Braidon Nourse
@braidonnourse.bsky.social
Covering the Colorado Rapids and soccer in Colorado for The Denver Post. Questions? Story ideas? DMs open
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· Dec 23
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 hired him, making it official on Tuesday, because they believe their roster can become one.
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EXCLUSIVE: Colorado Rapids head coach Matt Wells talks process and tactics with The Denver Post in his first availability. He wants a dominant team, and quickly.
“That’s the exciting thing for me, ... is that they can’t escape me,” he joked.
www.denverpost.com/2025/12/23/m...
“That’s the exciting thing for me, ... is that they can’t escape me,” he joked.
www.denverpost.com/2025/12/23/m...
CCR episode recording tonight. Any Qs?
February 17, 2026 at 11:41 PM
CCR episode recording tonight. Any Qs?
BREAKING: The Colorado Rapids are bringing left back Miguel Navarro back to Commerce City on a loan from Talleres through 2026.
Rapids first acquired him from Chicago in the Andrew Gutman trade then loaned him to Talleres. Buy option was triggered and he never played for CO.
Rapids first acquired him from Chicago in the Andrew Gutman trade then loaned him to Talleres. Buy option was triggered and he never played for CO.
February 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM
BREAKING: The Colorado Rapids are bringing left back Miguel Navarro back to Commerce City on a loan from Talleres through 2026.
Rapids first acquired him from Chicago in the Andrew Gutman trade then loaned him to Talleres. Buy option was triggered and he never played for CO.
Rapids first acquired him from Chicago in the Andrew Gutman trade then loaned him to Talleres. Buy option was triggered and he never played for CO.
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CCR fans: any interest in a live Twitter Spaces show on Friday nights to preview the weekend's Rapids and Summit games and talk ball? 👀
Could be fun to have a live place to shoot horrid takes, air grievances and catch up on Colorado soccer news. Let us know ⬇️
Could be fun to have a live place to shoot horrid takes, air grievances and catch up on Colorado soccer news. Let us know ⬇️
February 16, 2026 at 6:23 PM
CCR fans: any interest in a live Twitter Spaces show on Friday nights to preview the weekend's Rapids and Summit games and talk ball? 👀
Could be fun to have a live place to shoot horrid takes, air grievances and catch up on Colorado soccer news. Let us know ⬇️
Could be fun to have a live place to shoot horrid takes, air grievances and catch up on Colorado soccer news. Let us know ⬇️
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When people's identities are labeled “not match relevant,” we all have to speak up. We’re calling on @stlcitysc.com to do better. Stand with us. #allforcity
February 15, 2026 at 12:33 AM
When people's identities are labeled “not match relevant,” we all have to speak up. We’re calling on @stlcitysc.com to do better. Stand with us. #allforcity
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Out here looking like AI and I don’t mean Claude! 😮💨
Alex Harris, you’re officially ON NOTICE.
Alex Harris, you’re officially ON NOTICE.
February 15, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Out here looking like AI and I don’t mean Claude! 😮💨
Alex Harris, you’re officially ON NOTICE.
Alex Harris, you’re officially ON NOTICE.
Get you a soccer reporter who can do both
February 15, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Get you a soccer reporter who can do both
The Colorado Rapids posted highlights from the final preseason game against Orlando tonight on YouTube. Just the goals but we’ll take it, recommend watching.
Wells ball looking good 👀
Wells ball looking good 👀
February 15, 2026 at 5:46 AM
The Colorado Rapids posted highlights from the final preseason game against Orlando tonight on YouTube. Just the goals but we’ll take it, recommend watching.
Wells ball looking good 👀
Wells ball looking good 👀
ICYMI: Denver Summit has a full coaching staff.
