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

The Rapids lost on Saturday to soccer's GOAT but an exciting product was delivered in front of the second-largest crowd in MLS history -- one that could bring a new group of soccer fans down I-70 to Dick鈥檚 Sporting Goods Park in the future.

Forward Lionel Messi (10) of the Inter Miami CF hugs teammate forward Germ谩n 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)

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)

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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)

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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鈥檛 usually a marker of success, but the...

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鈥� 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

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

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鈥檛 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鈥� MLS opener at Seattle is a litmus test for 2026 season

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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

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

Summit FC players Abby Smith, Carson Pickett and Ally Brazier field questions during the team鈥檚 media availability at Infinity Park in Glendale, Colorado on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Keeler: Denver Summit FC set to crush women’s sports record next month 鈥� and the team’s not done peaking

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Rob Cohen and the Summit ownership group -- which includes Colorado icons Mikaela Shiffrin and...

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)

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By Braidon Nourse

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

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

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

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