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, center, gestures after scoring a goal as midfielder Cole Bassett, left, and forward Darren Yapi come in to celebrate in the second half of an MLS soccer match against San Diego FC, Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Three points: Rapids may have found new rival in San Diego FC

April 13, 2025 at 8:43 a.m.

With the Rapids stuck in a rut trying to find consistent positive energy, and K茅vin Cabral struggling to contribute to scoring, something had to change. And oh, did it.

Colorado Rapids forward Darren Yapi, left, heads the ball as San Diego FC defender Franco Negri (22) defends in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Rapids bounce back again, beat SDFC in expansion club’s first trip to Colorado

April 12, 2025 at 10:51 p.m.

Yapi hour in Commerce City lasts 66 minutes. A game of a lifetime from 19-year old Darren Yapi was enough for the Rapids to hand San Diego FC its second-ever...

Colorado Rapids head coach Chris Armas takes the pitch for the first half of an MLS soccer match against the Vancouver Whitecaps Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Rapids aim to “bring a little bit more to the table” in first-ever San Diego FC matchup

April 11, 2025 at 5:45 a.m.

Chris Armas has made a bit of a habit of beating MLS expansion teams. The Colorado Rapids, not so much.

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and controlling owner Rob Cohen unveil a mock-up of the new stadium during an introductory press conference for the NWSL at GALS School in Denver on March 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Denver NWSL announces it has record 10,000 season ticket deposits

April 7, 2025 at 4:14 p.m.

From the jump, Denver NWSL has made and stuck to its promises, including purpose-built stadiums and revolutionary women鈥檚 sports training facilities. In return, fans have made their own commitment.

Colorado Rapids' Djordje Mihailovic, left, trips over Vancouver Whitecaps' Pedro Vite, right, as they battle for the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, April 5, 2025. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press via AP)

Three points: Up-and-down Rapids uninspiring in loss at Vancouver

April 6, 2025 at 8:16 a.m.

Some nights, the Rapids have it. Others they do not. Saturday evening at BC Place was the latter.

United States' Bryce Jamison, left, battles for the ball against France' Nhoa Sangui during their FIFA U-17 World Cup Group E soccer match at Jakarta International Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim)

Rapids sign USYNT winger Bryce Jamison from Orange County SC

April 5, 2025 at 7:32 p.m.

The Colorado Rapids are trending towards a youth overhaul at the winger position.

Colorado Rapids forward K茅vin Cabral (91) in the first half of an MLS soccer match Sunday, July 7, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Three points: Rapids gain momentum with convincing win over Charlotte

March 30, 2025 at 4:48 p.m.

Rapids persist offensively and stand tall defensively despite injury bug. And is it time to bench Cabral?

Colorado Rapids midfielder Djordje Mihailovic (10) 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)

Djordje Mihailovic scores twice as Rapids blank Charlotte FC

March 29, 2025 at 7:50 p.m.

The Rapids had a season-high 23 shots (six on goal).

United States' Mallory Swanson reacts after scoring her side's third goal during a women's group B match between the United States and Zambia at Nice Stadium at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 25, 2024, in Nice, France. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

USWNT to play summer friendly in Colorado for second straight year

March 24, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

The U.S. Women鈥檚 National Team is coming back to Colorado.

Colorado Rapids midfielder Oliver Larraz (18) in the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Three points: Rapids’ blowout loss to Portland Timbers a “wake-up call”

March 23, 2025 at 3:28 p.m.

Undefeated no more, the Colorado Rapids were out-maneuvered and outdone by a Portland Timbers team that used Saturday night at Dick鈥檚 Sporting Goods Park to finally catch some rhythm.

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