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Independent multimedia outlet dedicated to covering Colorado Rapids and Colorado Soccer. Founded July 2010. Independent April 2023. Formerly SB Nation. Led by @bymattpollard.bsky.social.
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Happy Thanksgiving Colorado Soccer Community. We’re grateful for you, your engagement, and passion. Four years ago, we had the greatest tailgate of all time. (Let’s not talk about the end of the game)
November 27, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Happy Thanksgiving Colorado Soccer Community. We’re grateful for you, your engagement, and passion. Four years ago, we had the greatest tailgate of all time. (Let’s not talk about the end of the game)
Hope Nate finds a good landing spot. He’ll have a job in USLC for sure. A better loan spell this year and maybe the Rapids pick up his option. Another draft pick that came in hyped and didn’t do anything for the first team.
Feel Bad for Nate Jones. He seemed like he had a ROUGH time in Las Vegas.
November 27, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Hope Nate finds a good landing spot. He’ll have a job in USLC for sure. A better loan spell this year and maybe the Rapids pick up his option. Another draft pick that came in hyped and didn’t do anything for the first team.
Inbox: Colorado Rapids make their end of year roster decisions. Hansen, Travis, and Yapi picked up. Everyone else declined. Club in discussions with Amadou (meh), Harris and Larraz (good), and Santos.
Surprised the club didn’t pick up option then negotiate with Santos. Surprised Sam Bassett cut.
Surprised the club didn’t pick up option then negotiate with Santos. Surprised Sam Bassett cut.
November 26, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Inbox: Colorado Rapids make their end of year roster decisions. Hansen, Travis, and Yapi picked up. Everyone else declined. Club in discussions with Amadou (meh), Harris and Larraz (good), and Santos.
Surprised the club didn’t pick up option then negotiate with Santos. Surprised Sam Bassett cut.
Surprised the club didn’t pick up option then negotiate with Santos. Surprised Sam Bassett cut.
Colorado Rapids announced the 2026 MLS schedule. Some big matchups like Messi in Colorado and a game against an old friend. Burgundy Wave breaks it down:
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2026 Colorado Rapids Schedule - Messi in Colorado? - Burgundy Wave
The Colorado Rapids announced their schedule for the 2026 MLS season, the last season to have the spring-to-fall schedule.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Colorado Rapids announced the 2026 MLS schedule. Some big matchups like Messi in Colorado and a game against an old friend. Burgundy Wave breaks it down:
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Denver Summit News Roundtable: "The Kickoff" at Mile High, uncertainty about the Santa Fe Yards stadium site, and signing some defenders
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November 20, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Denver Summit News Roundtable: "The Kickoff" at Mile High, uncertainty about the Santa Fe Yards stadium site, and signing some defenders
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MLS we'll be making some changes to MLS Season Pass on Apple TV in 2026. The Board of Governors finally voted to move to a European season calendar. We take a look on what this means from a Colorado Rapids perspective. Bundle up.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:19 AM
MLS we'll be making some changes to MLS Season Pass on Apple TV in 2026. The Board of Governors finally voted to move to a European season calendar. We take a look on what this means from a Colorado Rapids perspective. Bundle up.
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Colorado Springs Switchbacks have named Alan McCann as their new head coach. He’s been with the club since 2021 in various roles. He’s previously been the Technical Director.
November 19, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Colorado Springs Switchbacks have named Alan McCann as their new head coach. He’s been with the club since 2021 in various roles. He’s previously been the Technical Director.
Inbox: Denver Summit sign Megan Reid. Canadian international defender. Made 81 appearances across four seasons with Angel City. Signed a three-year deal through 2028.
November 17, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Inbox: Denver Summit sign Megan Reid. Canadian international defender. Made 81 appearances across four seasons with Angel City. Signed a three-year deal through 2028.
What can Colorado Rapids fans expect from this offseason? Friend of BW Eric Stinson shares his thoughts:
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November 14, 2025 at 2:31 AM
What can Colorado Rapids fans expect from this offseason? Friend of BW Eric Stinson shares his thoughts:
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November 14, 2025 at 2:26 AM
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He’ll cost a pretty penny and have lots of suitors. Not as good as he was a few years ago. But he’d be what the Rapids FO wanted Maxsø to be. If KSE wants to make a statement . . .
🇺🇸 BREAKING: Club legend Walker Zimmerman will depart Nashville SC this winter when his contract expires, per sources.
Zimmerman is a two-time MLS Defender of the Year winner. Joined ahead of inaugural season. Lifted U.S. Open Cup this year.
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Zimmerman is a two-time MLS Defender of the Year winner. Joined ahead of inaugural season. Lifted U.S. Open Cup this year.
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Sources: USMNT's Zimmerman to leave Nashville SC, become free agent
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November 12, 2025 at 6:54 PM
He’ll cost a pretty penny and have lots of suitors. Not as good as he was a few years ago. But he’d be what the Rapids FO wanted Maxsø to be. If KSE wants to make a statement . . .
Inbox: Denver Summit surpass 8,500 season ticket holders for 2026. That’s over two thirds the capacity of the temporary stadium and over half of the planned capacity for the Santa Fe yards stadium.
November 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Inbox: Denver Summit surpass 8,500 season ticket holders for 2026. That’s over two thirds the capacity of the temporary stadium and over half of the planned capacity for the Santa Fe yards stadium.
FULL TIME AFTER PKS: New York Red Bulls II - 3, Colorado Rapids 2 - 3, Red Bulls II wins 3-1 after a penalty kick shootout and the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Cup.
