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.

Thomas Frank, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur, left, talks to Matt Wells, senior assistant, during the preseason friendly match between Reading and Tottenham Hotspur at Select Car Leasing Stadium on July 19, 2025 in Reading, England. Wells, the new coach of the Colorado Rapids, arrived a day late to the club's preseason training in Palm Beach, Florida, this month after waiting for his U.S. work authorization to be approved. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Why three Rapids coaches, two players missed start of preseason while waiting on visas

January 22, 2026 at 6:20 p.m.

Several key figures were missing from the first day of the Colorado Rapids鈥� preseason last week while waiting for U.S. work authorization to be approved.

Colorado Rapids midfielder Connor Ronan, right, congratulates midfielder Oliver Larraz after his goal against the Los Angeles Galaxy 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)

Oliver Larraz, Calvin Harris won’t return to Rapids, opt to sign MLS deals elsewhere

January 17, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Two of the biggest question marks around the Colorado Rapids鈥� offseason roster build have been answered.

Connor Ronan (20) of the Colorado Rapids advances the ball against Timothy Tillman of the Los Angles Football Club in the first half at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on October 18, 2025 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Colorado Rapids announce 2026 preseason roster, staff under new head coach Matt Wells

January 14, 2026 at 7:38 p.m.

The Colorado Rapids announced the preseason roster and full coaching and technical staff on Tuesday as the club reported for preseason in Florida, offering the first clear picture of what...

Former Rapids interim coach Chris Little joins Nashville SC staff

January 12, 2026 at 6:43 p.m.

Little had served as top assistant to two Rapids head coaches since joining in 2021.

Thomas Frank, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur, right, speaks with Matt Wells, senior assistant coach, during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on Nov. 23, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Matt Wells wants a dominant Rapids team, plans to unlock it quickly

December 23, 2025 at 2:14 p.m.

Matt Wells wants a dominant team in his first head coaching job. The Colorado Rapids hired him, making it official on Tuesday, because they believe their roster can become one.

CARY, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 15: Asher Hestad #5 of the Washington Huskies gestures prior to a game against the NC State Wolfpack at WakeMed Soccer Park on December 15, 2025 in Cary, North Carolina. (Photo by Ryan Hunt/Getty Images)

Rapids select their own player, five others in 2026 MLS SuperDraft

December 18, 2025 at 5:32 p.m.

In one of the weirdest mechanisms in MLS, the Colorado Rapids鈥� hand was forced to use their sixth-overall pick on their own player in Thursday鈥檚 2026 MLS SuperDraft.

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10), front right, vies with Colorado Rapids forward Kimani Stewart-Baynes, left, during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Colorado Rapids to host Lionel Messi, Inter Miami at Empower Field in April

December 18, 2025 at 5:15 p.m.

Miami has been a spark plug for demand since Messi joined the club in 2023.

Noah Eile #3 of New York Red Bulls controls the ball against Dante Sealy #25 of CF Montr茅al during the MLS match between CF Montreal and New York Red Bulls at Saputo Stadium on Sept. 20, 2025 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. New York Red Bulls defeated CF Montr茅al 2-0. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Rapids finalizing trade for CF Montr茅al鈥檚 Dante Sealy, sources say

December 15, 2025 at 4:01 p.m.

The 22-year old winger had a breakout season last year for Montr茅al that finished with nine goals and two assists.

Tottenham Hotspur assistant coaches Matt Wells (L) and Andreas Georgson talk to a linesman during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Tottenham Hotspur and Doncaster Rovers at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sept. 24, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Report: Colorado Rapids to name Tottenham Hotspur assistant Matt Wells as head coach

December 12, 2025 at 1:32 p.m.

The Colorado Rapids are set to hire Premier League club Tottenham assistant coach Matt Wells, 37, as the club's next head coach in MLS.

Colorado Rapids director of player personnel Brian Crookham is in the press conference at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

Rapids 2 GM Brian Crookham wins MLS NEXT Pro Executive of the Year

December 11, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.

GM Brian Crookham of the Colorado Rapids' MLS NEXT Pro affiliate, Rapids 2, won the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Executive of the Year award.

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