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.

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 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.

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)

Rapids decline veteran defender Lalas Abubakar’s option, signaling time in Colorado may be done

November 27, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.

Colorado Rapids announced decisions on 10 players' contracts, including defender Lalas Abubakar, on Wednesday ahead of what could be a pivotal offseason for the franchise.

Head coach Jamie Franks of DU men鈥檚 soccer team reacts a goal during the team practice at the practice field in Denver on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

In transfer portal era, DU men’s soccer coach Jamie Franks prefers long-term development

November 23, 2024 at 5:45 a.m.

This year, all 35 Pioneers are DU originals, built from day one on campus to fit and thrive in Franks鈥� system.

The Denver Pioneers and the Kansas City Roos face off during the Summit League Championship Denver Soccer Stadium in Denver, CO. (Tyler Schank/Clarkson Creative Photography)

Late red card, set piece defense doom DU Pioneers men鈥檚 soccer in Summit League final

November 16, 2024 at 6:18 p.m.

Coach Jamie Franks on NCAA selection show this Monday: 鈥淥ur body of work speaks for itself.鈥�

Northern Colorado Hailstorm鈥檚 franchise agreement terminated by USL League One

November 15, 2024 at 8:52 a.m.

The Northern Colorado Hailstorm is without a league.

Colorado Rapids forward Rafael Navarro, front, reacts as time runs out in the second match of an MLS Cup opening-round playoff series as Los Angeles Galaxy defender Miki Yamane celebrates a victory Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Takeaways from Colorado Rapids’ 2024 season: Lessons learned and cause for hope in 2025

November 2, 2024 at 5:31 p.m.

In some ways, the Colorado Rapids鈥� 4-1 loss in their elimination game against L.A. Galaxy on Friday night exemplified the season they put together: down, way up, then way back...

Colorado Rapids midfielder Oliver Larraz, right, drives past Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Marco Delgado in the first 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 knocked out of MLS Cup playoffs by L.A. Galaxy

November 2, 2024 at 1:11 a.m.

Gross misfortune, a goal off the post and two late, late goals ended the Colorado Rapids鈥� season on Friday night.

Los Angeles Galaxy forward Dejan Jovelji膰 (9) celebrates his goal with midfielder Riqui Puig (10) during the first half of the first match of an MLS Cup playoffs opening round against the Colorado Rapids, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Rapids embarrassed in MLS Cup playoff opener against L.A. Galaxy

October 27, 2024 at 12:16 a.m.

The Colorado Rapids did well to make it to halftime down just one goal to the L.A. Galaxy in the first round of the MLS Cup Playoffs.

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)

K茅vin Cabral’s life came to a halt in more ways than one. Now, Rapids winger is back just in time for a playoff date with his former team

October 25, 2024 at 6:06 p.m.

When Cabral takes the field at DHSP Saturday at 9 p.m., he isn鈥檛 sure if he鈥檒l be serenaded with boos from his former fans for the third time.

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