A heartbreaking way for Rapidos to go out. So close again and that elusive NEXT Pro title still alludes a well-run side of the Rapids. #Rapids96
A heartbreaking way for Rapidos to go out. So close again and that elusive NEXT Pro title still alludes a well-run side of the Rapids. #Rapids96
November 9, 2025 at 3:13 AM
FULL TIME AFTER PKS: New York Red Bulls II - 3, Colorado Rapids 2 - 3, Red Bulls II wins 3-1 after a penalty kick shootout and the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Cup.
A heartbreaking way for Rapidos to go out. So close again and that elusive NEXT Pro title still alludes a well-run side of the Rapids. #Rapids96
A heartbreaking way for Rapidos to go out. So close again and that elusive NEXT Pro title still alludes a well-run side of the Rapids. #Rapids96
PK Shootout:
Colorado Rapids 2: ❌❌🟢❌
NYRB II: 🟢🟢🟢
Alex Harris has his shot saved by Causey. That's it. New York Red Bulls II wins the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Cup.
#Rapids96
Colorado Rapids 2: ❌❌🟢❌
NYRB II: 🟢🟢🟢
Alex Harris has his shot saved by Causey. That's it. New York Red Bulls II wins the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Cup.
#Rapids96
November 9, 2025 at 3:04 AM
PK Shootout:
Colorado Rapids 2: ❌❌🟢❌
NYRB II: 🟢🟢🟢
Alex Harris has his shot saved by Causey. That's it. New York Red Bulls II wins the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Cup.
#Rapids96
Colorado Rapids 2: ❌❌🟢❌
NYRB II: 🟢🟢🟢
Alex Harris has his shot saved by Causey. That's it. New York Red Bulls II wins the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Cup.
#Rapids96
PK Shootout:
Colorado Rapids 2: ❌❌🟢
NYRB II: 🟢🟢🟢
Antony García scores for Colorado Rapids 2.
Andy Rojas puts it in the far right corner.
#Rapids96
Colorado Rapids 2: ❌❌🟢
NYRB II: 🟢🟢🟢
Antony García scores for Colorado Rapids 2.
Andy Rojas puts it in the far right corner.
#Rapids96
November 9, 2025 at 3:02 AM
PK Shootout:
Colorado Rapids 2: ❌❌🟢
NYRB II: 🟢🟢🟢
Antony García scores for Colorado Rapids 2.
Andy Rojas puts it in the far right corner.
#Rapids96
Colorado Rapids 2: ❌❌🟢
NYRB II: 🟢🟢🟢
Antony García scores for Colorado Rapids 2.
Andy Rojas puts it in the far right corner.
#Rapids96
PK Shootout:
Colorado Rapids 2: ❌❌
NYRB II: 🟢🟢
Billo Diop hits it off the crossbar and it stays out.
Jimenez scores for Red Bulls II.
#Rapids96
Colorado Rapids 2: ❌❌
NYRB II: 🟢🟢
Billo Diop hits it off the crossbar and it stays out.
Jimenez scores for Red Bulls II.
#Rapids96
November 9, 2025 at 3:00 AM
PK Shootout:
Colorado Rapids 2: ❌❌
NYRB II: 🟢🟢
Billo Diop hits it off the crossbar and it stays out.
Jimenez scores for Red Bulls II.
#Rapids96
Colorado Rapids 2: ❌❌
NYRB II: 🟢🟢
Billo Diop hits it off the crossbar and it stays out.
Jimenez scores for Red Bulls II.
#Rapids96
PK Shootout:
Colorado Rapids II: ❌
NYRB II: 🟢
Anderson Rosa is denied; The ball hits the back of the head of Causey, hits the post and stays out.
Worth scores for RBII. #Rapids96
Colorado Rapids II: ❌
NYRB II: 🟢
Anderson Rosa is denied; The ball hits the back of the head of Causey, hits the post and stays out.
Worth scores for RBII. #Rapids96
November 9, 2025 at 2:58 AM
PK Shootout:
Colorado Rapids II: ❌
NYRB II: 🟢
Anderson Rosa is denied; The ball hits the back of the head of Causey, hits the post and stays out.
Worth scores for RBII. #Rapids96
Colorado Rapids II: ❌
NYRB II: 🟢
Anderson Rosa is denied; The ball hits the back of the head of Causey, hits the post and stays out.
Worth scores for RBII. #Rapids96
END OF EXTRA TIME:
Colorado Rapids 2 - 3, New York Red Bulls II - 3.
'Keepers have been so, so clutch tonight. Now, for the first time in MLS NEXT Pro Cup history, the title will be decided in penalty kick shootout. #Rapids96
Colorado Rapids 2 - 3, New York Red Bulls II - 3.
'Keepers have been so, so clutch tonight. Now, for the first time in MLS NEXT Pro Cup history, the title will be decided in penalty kick shootout. #Rapids96
November 9, 2025 at 2:53 AM
END OF EXTRA TIME:
Colorado Rapids 2 - 3, New York Red Bulls II - 3.
'Keepers have been so, so clutch tonight. Now, for the first time in MLS NEXT Pro Cup history, the title will be decided in penalty kick shootout. #Rapids96
Colorado Rapids 2 - 3, New York Red Bulls II - 3.
'Keepers have been so, so clutch tonight. Now, for the first time in MLS NEXT Pro Cup history, the title will be decided in penalty kick shootout. #Rapids96