Rocky Mountain Cup
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The Rocky Mountain Cup between Colorado Rapids and Real Salt Lake is the annual rivalry between the two Mountain region MLS clubs.
Latest Season Snapshot
Full Comparison
| Attribute |  Colorado Rapids |  Real Salt Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | Western | Western |
| City | Commerce City, CO | Sandy, UT |
| Founded | 1996 | 2005 |
| MLS Cups | 1 | 1 |
| Stadium | Dick's Sporting Goods Park | America First Credit Union Field |
| Capacity | 18,061 | 20,213 |
| Stadium Type | soccer-specific | soccer-specific |
Colorado Rapids Notable Players
- Pablo Mastroeni
- Conor Casey
- Tim Howard
Real Salt Lake Notable Players
- Kyle Beckerman
- Javier Morales
- Nick Rimando
About Colorado Rapids
The Colorado Rapids are a founding MLS franchise that won their only MLS Cup in 2010. The club plays at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City and benefits from the unique challenges of playing at altitude.
About Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake won the MLS Cup in 2009, defeating the favored LA Galaxy on penalties. The club is known for its commitment to a possession-based playing style and a strong homegrown player pipeline from its academy.