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Rapids beat San Jose Earthquakes to reach first US Open Cup semifinal in 27 years

By Braidon Nourse

May 21, 2026 at 5:21 p.m.

Darren Yapi knows a thing or two about scoring big goals in knockout games.

Rafael Navarro #9 of the Colorado Rapids kicks up the field against Morris Duggan #23 of Minnesota United FC in the first half at Allianz Field on May 13, 2026 in St Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Ellen Schmidt/Getty Images)

Depleted Rapids stun Minnesota United, build momentum ahead of Rocky Mountain Cup

By Braidon Nourse

May 13, 2026 at 10:44 p.m.

Somehow, Rafael Navarro remains a player some teams lose sight of on defense.

Jackson Travis #99 of the Colorado Rapids reacts in front of Daniel Edelman #24 of the St. Louis City as the final whistle is blown in the closing seconds during a match at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on May 9, 2026 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Rapids lose first match of Matt Wells era at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park to St. Louis CITY

By Braidon Nourse

May 10, 2026 at 2:16 p.m.

Matt Wells’s Commerce City honeymoon is over.

Midfielder Telasco Segovia (8) of the Inter Miami CF holds onto forward Darren Yapi (77) of the Colorado Rapids on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Rapids sign homegrown forward Darren Yapi to U-22 contract through 2028-29

By Braidon Nourse

May 6, 2026 at 1:48 p.m.

The Colorado Rapids always knew he was there. Darren Yapi just had to find himself.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MAY 02: Lawrence Ennali #11 of the Houston Dynamo FC tackles Darren Yapi #77 of the Colorado Rapids during the first half at Shell Energy Stadium on May 02, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jack Gorman/Getty Images)

Lawrence Ennali’s late blast powers Houston Dynamo over Rapids

By Braidon Nourse

May 3, 2026 at 12:32 a.m.

As the Colorado Rapids and Houston Dynamo now know, fumes aren’t an adequate fuel source...

Colorado Rapids' Rafael Navarro reacts after his goal against the Vancouver Whitecaps during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press via AP)

Rapids defeat I-25 rivals Colorado Springs Switchbacks in penalties in U.S. Open Cup round of 16

By Braidon Nourse

April 30, 2026 at 12:10 p.m.

The soccer gods looked down on Dick’s Sporting Goods Park and teased the hundreds of...

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 22: Rafael Navarro #9 of the Colorado Rapids controls the ball against Eddie Segura #4 of the Los Angeles FC in the first half at BMO Stadium on April 22, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Colorado Rapids earn first-ever point at LAFC in 10th match at BMO Stadium

By Braidon Nourse

April 24, 2026 at 11:47 a.m.

For the first time in club history, the Colorado Rapids did not lose at BMO...

Forward Lionel Messi (10) of the Inter Miami CF celebrates his goal against goalkeeper Zack Steffen (1) of the Colorado Rapids on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

PHOTOS: Inter Miami CF and Lionel Messi defeat the Colorado Rapids 3-2 at packed Empower Field.

By Timothy Hurst

April 18, 2026 at 8:25 p.m.

Inter Miami CF and Lionel Messi defeat the Colorado Rapids 3-2 at Empower Field on...

Forward Lionel Messi (10) of the Inter Miami CF hugs teammate forward Germán Berterame (19) of the Inter Miami CF after Berterame's goal in a 3-2 win over the Colorado Rapids on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Lionel Messi scores twice at packed Empower Field to lead Inter Miami CF over Rapids

By Braidon Nourse

April 19, 2026 at 2:28 p.m.

The Rapids lost on Saturday to soccer's GOAT but an exciting product was delivered in...

Keeler: Shohei Ohtani, Nikola Jokic rocked Denver on Saturday — but Lionel Messi outdrew them both

By Sean Keeler

April 18, 2026 at 7:36 p.m.

With Lionel Messi making his Colorado debut, there were more No. 10 jerseys at Empower...

MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 11: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF looks on during the MLS match between Inter Miami CF and New York Red Bulls at Nu Stadium on April 11, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Leonardo Fernandez/Getty Images)

Rapids ‘determined’ to make most out of opportunity against Inter Miami, Messi at Empower Field

By Braidon Nourse

April 17, 2026 at 6:33 p.m.

Marcelo Balboa remembers the validation he felt 30 years ago as he and the Colorado...

COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 01: Colorado Rapids fans carry flags in support of the Colorado Rapids before a match between the Colorado Rapids and FC Dallas at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 1, 2025 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Rapids beat Union Omaha in club’s first U.S. Open Cup match since 2023

By Braidon Nourse

April 15, 2026 at 1:11 p.m.

The Colorado Rapids’ reintroduction to the U.S. Open Cup was neither flashy nor a breeze,...

Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano talks to forward Lionel Messi (10) on the sideline during a hydration break, in the first half of a Leagues Cup group stage soccer match against Atlas, Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Javier Mascherano is out as Inter Miami’s coach ahead of Rapids game in Denver

By The Associated Press

April 14, 2026 at 12:52 p.m.

