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.

Fans greet the Colorado Rapids to the pitch in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Three Points: Djordje Mihailovic shows why he deserves USMNT spot for Gold Cup

May 29, 2025 at 9:01 a.m.

Djordje Mihailovic impressed for the Colorado Rapids, but the hour mark against the Portland Timbers proved costly for his team.

Fans welcome the Colorado Rapids to the pitch in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Rapids endure lightning delay, beat St. Louis City for second straight win

May 25, 2025 at 12:38 p.m.

After a lightning delay, the Colorado Rapids scored and held on for a win over St. Louis City at Dick鈥檚 Sporting Goods Park.

Colorado Rapids defender Reggie Cannon (4) in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Rapids found their stride against Real Salt Lake with familiar formation. Expect the same against St. Louis

May 23, 2025 at 9:58 a.m.

A tactical change from Rapids head coach Chris Armas produced a strong result against Real Salt Lake.

Zack Steffen (22) of United States makes a save in the first half of a game against Costa Rica at Inter&Co Stadium on Jan. 22, 2025, in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

Rapids’ Zack Steffen called up to USMNT for June friendlies

May 22, 2025 at 5:56 p.m.

The U.S. men鈥檚 national team named a 27-player roster on Thursday for its June training camp ahead of a pair of friendlies and ultimately the Concacaf Gold Cup, which is...

Colorado Rapids midfielder Cole Bassett, right, drives past Real Salt Lake forward Zavier Gozo, left, in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Rapids beat Real Salt Lake to begin Rocky Mountain Cup defense

May 17, 2025 at 11:06 p.m.

The start of a Rocky Mountain Cup defense for the Colorado Rapids felt like an exhibition until the Rapids blew through the door in the 70th minute.

The Colorado Rapids Unified team huddles during a game against FC Dallas Unified on Aug. 31, 2024, at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas. (Courtesy of Colorado Rapids)

Zack Steffen’s connection to Rapids Unified program produces ‘life-changing’ relationship

May 16, 2025 at 5:45 a.m.

Nothing could have topped the moment Colin Underly learned Zack Steffen had signed with the Colorado Rapids.

San Diego FC fans are shrouded after a smoke bomb was detinated in the stands in the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Rapids drop third straight match in loss at San Diego FC

May 15, 2025 at 12:18 a.m.

San Diego FC goalkeeper CJ dos Santos calmly collected Djordje Mihailovic鈥檚 second shot from midfield in the 77th minute and shrugged toward the crowd like he was offended by the...

In this May 28, 2018, file photo, Dave Sarachan smiles during an international friendly soccer match against Bolivia, in Chester, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Father-son assistant coach duo on opposite sides of Rapids-Earthquakes match

May 10, 2025 at 5:45 a.m.

For Ian and Dave Sarachan, family time now comes with a final whistle.

Colorado Rapids fans wave a flag in the second half at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City on Saturday, July 13, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)

Colorado Rapids come from behind, draw Seattle Sounders to move unbeaten streak to three

April 26, 2025 at 11:43 p.m.

Gritty at home. Lazy around halftime. Up and down. For better or for worse, the Colorado Rapids continue to show exactly who they are.

Colorado Rapids midfielder Omir Fernandez, front, pursues the ball with Houston Dynamo midfielder Griffin Dorsey in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Rapids transfer winger Omir Fern谩ndez to Portland

April 18, 2025 at 9:48 p.m.

The young Rapids are getting younger.

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