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Minoungou hails Colorado's 'tough mentality' as Rapids chase playoff spot

Colorado Rapids winger Georgi Minoungou says the club's tough mentality will be key to reaching the MLS playoffs as the Rapids prepare to face winless Portland Timbers with five regular-season games left.

Bruce Arena Warns San Jose Face 'Hectic Month' in Playoff Chase Before Colorado Rapids Trip

Bruce Arena says the San Jose Earthquakes face a "hectic" October as they chase a playoff place, starting with a trip to the Colorado Rapids. San Jose sit fourth in the Western Conference and are unbeaten in six MLS games after a 3-1 win over Portland, while Colorado are reeling from a 3-2 collapse against the LA Galaxy.

Kieran McKenna has opened up on his surprise departure from Ipswich Town five months after sealing a third promotion in five years, revealing he made up his mind on the Portman Road pitch after the win over QPR. The 40-year-old says he is in no rush to return to management, having spent the autumn learning with Bayern Munich, Colorado Rapids and clubs in Spain, and next Wednesday begins work as a Uefa technical observer at Stamford Bridge.

Colorado Rapids refuse to abandon identity in playoff push against LA Galaxy

Colorado Rapids head into a crucial Western Conference clash with LA Galaxy determined to keep their attacking identity intact as both clubs chase an MLS playoff place. The Rapids sit seventh on 36 points, while the Galaxy are three points behind in eighth.