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 Sydney Wathuta, front right, is tripped by Cruz Azul defender Carlos Vargas, left, during the second half of a Leagues Cup soccer match, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)

Sydney Wathuta’s debut a bright spot in Rapids’ Leagues Cup loss to Cruz Azul

August 7, 2025 at 11:41 p.m.

The only thing about Sydney Wathuta that doesn鈥檛 scream Rapids is how quickly he notched his first assist as a first-teamer.

Colorado Rapids midfielder Djordje Mihailovi膰 (10), left, battles for the ball with Santos midfielder Cristian Dajome (7) at Dick鈥檚 Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado, on July 31, 2025. The Colorado Rapids played Santos during phase one of the Leagues Cup. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Rapids send star Djordje Mihailovic to Toronto FC for club-record transfer fee, sources say

August 4, 2025 at 5:17 p.m.

The Colorado Rapids are finalizing a deal to send midfielder Djordje Mihailovic to Toronto FC, sources told The Denver Post.

Colorado Rapids fans welcoem the team to the pitch to face the Vancouver Whitecaps in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Rapids lose to Club Tijuana in second Leagues Cup match

August 4, 2025 at 7:28 a.m.

Depleted and outsized, the Colorado Rapids鈥� chances at Leagues Cup knockouts now look slim to none.

Rob Holding of Crystal Palace (right) and teammate Sam Johnstone (left) look on prior to the Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC and West Ham United FC at Selhurst Park on August 24, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Patrick Khachfe/Getty Images)

Rapids sign center back Rob Holding from Premier League’s Crystal Palace

August 3, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

The Colorado Rapids have filled the hole Chidozie Awaziem left behind last month.

Colorado Rapids forward Rafael Navarro (9) jumps into the air and celebrates with fans after scoring a goal at Dick鈥檚 Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado, on July 31, 2025. The Colorado Rapids played Santos during phase one of the Leagues Cup. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Rapids rally for Leagues Cup-opening win over Santos Laguna

August 1, 2025 at 7:19 p.m.

What抖阴ap Leagues Cup without a little Rapids magic?

Colorado Rapids goalkeeper Zack Steffen deflects a shot by Toluca in the first half of a Leagues Cup soccer match<

Rapids looking to Leagues Cup for spark without repeating last year’s burnout

July 30, 2025 at 6:47 p.m.

Last year鈥檚 Leagues Cup was a fairy tale for the Colorado Rapids, but perhaps also a cautionary one.

Rapids give up lead late, lose to MLS leader Philadelphia Union

July 27, 2025 at 8:39 a.m.

The Rapids are winless in nine straight away games.

Atlanta United defender Noah Cobb, left, defends against Toronto FC midfielder Derrick Etienne, front right, during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, June 29, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)

Rapids sign U.S. Youth international center back Noah Cobb on loan

July 25, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

The Colorado Rapids are replenishing their back line.

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)

Rapids waive winger K茅vin Cabral with transfer window looming

July 18, 2025 at 6:25 p.m.

Mid-season madness has officially started for the Colorado Rapids, less than a week before the MLS secondary transfer window opens.

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)

Sources: FC Nantes finalizing deal for Rapids鈥� Chidozie Awaziem

July 17, 2025 at 9:16 p.m.

The Colorado Rapids鈥� back line has taken a major hit. Sources confirmed to The Denver Post that French club FC Nantes is finalizing a deal to sign Rapids center back...

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