-Angela Salem, assistant coach: former asst. with Bay FC
-Alan Mahon asst. coach: fmr. asst., Ireland WNT
-Karen Bardsley, GK coach: fmr. England GK, 80 caps
-James Mitchell, video analyst: fmr. Arsenal women football analyst
-Angela Salem, assistant coach: former asst. with Bay FC
-Alan Mahon asst. coach: fmr. asst., Ireland WNT
-Karen Bardsley, GK coach: fmr. England GK, 80 caps
-James Mitchell, video analyst: fmr. Arsenal women football analyst
February 12, 2026 at 1:14 AM
ICYMI: Denver Summit has a full coaching staff.
-Angela Salem, assistant coach: former asst. with Bay FC
-Alan Mahon asst. coach: fmr. asst., Ireland WNT
-Karen Bardsley, GK coach: fmr. England GK, 80 caps
-James Mitchell, video analyst: fmr. Arsenal women football analyst
-Angela Salem, assistant coach: former asst. with Bay FC
-Alan Mahon asst. coach: fmr. asst., Ireland WNT
-Karen Bardsley, GK coach: fmr. England GK, 80 caps
-James Mitchell, video analyst: fmr. Arsenal women football analyst
I'm a sucker for a black kit for a team without black in its palette, but not for its primary kit. "Colorful Colorado" kit is funny. Easter eggs are meh.
Best part of the launch by far is the statewide soccer ball donation.
Dream lineup:
Home: One Flag
Away: New Day
Alt: Colorful Colorado
Best part of the launch by far is the statewide soccer ball donation.
Dream lineup:
Home: One Flag
Away: New Day
Alt: Colorful Colorado
February 11, 2026 at 5:40 PM
I'm a sucker for a black kit for a team without black in its palette, but not for its primary kit. "Colorful Colorado" kit is funny. Easter eggs are meh.
Best part of the launch by far is the statewide soccer ball donation.
Dream lineup:
Home: One Flag
Away: New Day
Alt: Colorful Colorado
Best part of the launch by far is the statewide soccer ball donation.
Dream lineup:
Home: One Flag
Away: New Day
Alt: Colorful Colorado
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Rapid robbery: If you could steal one MLS Western Conference player to join the Rapids (not named Son), who would it be?
New CCR with Matt Pollard, out on all platforms.
New CCR with Matt Pollard, out on all platforms.
February 7, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Rapid robbery: If you could steal one MLS Western Conference player to join the Rapids (not named Son), who would it be?
New CCR with Matt Pollard, out on all platforms.
New CCR with Matt Pollard, out on all platforms.
Update it was so peak. What a way to go out
J. Cole got me into hip hop, changed my life forever and his final album comes out in two hours. Don't know if I can handle this
February 6, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Update it was so peak. What a way to go out
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Which returning Colorado Rapids player are you most excited to watch?
@bymattpollard.bsky.social joins CCR for part 1 of our 2026 season preview!
@bymattpollard.bsky.social joins CCR for part 1 of our 2026 season preview!
February 6, 2026 at 4:58 AM
Which returning Colorado Rapids player are you most excited to watch?
@bymattpollard.bsky.social joins CCR for part 1 of our 2026 season preview!
@bymattpollard.bsky.social joins CCR for part 1 of our 2026 season preview!
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🚨 IT’S A NEW EPISODE 🚨
The fellas teamed up with Matt Pollard (@bymattpollard.bsky.social) to kickoff their 2026 Rapids preview series. New players, old players, predictions, Breaking Bad, Charles Dickens - all that and more wherever you get your pods. Link below 👇
The fellas teamed up with Matt Pollard (@bymattpollard.bsky.social) to kickoff their 2026 Rapids preview series. New players, old players, predictions, Breaking Bad, Charles Dickens - all that and more wherever you get your pods. Link below 👇
February 6, 2026 at 3:26 AM
🚨 IT’S A NEW EPISODE 🚨
The fellas teamed up with Matt Pollard (@bymattpollard.bsky.social) to kickoff their 2026 Rapids preview series. New players, old players, predictions, Breaking Bad, Charles Dickens - all that and more wherever you get your pods. Link below 👇
The fellas teamed up with Matt Pollard (@bymattpollard.bsky.social) to kickoff their 2026 Rapids preview series. New players, old players, predictions, Breaking Bad, Charles Dickens - all that and more wherever you get your pods. Link below 👇
J. Cole got me into hip hop, changed my life forever and his final album comes out in two hours. Don't know if I can handle this
February 6, 2026 at 2:50 AM
J. Cole got me into hip hop, changed my life forever and his final album comes out in two hours. Don't know if I can handle this
Forgot to mention on the pod…
First Goldens in Golden this weekend with my boy. Cannot wait. If you’ll be there too, would love to meet
First Goldens in Golden this weekend with my boy. Cannot wait. If you’ll be there too, would love to meet
February 6, 2026 at 12:28 AM
Forgot to mention on the pod…
First Goldens in Golden this weekend with my boy. Cannot wait. If you’ll be there too, would love to meet
First Goldens in Golden this weekend with my boy. Cannot wait. If you’ll be there too, would love to meet
Handful of reports suggest the Colorado Rapids are signing a Spanish second-tier CB, Loïc Williams, from Granada. Working to confirm or deny.
