Rapids' Gomez looks like real deal Two-forward ploy works for Colorado against D.C. United.(Sports)

From: Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO) | Date: May 5, 2008| Author: Rooney, Pat | Copyright information

Byline: Pat Rooney, Special to the Rocky

After promising changes in order to spark the Rapids' struggling attack, coach Fernando Clavijo completely shuffled the deck for his team's match against D.C. United on Sunday.

It helped that the Rapids had a trump card in midfielder Christian Gomez, who was eager to show United what it is missing after trading him to Colorado in February.

Using a new formation, a new lineup and receiving an inspired effort ...

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