Colorado Rapids

Rapids bounce back again, beat SDFC in expansion club’s first trip to Colorado

By Braidon Nourse

April 12, 2025 at 10:51 p.m.

Yapi hour in Commerce City lasts 66 minutes. A game of a lifetime from 19-year...

Colorado Rapids forward Rafael Navarro, center, gestures after scoring a goal as midfielder Cole Bassett, left, and forward Darren Yapi come in to celebrate in the second half of an MLS soccer match against San Diego FC, Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Three points: Rapids may have found new rival in San Diego FC

By Braidon Nourse

April 13, 2025 at 8:43 a.m.

With the Rapids stuck in a rut trying to find consistent positive energy, and Kévin...

Colorado Rapids head coach Chris Armas takes the pitch for the first half of an MLS soccer match against the Vancouver Whitecaps Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Rapids aim to “bring a little bit more to the table” in first-ever San Diego FC matchup

By Braidon Nourse

April 11, 2025 at 5:45 a.m.

Chris Armas has made a bit of a habit of beating MLS expansion teams. The...

Colorado Rapids forward Rafael Navarro (9) in the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 1, 2025, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Rapids beat Austin FC on the road to earn first win of the season

By Braidon Nourse

March 8, 2025 at 9:53 p.m.

Aside from finding Navarro and letting him cook, the Rapids’ strength this season so far...

Colorado Rapids defender Keegan Rosenberry, far left, is congratulated by midfielder Oliver Larraz, second from left, and the rest of his teammates after scoring a goal against FC Dallas in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 1, 2025, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Three points: Rapids find offensive rhythm, ultimately draw to FC Dallas

By Braidon Nourse

March 2, 2025 at 8:28 a.m.

The Colorado Rapids’ best attacking night of the season was nearly wasted.

FC Dallas midfielder Sebastian Lletget, center, pursues the ball with Colorado Rapids forward Rafael Navarro, back, and midfielder Cole Bassett in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 1, 2025, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Rafael Navarro scores twice as Rapids draw with FC Dallas in attacking slugfest

By Braidon Nourse

March 2, 2025 at 1:47 a.m.

In the Rapids’ last three games against Dallas, Navarro has five goals and two braces.

Colorado Rapids defender Lalas Abubakar (6) in the second half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, July 12, 2023, in Commerce City, Colo. The first half of the match was played Tuesday, July 4, before it was delayed by a rainstorm and rescheduled for Wednesday. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Lalas Abubakar on return to Colorado: “It’s going to be special”

By Braidon Nourse

February 27, 2025 at 8:11 p.m.

Lalas Abubakar’s legacy as a Colorado Rapids defender is epitomized by effort.

Chidozie Awaziem #6 of Colorado Rapids passes as he is defended by Olivier Giroud #9 of Los Angeles FC during a 1-0 Los Angeles FC win in the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup at BMO Stadium on February 25, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

CONCACAF launches investigation into “derogatory term” used against Rapids’ Chidozie Awaziem by LAFC defender

By Braidon Nourse

February 26, 2025 at 6:51 p.m.

Concacaf has launched an investigation into an incident in which LAFC defender Sergi Palencia allegedly...

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)

Three points: LAFC knocks Rapids out of CONCACAF Champions Cup

By Braidon Nourse

February 26, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

For the fifth time in as many tries, the Colorado Rapids are out of the...

Djordje Mihailovic (10) of the Colorado Rapids heads the ball against Tomas Totland (14) of St. Louis CITY SC during the MLS match between St. Louis City SC and Colorado Rapids at Energizer Park on February 22, 2025 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Three points: Rapids crawl out of St. Louis with a draw

By Braidon Nourse

February 23, 2025 at 5:45 a.m.

The Colorado Rapids’ season opener against St. Louis CITY seemed a bit of a game...

Colorado Rapids defender Keegan Rosenberry (2) in a 2-1 win against Sporting Kansas City at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)

Rapids extend defender, captain Keegan Rosenberry through 2028

By Braidon Nourse

February 20, 2025 at 6:09 p.m.

Keegan Rosenberry has racked up 172 MLS regular season appearances (167 starts) and 14,941 minutes,...

Djordje Mihailovic (10) of the Colorado Rapids advances the ball against Jesus Igor (6) of LAFC in the first half during the Champions Cup at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on Feb. 18, 2025 in Commerce City. (Matthew Stockman, Getty Images)

Three points: Rapids beat LAFC in second-coldest match between MLS teams in history

By Braidon Nourse

February 19, 2025 at 11:54 a.m.

Djordje Mihailovic didn’t have to wait until a warm day in May for his 2025...

Colorado Rapids fans celebrate during a game against CF Montreal at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado, on Saturday, June 22, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)

Meet the 2025 Colorado Rapids: A look at the roster with a chance to build on impressive 2024 turnaround

By Braidon Nourse

February 16, 2025 at 5:45 a.m.

A look at the 2025 Colorado Rapids roster before the season kicks off at home...