a leader struggling with the occasions her side doesn't keep it simple and in control. If the latter happens, the game plan works. #KCvDEN

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Summit Up @summitup.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Jumping in late with a #KCvDEN Match 🧵 That Heaps goal was the result of a front four passing pattern they’ve tried a few times this match. Getting KC’s defense to commit one way the going the other. KC 0 | 1 DEN #SummitUp

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Matthew Wick @matthewwick.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Have to think #KCvDEN - Bethune + Heaps = 3 Points on Summit’s playoff path. Croix was the straw stirring the drink for KC last go round—a bummer for Chris Armas to be without her and for soccer fans witness her ball this weekend. Big game for Lindsey incoming. #SummitUp

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Matthew Wick @matthewwick.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Read @tamerra-griffin.bsky.social on the opacity of the #NWSL Availability List. There are absolutely cases in which privacy should be guaranteed to the player--family, mental health, anything medical that does not occur 'on the job'. 'Excused Absence' is handwavey & leads to misinformation.

nytimes.com

NWSL player availability cannot be down to guesswork and ‘transparency is key’

As recent examples of transfers have shown, there should be more transparency around why players are made unavailable for matches.

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Summit Up @summitup.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Traveled 24 HOURS 👀 ON HER BIRTHDAY. Joyeux Anniversaire, Naomi. Bienvenue. #SummitUp

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Summit Up @summitup.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

WAFCON CHAMPION NOW AT ELEVATION 🏔️ #SummitUp

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Matthew Wick @matthewwick.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Had a nice chat with Zack—STL an exciting opportunity for him. One he intends to fully excel at & secure that purchase option at end of the loan. He’ll genuinely miss the club, community, city and mountains. Knows he has to change his name to Rafa Capagnolo to join Navarro & Santos. #Rapids96

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Jeff Kassouf @jeffkassouf.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

SOURCES: The #NWSL has implemented a new player development rule (PDR) allowing teams to ID youth players and shape their development. If the player eventually signs in #NWSL, that team gets significant salary cap relief through their 23rd birthday. Signings could start in 2028. More on @espn.com:

espn.com

Sources: NWSL launches new player development rule for clubs

The NWSL has launched a new player development mechanism that will allow teams to identify youth players who they could sign in the future to contracts that would not fully count against the salary cap, multiple sources told ESPN.

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Summit Up @summitup.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

#DENvSEA POSTGAME: Nick Cushing on grit and playoff lines. #SummitUp

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Matthew Wick @matthewwick.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Oh, no. Denver Summit exorcise their draw at the death demon against Seattle and it flies up to Commerce City to haunt the Colorado Rapids against Seattle.

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Matthew Wick @matthewwick.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Holy Hell. Just checking into the #Rapids96 match post-Summit Presser and: - Sayed Abu Farkhi account opener denied by crossbar - Donavan Phillip account opened - Morgan Whittaker account opened + brace Those Burgundy Boys were pissed after Wednesday!

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Summit Up @summitup.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

#DENvSEA Match Thread 🧵 XIs for Both Teams #SummitUp

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Ben 🔔🧛‍♂️🎃🦇🍬 @beninquiring.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

#Rapids96 have one of the worst offensive ratings in MLS (and deserve it) yet are one of the best teams at getting cutbacks into the box. But they also max crossing, while other patterns of play wither on the vine, my concern is how one-dimensional and predictable the offense is.

7 team offensive stats with filled bars to compare with the rest of MLS. Cutbacks and crosses are in the top 75% of the league, everything else is around 25% or below.

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Jack Saxonburg @jacksaxonburg.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

They’re calling it the largest crowd of people all saying “it looks like it’s gonna blow over” ever assembled

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Summit Up @summitup.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

It’s wet out there, y’all. We are currently in a ‘Code Red’ weather delay for ⚡️ lightning in the area. Please, shelter under the club course and make some friends. Stay tuned for ⛈️ updates. #SummitUp

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Summit Up @summitup.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

This is all @rebeccayarros.bsky.social fault. How very thematic of her for Fourth Wing Night at Denver Summit. #SummitUp

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Matthew Wick @matthewwick.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Need that +3 against The Reign in the rain tonight, y’all. #SummitUp

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Summit Up @summitup.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

#DENvSEA Availability Report | September 19th, 2026 #SummitUp 📸 Tyler Corbo

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Matthew Wick @matthewwick.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

We can all agree the #rapids96 are the shoe-in ‘27-‘28 MLS Cup Winner now. As many would have you believe, the video board was the final hurdle to success. Book it. Watch it in 4K at The Dick.

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Matthew Wick @matthewwick.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Andrew’s great! Bummed our Cup Run-Ins at DSGP are over for now.

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Matthew Wick @matthewwick.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

An important addendum: I asked Matt Wells about this in the postgame presser and he gave a very thorough, thoughtful and human two minute and forty seven second answer. Moments like the one below and the corresponding honesty are why sports can be such a powerful collaboration. Video to come.

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