Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado, is the home of the Colorado Rapids and one of MLS's original soccer-specific stadiums in the Rocky Mountain region. The stadium sits at elevation with views of the Front Range, and the supporters' sections create an atmosphere that handles Colorado's variable weather with covered seating and passionate fan culture. Match nights draw a crowd that reflects Denver's outdoor-loving, craft-beer identity. For the Rapids, Commerce City is the permanent home after years of searching for the right Denver-area site.
Dick's Sporting Goods Park opened in 2007, giving the Rapids a purpose-built home after years at Invesco Field at Mile High's cavernous expanse. It hosted the 2007 MLS All-Star Game and multiple U.S. Open Cup matches. The stadium's design by HOK prioritized mountain views and supporter culture. Dick's Sporting Goods' naming deal tied the venue to a Colorado-born retail brand with deep local roots.
Source: RateGame editorial