Fort Sumter in South Carolina. The Chittorgarh in Rajasthan, India. Masada in the Judean Desert. These are some of the legendary fortresses in the world.
Add to that list Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, in Commerce City, Colorado.
In 2016, the Colorado Rapids conceded just 7 goals at Dick’s, with a home record of 11-6-0 (WTL), better than any other team in MLS this year. Lots of teams have run off impressive home unbeaten streaks; the Houston Dynamo hold the record, with 30 unbeaten from 2011-13 at home. The Rapids finish the season having conceded just 32 total goals, home and away, better than any other team in MLS this year.