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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Erik Bushey tapped as new head coach of Colorado Rapids 2

February 10, 2022 at 5:42 p.m.

The Colorado Rapids have selected Erik Bushey as head coach of the new Rapids 2 team to lead the new MLS Next Pro team this season,聽multiple sources confirmed to The...

Colorado Rapids midfielder Braian Galvan (52) ...

Colorado Rapids winger Braian Galv谩n to miss at least nine months with torn ACL, meniscus injuries

February 8, 2022 at 3:04 p.m.

The Colorado Rapids were dealt a critical blow one week before the start of their season.

Rapids Recap: Colorado gives up late injury time goal to Houston in preseason loss

February 5, 2022 at 7:37 p.m.

While results don't count in preseason, it's a loss that stings a bit and brings a damper to an otherwise solid few weeks in Arizona in the finale of the...

Colorado Rapids midfielder Cole Bassett (26) ...

Rapids Notebook: Cole Bassett could make Dutch debut, what to watch for in preseason tuneup against Dynamo

February 5, 2022 at 8:55 a.m.

It is finally February for the Colorado Rapids and things are starting to settle down.

Davy Armstrong is pictured here after signing with the Colorado Rapids as a Homegrown player in 2010.

Former Colorado Rapids Homegrown signing Davy Armstrong now a homegrown hero as firefighter

February 4, 2022 at 1:50 p.m.

Davy Armstrong has gone from a former Homegrown Player to a homegrown hero.

Colorado Rapids defender Auston Trusty, left, ...

Auston Trusty’s move to Arsenal in Premier League speaks volumes for potential of KSE, Rapids partnership

February 1, 2022 at 6:57 p.m.

When Colorado Rapids general manager P谩draig Smith took over the role in 2017, there were a more than a few things that needed to change.

Toronto FC forward Patrick Mullins (13) chases the ball against Colorado Rapids defender Auston Trusty in the first half of an MLS soccer game in Denver, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Colorado Rapids sell defender Auston Trusty to Arsenal FC in Deadline Day move

January 31, 2022 at 3:14 p.m.

The Colorado Rapids made a stunning move Monday, reaching an agreement to sell defender Auston Trusty to Premier League side Arsenal for an undisclosed fee.

Rapids’ Lucas Esteves accused of spitting blood at Sporting Kansas City player; club denies incident

January 30, 2022 at 12:26 p.m.

Colorado Rapids defender Lucas Esteves was accused of spitting blood at a Sporting Kansas City player Saturday during the club's preseason Desert Showcase exhibition game in Tucson, Ariz.

Rapids Recap: Burgundy Boys unable to find winner in preseason opener, youngsters look strong

January 29, 2022 at 7:42 p.m.

聽The Rapids' budding stars looked as good as advertised.

Colorado Rapids forward Nicolas Mezquida, left, ...

Rapids re-sign Nicol谩s Mezquida to one-year deal with club option for 2023

January 28, 2022 at 3:03 p.m.

The Colorado Rapids announced they had agreed to terms with veteran midfielder Nicol谩s Mezquida on Friday.

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