Mascherano and Lionel Messi led Inter Miami to the MLS Cup title in December, the...

Colorado Rapids fans welcoem the team to the pitch to face the Vancouver Whitecaps in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Rapids rout Dynamo 6-2 behind goals from Kosi Thompson, Rafael Navarro to stay unbeaten at home

By Braidon Nourse

April 12, 2026 at 12:14 p.m.

Canadian defender Kosi Thompson — on a late-window transfer to the Rapids from Toronto FC...

Joshua Atencio of the Colorado Rapids chases the ball against Seattle Sounders FC during the first half at Lumen Field on February 22, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Colorado Rapids announce plans to redesign logo, reimagine brand image

By Braidon Nourse

April 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

While the Colorado Rapids work to stand out on the field, the club has long...

Toronto FC forward Josh Sargent (9) heads the ball into the Colorado Rapids' net scoring his team's third goal of the game during the second half of an MLS soccer game in Toronto, Saturday, April 4, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Rapids give up two-goal lead in five-goal, three-red card thriller in Toronto

By Braidon Nourse

April 4, 2026 at 5:13 p.m.

Two red cards and an own goal isn’t usually a marker of success, but the...

Goalkeeper Abby Smith (1) of the Denver Summit FC saves during the second half of a 0-0 match draw against the Washington Spirit on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Denver Summit FC goes scoreless in historic NWSL home opener but gives fans plenty of reasons to cheer

By Braidon Nourse

March 28, 2026 at 5:28 p.m.

Nick Cushing gestured a pinch at the crowd and his team to convey how close...

Forward Melissa Kössler (25) of Denver Summit FC misses on a header off a corner kick while goalkeeper Sandy MacIver (18) of the Washington Spirit dives to block the ball during the second half of a 0-0 draw on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Denver Summit FC plays to 0-0 draw in record-setting inaugural home opener at Empower Field

By Kyle Newman

March 28, 2026 at 4:53 p.m.

In a game where nobody found the net, Denver Summit FC still managed to make...

The Denver Summit FC starting lineup prepares to tale on the Washington Spirit during the first half on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Denver Summit FC shatters U.S. attendance record for a pro women’s sports event with 63,004 fans

By Kyle Newman

March 28, 2026 at 6:52 p.m.

Denver logged a significant entry into American sports history on Saturday.

Abby Smith (1) of the Denver Summit FC saves a shot by Karlie Lema (5) of the Bay FC during the second half of a match on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Denver Summit FC goalie Abby Smith has been a revelation in net for Colorado’s new women’s soccer team

By Kyle Newman

March 27, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Abby Smith knows no almosts.

Colorado Rapids midfielder Paxten Aaronson, left, celebrates with forward Rafael Navarro (9) after Navarro scored a goal during the second half of an MLS soccer match against Sporting Kansas City, Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Kansas City, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Rapids win first away game in Matt Wells era in imposing fashion at Sporting Kansas City

By Braidon Nourse

March 22, 2026 at 1:16 p.m.

Heading into Saturday night, the Colorado Rapids’ four 2026 games featured two multi-goal wins at...

Cole Bassett (17) of Portland Timbers plays during an MLS soccer match against the Columbus Crew, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

One month too short to process transfer, but Cole Bassett relished return to Colorado

By Braidon Nourse

March 1, 2026 at 2:48 p.m.

Less than a month ago, Cole Bassett was in Orlando for the Colorado Rapids’ preseason,...

FILE: Fans welcome the Colorado Rapids to the pitch in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Rapids flush bad Seattle result, blank Portland Timbers 2-0 in home opener

By Braidon Nourse

February 28, 2026 at 6:53 p.m.

Like the Colorado Rapids’ performance, Matt Wells’ facial expressions were night and day from a...

Paul Rothrock #14 of Seattle Sounders FC scores a goal as Noah Cobb #24 of Colorado Rapids defends during the second half during at Lumen Field on Feb. 22, 2026, in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Seattle Sounders blank Colorado Rapids in MLS season opener

By Braidon Nourse

February 23, 2026 at 5:12 p.m.

Matt Wells probably didn’t think his first halftime speech as a head coach would have...

Ted Ku-DiPietro #21 of the Colorado Rapids advances the ball against Timothy Tillman #11 of the Los Angles Football Club in the first half at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on October 18, 2025 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

How the Rapids’ MLS opener at Seattle is a litmus test for 2026 season

By Braidon Nourse

February 21, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

If the Matt Wells era of the Colorado Rapids is truly about dictating games instead...

Spectators cheer as the Colorado Rapids take the pitch to face Real Salt Lake in an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

3 questions that will define the 2026 Colorado Rapids as Matt Wells era opens

By Braidon Nourse

February 21, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Internal belief in first-time head coach Matt Wells has grown before even setting foot on...

