Rapids Stumble Into World Cup Break as USMNT Announces Final Roster with Heath Pearce

About this episode

The episode discusses the Colorado Rapids' recent struggles, the USMNT's final roster, and predictions for the upcoming World Cup.

The Colorado Rapids are stumbling into the MLS World Cup break following frustrating consecutive losses to RSL and FC Dallas. Staying alive in the U.S. Open Cup we give our biggest takeaways. On today's episode of the DNVR Rapids podcast, former USMNT defender Heath Pearce joins the crew to break down Mauricio Pochettino’s newly finalized 26-man roster, with Tanner Tessmann and Diego Luna off of it. The guys also deliver their early 2026 World Cup predictions, discuss Lionel Messi's injury, and debate if KSE stands as the greatest ownership group in sports history. Join Andre Simone and Yahir Vazquez to talk all things Rapids, USMNT and beyond.

People in this episode

Hosts: Andre Simone, Yahir Vazquez

Guest: Heath Pearce

Topics covered

• Colorado Rapids
• USMNT
• MLS World Cup break
• U.S. Open Cup
• 2026 World Cup predictions
• Lionel Messi injury
• KSE ownership

Keywords

• Colorado Rapids
• USMNT
• MLS
• World Cup
• Lionel Messi
• KSE
• U.S. Open Cup
• Heath Pearce

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: USMNT, KSE, FC Dallas, RSL

Places: Colorado Rapids

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