Braidon Nourse

Braidon Nourse is a freelance sports reporter for The Denver Post, covering the Colorado Rapids and area sports. He is a recent Colorado State journalism graduate who covered Rams sports for three years for the Rocky Mountain Collegian and CSU Athletic Department. During his time at CSU, the Aurora native also spent the 2023 season covering the Rapids for Denver Sports Magazine.

Defender Kosi Thompson (33) of the Colorado Rapids kicks the ball during a 3-2 loss to Inter Miami CF on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Rapids announce friendly against Liga MX鈥檚 FJ Ju谩rez in July ahead of MLS season resuming

June 18, 2026 at 10:26 a.m.

The Colorado Rapids will play a tune-up match before their MLS resumption post-World Cup.

Goalkeeper Zack Steffen (1) of the Colorado Rapids claps his hands during a game against Inter Miami CF on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Rapids goalkeeper Zack Steffen out 5-6 months after shoulder surgery

June 10, 2026 at 6:27 p.m.

Zack Steffen鈥檚 latest injury blow is his biggest yet in a Colorado Rapids jersey.

Lucas Herrington of Australia controls the ball during the international friendly match between Mexico and Australia at Rose Bowl Stadium on May 30, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Luiza Moraes/Getty Images)

Rapids center back Lucas Herrington called up to Australian national team for World Cup

June 8, 2026 at 3:54 p.m.

For Colorado, the 18-year-old Herrington has become a mainstay and crowd favorite out of the back.

Denver Summit FC defender Carson Pickett, left, celebrates with striker Ally Brazier after Brazier鈥檚 goal against Racing Louisville on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. (Denver Summit FC)

Denver Summit FC beats Racing Louisville with Ally Brazier鈥檚 first goal with club

May 30, 2026 at 11:46 a.m.

Denver Summit FC鈥檚 first-ever signing lifted a massive weight off her shoulders.

COMMERCE CITY, CO - MAY 23: Georgi Minoungou #93 of the Colorado Rapids is fouled by Ran Binyamin #6 of FC Dallas during the first half at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on May 23, 2026 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Rapids lose to FC Dallas at home, drop fifth of last six MLS matches

May 24, 2026 at 3:45 p.m.

For Matt Wells, a 90-minute change in physical point of view provided a needed perspective shift ahead of a 60-day break between matches.

Rafael Navarro #9 of the Colorado Rapids controls the ball in the second half against the San Jose Earthquakes during their match at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on May 20, 2026 in Commerce City. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Rapids beat San Jose Earthquakes to reach first US Open Cup semifinal in 27 years

May 21, 2026 at 5:21 p.m.

Darren Yapi knows a thing or two about scoring big goals in knockout games.

COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO - MAY 16: The Denver Summit FC celebrate a goal against the Orlando Pride in the second half at Dick鈥檚 Sporting Goods Park on May 16, 2026 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Denver Summit FC earns first-ever home win over Orlando Pride

May 17, 2026 at 1:37 p.m.

Eva Gaetino鈥檚 first career goal was the first in a 3-1 win over Orlando. Her name will be etched in Denver sports history as a goal scorer in Summit FC鈥檚...

Rafael Navarro #9 of the Colorado Rapids kicks up the field against Morris Duggan #23 of Minnesota United FC in the first half at Allianz Field on May 13, 2026 in St Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Ellen Schmidt/Getty Images)

Depleted Rapids stun Minnesota United, build momentum ahead of Rocky Mountain Cup

May 13, 2026 at 10:44 p.m.

Somehow, Rafael Navarro remains a player some teams lose sight of on defense.

Jackson Travis #99 of the Colorado Rapids reacts in front of Daniel Edelman #24 of the St. Louis City as the final whistle is blown in the closing seconds during a match at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on May 9, 2026 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Rapids lose first match of Matt Wells era at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park to St. Louis CITY

May 10, 2026 at 2:16 p.m.

Matt Wells鈥檚 Commerce City honeymoon is over.

Midfielder Telasco Segovia (8) of the Inter Miami CF holds onto forward Darren Yapi (77) of the Colorado Rapids on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Rapids sign homegrown forward Darren Yapi to U-22 contract through 2028-29

May 6, 2026 at 1:48 p.m.

The Colorado Rapids always knew he was there. Darren Yapi just had to find himself.

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