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ACL Injury Prevention Warm-Up Programs for 7U-12U and 13U & Up – DRAFT

With ACL tears and knee injuries rising, our partners at UCHealth Steadman Hawkins have put together an extraordinary injury prevention warm-up program that should be done before practice and games,…

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Player of the Month January 2024 – Draft

Congrats to Hadley Whitworth on winning our December 2023 UCHealth Player of the Month award! Hadley plays as an winger/striker for our Rapids 12G Fort Collins Select team, where her…

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CRYSC International Visit Spain

This March, 16 Rapids Youth Soccer 14U boys from across our regions embarked on a remarkable journey through Spain, blending soccer, culture, and camaraderie. Read about their trip and relive the highlights!

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Springtime, Sunshine, and…Stress?

CRYSC Director of Mental Performance Katie Pagel explains how to process stress and manage anxiety during the player placement process.

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Player of the Month February 2024

Congrats to Kailyn Ertler on winning our February 2024 UCHealth Player of the Month award! Kailyn plays midfield for our Rapids 07G NPL team and is recognized by her teammates…

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Anna Murphy, CSA Female Young Referee of the Year 2023

From youth goalkeeper to MLS Next referee, Alex’s journey is one of continuous learning and development. He embodies the values we cherish at Rapids: sportsmanship, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence. His ability to navigate between the worlds of player and official demonstrates not only his understanding of the game but also his maturity and leadership qualities.

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2024 Winter College Gameday Event

Winter College Gameday Event: Showcasing Talent and Opportunity The fifth annual Rapids Winter College Gameday Event, hosted by College Placement Program Director Anthony Presnell, returned this weekend! This exclusive opportunity…

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Feeling the Heat

Over the past five years at CRYSC, I’ve seen, heard, and learned more than you would ever be interested in reading. While I’ve made countless mistakes and taken several missteps…

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Hamstring Injury Rehab

Recovering from a hamstring injury? In this blog post, CRYSC Head Athletic Trainer Julie Graves has put together a step-by-step guide for an effective and healthy rehabilitation process. From initial…

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CRYSC International Visit Costa Rica

Through the week of March 20th, 77 Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club players, families, and staff traveled to Spain, where they took a similar path to the boy’s group the week before – but had their own unique experiences and created their own special memories in Barcelona, Zaragoza, and Madrid.

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