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 Diego Rubio celebrates ...

With matches piling up, Colorado Rapids staff prepare to use “team guys” to get through demanding stretch

May 6, 2022 at 11:44 a.m.

The Colorado Rapids, currently eighth in the MLS Western Conference, are set to enter its busiest stretch of the season to date -- a grueling five matches in 15 days.

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and Denver ...

Denver’s 2026 World Cup bid deemed “underwhelming,” in projections report

May 3, 2022 at 5:34 p.m.

Those looking forward to the World Cup coming to the Mile High City in the summer of 2026 may have to temper expectations -- at least if one prominent American...

Colorado Rapids forward Andre Shinyashiki (9) ...

Colorado Rapids trade fan favorite Andre Shinyashiki, former DU Pioneer and 2019 rookie of the year, to Charlotte FC

May 3, 2022 at 4:17 p.m.

Two weeks after adding striker Gyasi Zardes, the Colorado Rapids made a second move ahead of the close of the 2022 MLS primary transfer window, and it involves a fan-favorite.

Ten-men Colorado Rapids end five-game skid with 2-0 home victory over Portland Timbers

April 30, 2022 at 10:46 p.m.

It was a free kick striker's dream. Colorado Rapids forward Diego Rubio struck a free kick from 25 yards out with such precision, it kept Portland goalkeeper Ajjaz Ivacic rooted...

Colorado Rapids midfielder Jack Price (19) ...

Rapids Notebook: Jack Price, Danny Wilson set to miss out on crucial home game against Portland Timbers

April 29, 2022 at 3:57 p.m.

With the Colorado Rapids ready to see another Western Conference rival on Saturday, the team will be missing a few key pieces.

From left, Colorado Rapids defender Lucas ...

Rapids’ Robin Fraser has found his striker in Gyasi Zardes, despite Columbus coach Caleb Porter declaring “he’s not on the up”

April 29, 2022 at 12:11 p.m.

Gyasi Zardes' old coach Caleb Porter of the Columbus Crew had plenty to say earlier this week when discussing the blockbuster trade that brought the 30-year-old striker to Colorado.

From Sophia Smith to Mallory Pugh, Coloradans off to hot start in NWSL Challenge Cup as regular season set to kick off this week

April 28, 2022 at 6:14 p.m.

It's been a monumental spring for the women's soccer community of Colorado.

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