Brendan Ploen

Brendan Ploen is a freelance sports reporter for The Denver Post, covering the Colorado Rapids, Colorado soccer news, preps and more. He started writing for the publication in December 2020. He previously covered preps, outdoors and college sports for The Durango Herald from 2018-20, and before that, worked in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel sports department. A Chicago native, he is a Marquette University graduate.

An artist's rendering of planned renovations for the north terrace at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. (Courtesy of Colorado Rapids)

Colorado Rapids to renovate north terrace at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, add field-level outdoor patio and seating

May 10, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.

The Colorado Rapids are planning further renovations to improve Dick's Sporting Goods Park, the team announced Wednesday.

Colorado Rapids reach U.S. Open Cup Round of 16 for first time since 2017 with 4-2 win over Sacramento Republic

May 10, 2023 at 9:12 a.m.

The Colorado Rapids swatted away their historically bad juju regarding the U.S. Open Cup Tuesday night in Sacramento.

K茅vin Cabral scores against old team, Colorado Rapids cruise to 3-1 win at L.A. Galaxy

May 7, 2023 at 6:06 p.m.

That had to feel satisfying for Colorado Rapids forward K茅vin Cabral.

Civana Kuhlmann of the Washington Spirit in action against the NY/NJ Gotham FC at Red Bull Arena on April 19, 2023 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo provided by the Washington Spirit)

Finally healthy, CU alum Civana Kuhlmann realizing NWSL dream with Washington Spirit

May 5, 2023 at 6:34 p.m.

Relief flashed across Civana Kuhlmann's face the moment she was presented with her first NWSL contract by Washington Spirit executive Mark Krikorian.

Rapids survive Open Cup scare as Jonathan Lewis scores twice in South Platte River Derby win over Hailstorm

April 26, 2023 at 10:29 p.m.

The Colorado Rapids weren't "cupset" Wednesday night in the third round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

Seattle Sounders midfielder Danny Leyva, left, looks to pass against the LA Galaxy during the first half of an MLS soccer match Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, in Carson, Calif. The match ended in a tie 3-3. (AP Photo/Raul Romero Jr.)

Colorado Rapids add Sounders midfielder Danny Leyva on loan ahead of Deadline Day

April 25, 2023 at 4:48 p.m.

The Colorado Rapids managed to get one move over the line ahead of the primary transfer window, which closed late Monday night.

Colorado Rapids midfielder Bryan Acosta, right, launches a shot on the net past St. Louis City defender John Nelson during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Rapids earn another stoppage-time tie against St. Louis City SC as Michael Barrios delivers second straight goal

April 23, 2023 at 2:55 p.m.

If it weren't for Colombian Michael Barrios delivering equalizing goals in each of the last two games, the Colorado Rapids would be in deep trouble from a moral standpoint.

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