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.

Colorado Rapids forward Dantouma “Yaya” Toure undergoes ACL and meniscus surgery, out for rest of season

August 23, 2022 at 8:02 p.m.

The Colorado Rapids have been unable to shake the injury woes in 2022, as the already-long list young talent who have to watch from the sidelines grew by one.

DENVER, CO - AUGUST 15: Head coach Jason Klatt of Mead during CHSAA media day at Empower Field at Mile High on Monday, August 15, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

As Jason Klatt builds 3A juggernaut at Mead, a football family legacy grows in Colorado

August 23, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.

Even as a retired head coach, Gary Klatt got into a fall routine that didn't budge for 10 years 鈥� one that successfully combined family time with football.

Colorado Rapids concede heart-wrenching stoppage time equalizer against Houston Dynamo in 1-1 draw

August 20, 2022 at 11:42 p.m.

The Colorado Rapids were mere seconds away from three points.

Colorado Rapids' Lalas Abubakar, left, takes down Vancouver Whitecaps' Ryan Gauld during the second half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck, The Canadian Press via AP)

Three things we learned from Colorado Rapids’ gut-wrenching loss to Vancouver Whitecaps

August 18, 2022 at 10:41 a.m.

The Colorado Rapids had the chance to wake up Thursday morning in a playoff position. Ultimately the agate section will still point to 11th place in the MLS Western Conference,...

Diego Rubio scores career-high 12th goal of season as Rapids tie Columbus Crew

August 13, 2022 at 11:28 p.m.

Rapids trailed early, but Chilean scored from penalty spot to tie game late in first half

Colorado Rapids midfielder Cole Bassett during ...

Colorado Rapids recall Cole Bassett from Feyenoord, loan him to Fortuna Sittard within Dutch top flight

August 13, 2022 at 2:46 p.m.

Littleton native Cole Bassett is on the move again.

SANTIAGO, CHILE - APRIL 12: Felipe Gutierrez (L) of Universidad Catolica fights for the ball with Christofer Gonzales of Sporting Cristal during a match between Universidad Catolica and Sporting Cristal as part of Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2022 at San Carlos de Apoquindo Stadium on April 12, 2022 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Marcelo Hernandez/Getty Images)

Felipe Guti茅rrez brings on-ball composure to Colorado Rapids’ attack

August 13, 2022 at 5:45 a.m.

Even with less than a week of practice under his belt, Felipe Guti茅rrez made a sizable impact in his first match with the Colorado Rapids.

Colorado Rapids forward Gyasi Zardes reacts after scoring a goal against Minnesota United in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Rapids’ Gyasi Zardes named MLS Player of the Week for hat trick against Minnesota United

August 8, 2022 at 9:04 p.m.

Gyasi Zardes was voted Major League Soccer's Player of the Week for his Week 24 performance against Minnesota United on Saturday, in which he scored a hat trick in the...

Gyasi Zardes completes hat trick as Colorado Rapids top Minnesota United, secure six-point week

August 7, 2022 at 12:24 a.m.

The Colorado Rapids' offense broke out of its shell Saturday night at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.

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How Rapids general manager P谩draig Smith became steward for sustainable soccer on Front Range: “It really is a dream come true”

August 6, 2022 at 11:08 p.m.

The evidence suggested to Noel Mooney that his housemate, P谩draig Smith, was searching for a new destination.

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