Colorado Rapids midfielder Cole Bassett (23) in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Commerce City. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Rapids nearing deal to send homegrown star Cole Bassett to Portland Timbers, source confirms

By Braidon Nourse

January 29, 2026 at 9:36 a.m.

The best Homegrown player in Colorado Rapids history is close to being dealt to a...

Thomas Frank, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur, left, talks to Matt Wells, senior assistant, during the preseason friendly match between Reading and Tottenham Hotspur at Select Car Leasing Stadium on July 19, 2025 in Reading, England. Wells, the new coach of the Colorado Rapids, arrived a day late to the club's preseason training in Palm Beach, Florida, this month after waiting for his U.S. work authorization to be approved. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Why three Rapids coaches, two players missed start of preseason while waiting on visas

By Braidon Nourse

January 22, 2026 at 6:20 p.m.

Several key figures were missing from the first day of the Colorado Rapids’ preseason last...

Colorado Rapids midfielder Connor Ronan, right, congratulates midfielder Oliver Larraz after his goal against the Los Angeles Galaxy in the first half of the second match of an MLS Cup opening-round playoff series Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Oliver Larraz, Calvin Harris won’t return to Rapids, opt to sign MLS deals elsewhere

By Braidon Nourse

January 17, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Two of the biggest question marks around the Colorado Rapids’ offseason roster build have been...

Connor Ronan (20) of the Colorado Rapids advances the ball against Timothy Tillman of the Los Angles Football Club in the first half at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on October 18, 2025 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Colorado Rapids announce 2026 preseason roster, staff under new head coach Matt Wells

By Braidon Nourse

January 14, 2026 at 7:38 p.m.

The Colorado Rapids announced the preseason roster and full coaching and technical staff on Tuesday...

Former Rapids interim coach Chris Little joins Nashville SC staff

By Braidon Nourse

January 12, 2026 at 6:43 p.m.

Little had served as top assistant to two Rapids head coaches since joining in 2021.

Thomas Frank, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur, right, speaks with Matt Wells, senior assistant coach, during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on Nov. 23, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Matt Wells wants a dominant Rapids team, plans to unlock it quickly

By Braidon Nourse

December 23, 2025 at 2:14 p.m.

Matt Wells wants a dominant team in his first head coaching job. The Colorado Rapids...

CARY, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 15: Asher Hestad #5 of the Washington Huskies gestures prior to a game against the NC State Wolfpack at WakeMed Soccer Park on December 15, 2025 in Cary, North Carolina. (Photo by Ryan Hunt/Getty Images)

Rapids select their own player, five others in 2026 MLS SuperDraft

By Braidon Nourse

December 18, 2025 at 5:32 p.m.

In one of the weirdest mechanisms in MLS, the Colorado Rapids’ hand was forced to...

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10), front right, vies with Colorado Rapids forward Kimani Stewart-Baynes, left, during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Colorado Rapids to host Lionel Messi, Inter Miami at Empower Field in April

By Braidon Nourse

December 18, 2025 at 5:15 p.m.

Miami has been a spark plug for demand since Messi joined the club in 2023.

Noah Eile #3 of New York Red Bulls controls the ball against Dante Sealy #25 of CF Montréal during the MLS match between CF Montreal and New York Red Bulls at Saputo Stadium on Sept. 20, 2025 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. New York Red Bulls defeated CF Montréal 2-0. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Rapids finalizing trade for CF Montréal’s Dante Sealy, sources say

By Braidon Nourse

December 15, 2025 at 4:01 p.m.

The 22-year old winger had a breakout season last year for Montréal that finished with...

Tottenham Hotspur assistant coaches Matt Wells (L) and Andreas Georgson talk to a linesman during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Tottenham Hotspur and Doncaster Rovers at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sept. 24, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Report: Colorado Rapids to name Tottenham Hotspur assistant Matt Wells as head coach

By Braidon Nourse

December 12, 2025 at 1:32 p.m.

The Colorado Rapids are set to hire Premier League club Tottenham assistant coach Matt Wells,...

Colorado Rapids director of player personnel Brian Crookham is in the press conference at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

Rapids 2 GM Brian Crookham wins MLS NEXT Pro Executive of the Year

By Braidon Nourse

December 11, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.

GM Brian Crookham of the Colorado Rapids' MLS NEXT Pro affiliate, Rapids 2, won the...

Chandra MacFarland, wife of Avs GM Chris MacFarland, helps a child build a gingerbread house during the Holiday Huddle. MacFarland says seeing the kids pick out gifts for their family, "makes your heart melt." (Provided by Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver)

Renck: Barb Paton’s Holiday Huddle brightens season for ‘selfless’ kids from Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver

By Troy Renck

November 28, 2025 at 10:57 a.m.

"Literally every gift they have they are giving to someone in their family. It keeps...

Real Salt Lake defender Justen Glad (15) and Colorado Rapids forward Darren Yapi (77) in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Rapids announce year-end roster decisions

By Braidon Nourse

November 26, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

The Colorado Rapids announced decisions on Wednesday’s MLS roster-decision deadline as the season is coming...