Chris Armas says his Colorado Rapids players deserve to enjoy their meteoric rise up the MLS standings, and he is confident they will not get carried away ahead of their trip to FC Cincinnati.
Colorado sit fourth in the Western Conference with 15 points from nine games, winning three of their last four after an inconsistent start to the year.
They benefitted from two own goals as they beat FC Dallas 2-1 last time out, and Armas has no issue with his players enjoying their place in the standings, particularly given they finished rock bottom of the West in 2023.
“I see the boys looking at the TV where we have the standings posted, and they see that we’re climbing, so it’s all good stuff,” Armas said.
“From day one the message that I preached is that everything we do will be based on hard work and that we will never get too low on ourselves.
“We don’t get too high, the boys are realistic. That part’s not that hard and our group is hungry and looking to improve every day.”
Supporters’ Shield holders Cincinnati have had an up-and-down start, going unbeaten through their first five games of the year before suffering back-to-back defeats against the New York Red Bulls and CF Montreal (both 1-2).
However, Pat Noonan’s men bounced back with a statement 2-1 victory over Atlanta United last week, and defender Matt Miazga hopes that result will be a turning point.
“I look at everybody and I’m like, ‘Alright, I see in his face, I see in his face. We want it,'” Miazga said.
“We all realised we are a top team, with big personalities, big characters, and it’s time to show up in big moments.”
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