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.

Denver defender Dylan Akau (2) heads the ball during the NCAA College Cup semifinal match between the Denver Pioneers and the Vermont Catamounts on Dec. 13, 2024 at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, NC. (Photo by Nicholas Faulkner/Icon Sportswire)

Vermont equalizes late, beats DU Pioneers in penalties to advance to College Cup final

December 13, 2024 at 8:07 p.m.

In a 1-1 (4-3 PKs) loss, the University of Denver Pioneers鈥� chase for a title ended just before the peak.

DU soccer team members celebrate the first half goal made by Keegan Kelly (18) in the second round of the men's soccer NCAA Tournament at University of Denver Soccer Stadium on Nov. 24, 2024. DU beat Gardner Webb 3-0. Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

DU Pioneers men’s soccer heads to College Cup ready to finish the job: 鈥淧ressure is a privilege”

December 12, 2024 at 4:16 p.m.

DU coach Jamie Franks relishing program's first College Cup appearance since 2016.

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)

San Diego FC takes Rapids midfielder Jasper L枚ffelsend in expansion draft

December 12, 2024 at 10:46 a.m.

Jasper L枚ffelsend is headed to San Diego.

Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Riqui Puig (10) and Colorado Rapids defender Keegan Rosenberry (2) in the second half of the second match of an MLS Cup opening-round playoff series Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Rapids announce list of protected players for MLS expansion draft, draw LAFC in CONCACAF Champions Cup

December 10, 2024 at 6:23 p.m.

The Colorado Rapids are expansion draft-ready. And they鈥檝e got their first action of 2025 lined up.

Colorado Rapids head coach Chris Armas holds up the Rocky Mountain Cup after the Rapids defeated Real Salt Lake 3-2 at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City on Saturday, July 20, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)

Rapids sign center backs Chidozie Awaziem, Ian Murphy in MLS half-day trade window

December 9, 2024 at 5:54 p.m.

Nearly a year after signing three former U.S. Men鈥檚 National Team stars, P谩draig Smith and the Rapids are still cooking.

DU Pioneers鈥� Jason Belloli (4), Ronan Wynne (23), and Trevor Wright (3) run out of the goal while celebrating Belloli鈥檚 goal after scoring early in the first half of the Men鈥檚 Soccer鈥檚 NCAA quarterfinals at the University of Denver Soccer Stadium in Denver on Dec. 7, 2024. The Denver Pioneers beat the University of Massachusetts Minutemen 3-0 to advance to the semi-finals.

DU Pioneers thwart UMass, return to men’s soccer College Cup after eight-year wait

December 8, 2024 at 7:27 a.m.

Winner winner, steak dinner. Tonight, Texas Roadhouse is on Jamie Franks.

DU Pioneer鈥檚 Keegan Kelly (18) heads the ball past Gardner-Webb Runnin鈥� Bulldog Jesper Vikman (24) in the second round of the men's soccer NCAA Tournament at University of Denver Soccer Stadium on Nov. 24, 2024. DU beat Gardner Webb 3-0. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

DU men’s soccer freshman Keegan Kelly only improving as NCAA Tournament stakes get higher: “He can do it all”

December 6, 2024 at 5:45 a.m.

Teammate and veteran forward Oje Ofunrein says freshman Keegan Kelly could become the best in program history.

Colorado Rapids new coach Chris Armas at Dick鈥檚 Sporting Goods Park November 30, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

Chris Armas elected to National Soccer Hall of Fame 2025 Class on veteran ballot

December 3, 2024 at 4:48 p.m.

Rapids coach Chris Armas was selected to the National Soccer Hall of Fame for his lengthy career, which included an MLS Cup, three U.S. Open Cups and 66 appearances for...

DU Pioneers knock out No. 14 Indiana with early punch in NCAA Tournament: “We’re here to win a national championship”

November 30, 2024 at 6:54 p.m.

Like the University of Denver men鈥檚 soccer team relative to the season, true freshman Keegan Kelly has gotten hot at the right time.

DU Pioneer鈥檚 Bryce Willoughby (34) keeps his eyes on the ball to kick it towards the goal during the first half of the second round of the men's soccer NCAA Tournament at University of Denver Soccer Stadium on Nov. 24, 2024. DU beat Gardner Webb 3-0. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

DU Pioneers prep for Round of 16 men’s soccer matchup with storied No. 14 seed Indiana

November 29, 2024 at 5:45 a.m.

The more punches you throw, the more likely a knockout is to come.

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