Braidon Nourse

Braidon Nourse is a freelance sports reporter for The Denver Post, covering the Colorado Rapids and area sports. He is a recent Colorado State journalism graduate who covered Rams sports for three years for the Rocky Mountain Collegian and CSU Athletic Department. During his time at CSU, the Aurora native also spent the 2023 season covering the Rapids for Denver Sports Magazine.

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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

The Colorado Rapids announced decisions on Wednesday’s MLS roster-decision deadline as the season is coming to a close.
University of Denver midfielder Luke Schultz (14) celebrates his goal with the teammates during first-round NCAA Tournament game against UC Irvine at University of Denver Soccer Stadium in Denver on Thursday, November 20, 2025. DU won 2-0. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

DU Pioneers advance in NCAA men’s soccer tournament with shutout win over UC Irvine

From passive to pouncing, the Pioneers are marching on.
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)

MLS 2026 schedule release: Rapids to host Lionel Messi, Inter Miami in April

The world’s greatest soccer player will visit Commerce City in 2026.
DU head coach Jamie Franks yells to his players from the sidelines during the an NCAA quarterfinal game at the University of Denver Soccer Stadium in Denver on Dec. 7, 2024. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

DU Pioneers men’s soccer draws UC Irvine for NCAA Tournament opener

The University of Denver men’s soccer team will start its search for a third College Cup berth at home.
The University of Denver Pioneers celebrate during a game against University of Missouri-Kansas City in the Summit League Men's Soccer Championship at the University of Denver Soccer Stadium in Denver. (Michael Ciaglo/Provided by DU athletics)

DU Pioneers win Summit League men’s soccer title for final time as conference member

For the final time, the University of Denver Pioneers have found their way back to the top of Summit League men’s soccer.
DU Head Coach Jamie Franks yells to his players from the sidelines during the Men’s Soccer’s NCAA quarterfinals at the University of Denver Soccer Stadium in Denver on Dec. 7, 2024. The Denver Pioneers beat the University of Massachusetts Minutemen 3-0 to advance to the semi-finals. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Keegan Kelly nets hat trick for DU Pioneers in Summit League semifinal win over Oral Roberts

A re-focused Keegan Kelly is built for November.
From left, Josh Copeland, Sydney Wathuta and James Cameron hold the MLS NEXT Pro Western Conference final trophy after Colorado Rapids 2 beat Minnesota United 2, 2-1, at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, to advance to the MLS NEXT Pro Cup final. (Bart Young, Colorado Rapids)

Sydney Wathuta’s calm, precision tempering Rapids 2’s run to MLS NEXT Pro Cup final

A year removed from winning a national title at Vermont, Sydney Wathuta is one of the best-kept secrets in MLS NEXT Pro for Colorado Rapids 2.
Los Angeles Rams president Kevin Demoff walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Kevin Demoff shares grand vision for Rapids while backing president Pádraig Smith: ‘This club should be competing for titles’

Colorado Rapids president Padraig Smith and Kroenke Sports & Entertainment executive Kevin Demoff promised brighter days ahead. Should fans believe them?
Colorado Rapids defender Andreas Maxsø, left, is congratulated after scoring by midfielders Connor Ronan, center, and Djordje Mihailović, right, in the second half of an MLS soccer match against the Vancouver Whitecaps, Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Andreas Maxsø won’t return to Rapids, club president Pádraig Smith says

The Great Dane’s time in Colorado is over, and a midfield mainstay may follow suit.
Darren Yapi (77) of Colorado Rapids holds a sign with the final score after the game against Minnesota United at Allianz Field on August 10, 2025 in St Paul, Minnesota. Colorado defeated Minnesota 2-1. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Colorado Rapids’ end-of-season salary report released by MLSPA

The Major League Soccer Players’ Association released its end-of-year salary report on Wednesday, giving fans a look at their clubs' payroll heading into the 2025 offseason.