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.

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...

Fans welcome the Colorado Rapids to the pitch in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Rapids stun Sounders with three-goal comeback draw

July 17, 2025 at 7:24 a.m.

The soccer gods repaid the Colorado Rapids for blowing a three-goal lead at New England a few weeks ago.

A look at the Colorado Rapids' new throwback jerseys. (Courtesy of Colorado Rapids)

Rapids reveal ‘Original Green’ throwback jersey for 30th anniversary

July 16, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.

The Colorado Rapids are going retro.

United States players celebrate their win over Mexico as forward Christian Pulisic, holds up the CONCACAF Nations League Championship trophy after beating Mexico in the championship game of the CONCACAF Nations League Finals at Empower Field at Mile High on June 6, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. The United States beat Mexico 3 to 2 in a heated game that lasted over two hours. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

U.S. Men’s National Team to play in Colorado for first time since 2021

July 14, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

The 2026 World Cup hosts are returning to Colorado.

Colorado Rapids defender Andreas Maxs酶, left, is congratulated after scoring by midfielders Connor Ronan, center, and Djordje Mihailovi膰, right, in the second half of an MLS soccer match against the Vancouver Whitecaps, Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Rapids dominate Whitecaps, creep back above playoff line

July 12, 2025 at 10:19 p.m.

Calvin Harris鈥檚 third goal in five games proved the ball a truth-teller.

Rapids create numerous chances, drop Fourth of July match against Sporting Kansas City

July 5, 2025 at 1:03 a.m.

A Fourth of July misfire early in the Colorado Rapids鈥� match against Sporting Kansas City cost them a shot at redemption after blowing a 3-0 lead last week.

Rapids collapse at New England, turn three-goal lead into draw

June 28, 2025 at 9:27 p.m.

Up 3-0 with 33 minutes to go, it seemed the Colorado Rapids were on the way to a winger renaissance against the New England Revolution on Saturday night.

Ayla Pacheco, 10, left and her friend and soccer teammate Audrey Heuser, 10, cheer on the U.S. Women鈥檚 National Team as they take on the Republic of Ireland at DICK'S Sporting Good Park in Commerce City, Colorado, on June 26, 2025. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Denver NWSL’s presence looms over USWNT return to Colorado: ‘We already feel like this team is ours’

June 26, 2025 at 9:32 p.m.

The reality of the NWSL's arrival in Colorado hung over the United States Women's National Team's victory over Ireland on Thursday at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.

Haley Durmer poses for a photo at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. (Courtesy of Colorado Rapids)

Rapids hire Haley Durmer as Chief Business Officer

June 26, 2025 at 4:29 p.m.

The Colorado Rapids have a budding business star entering the front office.

Rapids back on track with shutout win over MLS-worst L.A. Galaxy

June 26, 2025 at 4:36 p.m.

Calvin Harris owns all two winger goals for the Colorado Rapids this season. He scored his second of the campaign in his first start of the year against the L.A....

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