1997 Colorado Rapids Roster
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Team Record: 12-15 (SO: 2-3) - 38 points
Finishing 4th in MLS's Western Conference
Postseason: 4-1
Lost MLS Cup
Coach: Glenn Myernick (12-15, SO: 2-3)
Location: Denver, Colorado
Attendance: 188,893, Avg. 11,806 in 16 home dates
1997 Colorado Rapids StatisticsTeam Record: 12-15 (SO: 2-3) - 38 points
Finishing 4th in MLS's Western Conference
Postseason: 4-1
Lost MLS Cup
Coach: Glenn Myernick (12-15, SO: 2-3)
Location: Denver, Colorado
Attendance: 188,893, Avg. 11,806 in 16 home dates
The Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer ended the 1997 season with a record of 12 wins and 15 losses, with a 2-3 showing in shootouts for 38 points finishing fourth in MLS's Western Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 4-1.
The Rapids scored 52 goals and allowed 62. Paul Bravo netted 8 goals for Colorado, while Chris Henderson, Wolde Harris, Peter Vermes, David Patino and Steve Trittschuh each contributed five or more as well. Chris Henderson recorded 13 assists. Marcus Hahnemann topped the squad with 13 wins and a team-best 1.03 goals against average, leading qualifying goalkeepers.
Glenn Myernick coached the team. The 1997 Colorado Rapids lost in the MLS Cup.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Amaya | D | September 21, 1967 | 5'10" | 170 | Bogota, Colombia |
| Marcelo Balboa | D | August 8, 1967 | 6'1" | 175 | Cerritos, CA |
| Shaun Bartlett | F | October 31, 1972 | 6'2" | 180 | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Brian Bates | M | August 16, 1972 | 6'0" | 165 | Woodbridge, VA |
| Scott Benedetti | F | November 13, 1966 | 5'11" | 175 | Portland, OR |
| Paul Bravo | M | June 19, 1968 | 6'0" | 175 | San Jose, CA |
| Tote Castaneda | M | January 12, 1970 | 5'9" | 165 | Guadalajara, Mexico |
| Paul Grafer | G | August 7, 1974 | 6'3" | 200 | Port Washington, NY |
| Marcus Hahnemann | G | June 15, 1972 | 6'3" | 220 | Seattle, WA |
| Wolde Harris | F | January 26, 1974 | 5'10" | 190 | Kingston, Jamaica |
| Chris Henderson | M | December 11, 1970 | 5'9" | 150 | Edmonds, WA |
| Sean Henderson | M | July 25, 1972 | 6'0" | 160 | Everett, WA |
| Tahj Jakins | D | November 11, 1975 | 6'2" | 182 | Salt Lake City, UT |
| Matt Kmosko | D | January 8, 1972 | 6'1" | 173 | Ship Bottom, NJ |
| Chris Martinez | D | December 25, 1970 | 6'2" | 190 | Parker, CO |
| David Patino | M-F | September 6, 1967 | 5'8" | 150 | Mexico City, Mexico |
| Ross Paule | M | April 4, 1976 | 5'10" | 160 | Memphis, TN |
| Adrian Paz | M | September 9, 1968 | 5'10" | 168 | Montevideo, Uruguay |
| Steve Rammel | F | April 20, 1968 | 5'9" | 160 | Bridgeton, NJ |
| Steve Trittschuh | D | April 24, 1965 | 6'0" | 170 | Granite City, IL |
| Peter Vermes | D | November 21, 1966 | 6'1" | 175 | Willingboro, NJ |
| Roy Wegerle | F | March 19, 1964 | 5'11" | 170 | Pretoria, South Africa |
