[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 155 (Wednesday, December 1, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Page S8344]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                      COLORADO RAPIDS SOCCER TEAM

 Mr. BENNET. Mr. President, today I congratulate and honor the 
tenacious play of the Colorado Rapids soccer team, that recently fought 
their way to victory over F.C. Dallas in the MLS Cup. This was truly a 
come-from-behind victory. The Rapids struggled against F.C. Dallas in 
two games earlier this season, and in the championship game, Dallas 
scored first, early in the first half. But as they had done throughout 
the playoffs, the Rapids relied on their character, concentration, and 
grit and came back in the championship game to win 2 to 1 in overtime.
  This is the first MLS Cup championship victory in Colorado Rapids 
history. And it is a testament to the resiliency of the team. From the 
creativity of our strikers to the concentration of our goalkeeper, our 
side showed that they have what it takes to win, again and again. The 
Rapids have proudly represented our State and the Colorado ideal that 
hard work and determination pay off. That is a lesson I am proud to 
share with my three daughters, all of whom play soccer. The Rapids have 
proven that we have world-class teams and world-class fans in Colorado. 
I am proud to support the Colorado Rapids and again congratulate them 
on this remarkable accomplishment.

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