Colorado Rapids

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

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

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

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

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

Former Rapids interim coach Chris Little joins Nashville SC staff

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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

The Colorado Rapids announced decisions on Wednesday’s MLS roster-decision deadline as the season is coming...
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.
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...
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...
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...
Colorado Rapids head coach Chris Armas () in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Rapids, Chris Armas mutually part ways as contract expires

The Chris Armas era is over in Commerce City.
Rafael Navarro (9) of the Colorado Rapids struggles against Mathieu Choinere of LAFC in the first half at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on October 18, 2025 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Rapids’ season ends on last-minute equalizer by LAFC

Holding a lead with less than five minutes to go, the Colorado Rapids had the...
Timothy Weah of United States is challenged by Jacob Italiano of Australia during the International Friendly match between United States and Australia at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on Oct. 14, 2025 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Keeler: Where did Denver’s World Cup 2026 bid go wrong? Timing. Money. FIFA demands that ‘went outside the lines’

The USMNT was in town to take on Australia Tuesday night at Dick's Sporting Goods...
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 lose at Real Salt Lake, retain Rocky Mountain Cup, but fall out of playoff spot

Both the Colorado Rapids and Real Salt Lake made it clear that winning the Rocky...
Colorado Rapids head coach Chris Armas in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Rapids to face rival Real Salt Lake with playoff hopes, trophy front and center

The Colorado Rapids still have work to do to reach the MLS playoffs, starting with...
Colorado Rapids goalkeeper Zack Steffen (95) holds the ball after a save against the New York Red Bulls in the second half at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City on Saturday, July 13, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)

Rapids keeper Zack Steffen left out of USMNT October camp, friendlies

With roughly eight months until the 2026 World Cup begins, Rapids goalkeeper Zack Steffen may...
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)

Santos opens Rapids account, but Colorado draws at home to Minnesota United

The Colorado Rapids live to fight another matchday, but seemingly just barely.
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’ playoff hopes take hit with loss at FC Dallas

The Colorado Rapids have many flaws, but one potentially fatal one in a tight playoff...
Colorado Rapids fans wave a flag in the second half at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City on Saturday, July 13, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)

Rafael Santos impresses as Rapids beat Houston at the death

Rafael Santos is already worth the price of admission.
Rob Holding of Crystal Palace (right) and teammate Sam Johnstone (left) look on prior to the Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC and West Ham United FC at Selhurst Park on August 24, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Patrick Khachfe/Getty Images)

Rapids’ Rob Holding will finally face old friend Jonathan Bond in home debut against Houston

Lead-footed as he may be, Rob Holding is sure-footed enough to be the first-choice driver...
Fans welcome the Colorado Rapids to the pitch in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Rapids drop second-straight game, suffer season sweep against Sporting KC

There have been a few notable Rapids collapses under Chris Armas, but perhaps none worse...
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)

Paxten Aaronson debuts, but Rapids slip against rotated L.A. Galaxy

The Colorado Rapids were dismantled by the worst team in MLS, the L.A. Galaxy, at...
United States' Paxten Aaronson plays the ball during the men's Group A soccer match between New Zealand and the United States at the Velodrome stadium, during the 2024 Summer Olympics, July 27, 2024, in Marseille, France. (AP Photo/Daniel Cole, File)

Paxten Aaronson on record move to Colorado Rapids: ‘It’ll challenge me as a young player’

Paxten Aaronson saw familiarity — and perhaps a home — in Colorado.
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