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.

Marcelo Balboa poses for a portrait at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

Rapids pioneer Marcelo Balboa reflects on getting jersey retired: ‘It抖阴ap just kind of weird’

August 16, 2025 at 5:45 a.m.

At the top of Phil Anschutz鈥檚 wish list for his brand new soccer team in 1996 was 鈥渢he guy who did a funny overhead kick鈥� in the 1994 World Cup.

Orlando City defender Rafael Santos (3) during an MLS soccer match against the Philadelphia Union, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Rapids acquire defender Rafael Santos from Orlando City

August 15, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

Another defender has joined the Colorado Rapids, who may soon switch from a four- to a five-defender system to finish the season.

Darren Yapi (77) of Colorado Rapids holds a sign with the final score after the game against Minnesota United at Allianz Field on August 10, 2025 in St Paul, Minnesota. Colorado defeated Minnesota 2-1. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Darren Yapi scores first career brace, lifts Rapids above playoff line with win at Minnesota

August 10, 2025 at 7:35 p.m.

Yapi hour came right on time.

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 welcome 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.

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