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.

Colorado Rapids forward Rafael Navarro (9) in the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 1, 2025, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Rapids beat Austin FC on the road to earn first win of the season

March 8, 2025 at 9:53 p.m.

Aside from finding Navarro and letting him cook, the Rapids鈥� strength this season so far has been absorbing pressure and surviving on defense.

Colorado Rapids defender Keegan Rosenberry, far left, is congratulated by midfielder Oliver Larraz, second from left, and the rest of his teammates after scoring a goal against FC Dallas in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 1, 2025, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Three points: Rapids find offensive rhythm, ultimately draw to FC Dallas

March 2, 2025 at 8:28 a.m.

The Colorado Rapids鈥� best attacking night of the season was nearly wasted.

FC Dallas midfielder Sebastian Lletget, center, pursues the ball with Colorado Rapids forward Rafael Navarro, back, and midfielder Cole Bassett in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 1, 2025, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Rafael Navarro scores twice as Rapids draw with FC Dallas in attacking slugfest

March 2, 2025 at 1:47 a.m.

In the Rapids鈥� last three games against Dallas, Navarro has five goals and two braces.

Colorado Rapids defender Lalas Abubakar (6) in the second half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, July 12, 2023, in Commerce City, Colo. The first half of the match was played Tuesday, July 4, before it was delayed by a rainstorm and rescheduled for Wednesday. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Lalas Abubakar on return to Colorado: 鈥淚t抖阴ap going to be special鈥�

February 27, 2025 at 8:11 p.m.

Lalas Abubakar鈥檚 legacy as a Colorado Rapids defender is epitomized by effort.

Chidozie Awaziem #6 of Colorado Rapids passes as he is defended by Olivier Giroud #9 of Los Angeles FC during a 1-0 Los Angeles FC win in the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup at BMO Stadium on February 25, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

CONCACAF launches investigation into 鈥渄erogatory term鈥� used against Rapids鈥� Chidozie Awaziem by LAFC defender

February 26, 2025 at 6:51 p.m.

Concacaf has launched an investigation into an incident in which LAFC defender Sergi Palencia allegedly used a derogatory term toward Rapids defender Chidozie Awaziem.

FILE: Fans welcome the Colorado Rapids to the pitch in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Three points: LAFC knocks Rapids out of CONCACAF Champions Cup

February 26, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

For the fifth time in as many tries, the Colorado Rapids are out of the CONCACAF Champions Cup without advancing.

Djordje Mihailovic (10) of the Colorado Rapids heads the ball against Tomas Totland (14) of St. Louis CITY SC during the MLS match between St. Louis City SC and Colorado Rapids at Energizer Park on February 22, 2025 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Three points: Rapids crawl out of St. Louis with a draw

February 23, 2025 at 5:45 a.m.

The Colorado Rapids鈥� season opener against St. Louis CITY seemed a bit of a game of opposites.

ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - FEBRUARY 22: Joao Klauss #9 of St. Louis CITY SC and Reggie Cannon #4 of the Colorado Rapids go after the ball during the MLS match between St. Louis City SC and Colorado Rapids at Energizer Park on February 22, 2025 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Rapids open MLS season with draw at St. Louis City

February 22, 2025 at 11:34 p.m.

The biggest question going in was defensive depth. The biggest question coming out is attacking. If the Colorado Rapids had a bank account for good fortune, the reserve would be...

Colorado Rapids defender Keegan Rosenberry (2) in a 2-1 win against Sporting Kansas City at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)

Rapids extend defender, captain Keegan Rosenberry through 2028

February 20, 2025 at 6:09 p.m.

Keegan Rosenberry has racked up 172 MLS regular season appearances (167 starts) and 14,941 minutes, all top-five marks in club history.

National Women鈥檚 Soccer League commissioner Jessica Berman officially announces that Denver was awarded a NWSL team at Number 38 in Denver Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

Denver NWSL franchise launches fan vote for team鈥檚 nickname

February 20, 2025 at 11:27 a.m.

Fans can vote from shortlist of six names or write in their own.

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