Colorado Rapids

Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City - yes, that's the actual name, and yes, everyone makes the joke - is the home of the Colorado Rapids, and it's actually a really solid soccer-specific stadium. The mountain views on a clear day are incredible, the pitch is well-maintained, and when the supporters' section gets going with their drums and chants, the atmosphere is legitimately electric.

Can we bring over some European supermodels along with this European sport? Soccer has been growing in Colorado steadily, and the Rapids have been part of the MLS since the league's founding in 1996. The 2010 MLS Cup championship gave the fanbase their biggest moment, and the supporters' groups - the C38 and Pid Army - bring organized, European-style support that makes home games genuinely fun. Scarves, banners, synchronized chants. They take it seriously and it shows.

The tailgate at DSGP is solid. The parking lots fill up with grills, and the pregame scene has a laid-back Colorado vibe - craft beer, green chile burgers, and people in Rapids gear mixing with families and hardcore ultras. Before the game, there aren't a ton of options right at the stadium, so eat downtown before you drive out. After the game, head to RiNo for breweries and bars. Find Rapids tickets on Evil Tickets and give professional soccer in Colorado a real look.