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.

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Colorado Rapids bring in veteran Chilean midfielder Felipe Guti茅rrez on loan until end of season

August 3, 2022 at 6:08 p.m.

With under 48 hours to go before the Major League Soccer secondary transfer window closes, the Colorado Rapids brought in more depth to the midfield.

Colorado Rapids storm back from two-goal deficit twice to defeat New York Red Bulls 5-4 in monumental comeback

August 2, 2022 at 9:09 p.m.

There were two games in Major League Soccer last weekend that were eight-goal thrillers.

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Three things we learned about the Colorado Rapids after a crushing 2-1 loss to the Seattle Sounders

July 27, 2022 at 10:53 a.m.

Just when things started to be heading the right direction, the Rapids' season hit another detour on Saturday night.

Rapids Mailbag: Will Colorado make any more moves this transfer window, and how close is the club to securing a sponsorship deal?

July 27, 2022 at 10:58 a.m.

Colorado has had a rough start to the season with injuries to key players which has led to inconsistent results.

Colorado Rapids forward Gyasi Zardes celebrates ...

Gyasi Zardes is now in sync with how the Colorado Rapids want to attack. Now, he’s ready to build on it.

July 27, 2022 at 10:47 a.m.

Colorado Rapids assistant coach Wolde Harris has been around several notable strikers as a player and coach.

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Colorado Rapids’ attack finds electric spark as Diego Rubio, Gyasi Zardes score in 2-0 win against LA Galaxy

July 17, 2022 at 8:48 a.m.

That electric, mid-summer atmosphere at Dick's Sporting Goods Park came out in full force Saturday. The Colorado Rapids' forwards were determined to help the crowd reach a fever pitch.

Rapids Notebook: Ralph Priso already looking for ways to make impact in midfield ahead of Galaxy game, Trusty signs loan with Birmingham City

July 27, 2022 at 11:25 a.m.

If the Colorado Rapids are to make the playoffs, it will come down to three key traits Rapids head coach Robin Fraser has brought up time and time again during...

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Reports: Former Colorado Rapids defender Auston Trusty close to joining English Championship side Birmingham City on loan

July 14, 2022 at 5:18 p.m.

Auston Trusty is close to joining English Football League Championship side Birmingham City on a season-long loan, per multiple reports. The Birmingham Mail and 90 minutes were first to report...

Gyasi Zardes breaks drought with first goal since May as Colorado Rapids tie Orlando City

July 13, 2022 at 10:48 p.m.

The Colorado Rapids were unable to grab a crucial three points, but didn't come away empty-handed, either.

Lalas Abubakar’s 82nd-minute goal gives Rapids crucial point on road against Real Salt Lake in Rocky Mountain Cup

July 10, 2022 at 10:39 a.m.

Lalas Abubakar's offensive prowess has popped up in surprising positions a few times this season.

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