"The Rapids Way" is really trading away slightly more expensive players for less expensive, younger players and then firing the coach when this doesn't work.  What hokum! And don't talk to me about the Tim Howard signing--he's a great ambassador (when he's not cussing out fans), but he hasn't played any better than Zac MacMath.  If Real SLC, Kansas City and Portland can be competitive year in and year out, the 'Pids should have no excuses.