Phew. Rapids to stay Rapids

Well, that was a big fuss over nothing. Oh wait, that describes most of the internet.

Although, it did look like something was in the works that got blocked at the last minute (arsenal not willing to give up trademark rights, maybe?). But I'm feeling a calm wash of relief that one of the better team names in MLS is staying put for now. As for the partnership, Chelsea had a big announcement last year that they'd partner with the Galaxy, and Real Madrid has a similar partnership with their Salt Lake namesakes. Both of these have amounted to little else than the occasional friendly. It'll take a bit more than an Arsenal Center of Excellence for the Rapids to really reap anything from the Gunners. Although, with the team training in London next month, there's still the chance that the Rapids could have a bit of class rub off on them. We'll see the proof when the new-look Colorado takes the field in April.