February 5, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Handful of reports suggest the Colorado Rapids are signing a Spanish second-tier CB, Loïc Williams, from Granada. Working to confirm or deny.
I'm told Colorado Rapids 2025 MLS SuperDraft pick Donavan Philip, who signed a first team deal recently, is able to fully train with the team after his P-1 visa fully processed.
February 5, 2026 at 4:30 PM
I'm told Colorado Rapids 2025 MLS SuperDraft pick Donavan Philip, who signed a first team deal recently, is able to fully train with the team after his P-1 visa fully processed.
Colorado Rapids goalkeeper Adam Beaudry has been loaned to Loudoun United in the USL Championship for the 2026 season. Rapids can recall him at any time.
Another loan spell for the youngster to get minutes at a high level.
Another loan spell for the youngster to get minutes at a high level.
February 5, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Colorado Rapids goalkeeper Adam Beaudry has been loaned to Loudoun United in the USL Championship for the 2026 season. Rapids can recall him at any time.
Another loan spell for the youngster to get minutes at a high level.
Another loan spell for the youngster to get minutes at a high level.
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“I am become Hamzat, Destroyer of worlds.”
I may have a new favorite player.
I may have a new favorite player.
Hamzat Ojediran in his first media availability with the Colorado Rapids from Florida:
"You can call me a destroyer. I try to protect the team more. If I can get assists and goals, that will be a plus, but my main job is to make sure the team is balanced and secure."
"You can call me a destroyer. I try to protect the team more. If I can get assists and goals, that will be a plus, but my main job is to make sure the team is balanced and secure."
February 4, 2026 at 8:52 PM
“I am become Hamzat, Destroyer of worlds.”
I may have a new favorite player.
I may have a new favorite player.
Hamzat Ojediran in his first media availability with the Colorado Rapids from Florida:
"You can call me a destroyer. I try to protect the team more. If I can get assists and goals, that will be a plus, but my main job is to make sure the team is balanced and secure."
"You can call me a destroyer. I try to protect the team more. If I can get assists and goals, that will be a plus, but my main job is to make sure the team is balanced and secure."
February 4, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Hamzat Ojediran in his first media availability with the Colorado Rapids from Florida:
"You can call me a destroyer. I try to protect the team more. If I can get assists and goals, that will be a plus, but my main job is to make sure the team is balanced and secure."
"You can call me a destroyer. I try to protect the team more. If I can get assists and goals, that will be a plus, but my main job is to make sure the team is balanced and secure."
The Cole Bassett trade to Portland Timbers is official.
February 2, 2026 at 11:02 PM
The Cole Bassett trade to Portland Timbers is official.
Colorado Rapids 2 standout Sydney Wathuta has signed a first-team contract through June 2027 with options for the following two years. Well-deserved for the 21-year old, who has gotten better and better over the past year and a half.
February 2, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Colorado Rapids 2 standout Sydney Wathuta has signed a first-team contract through June 2027 with options for the following two years. Well-deserved for the 21-year old, who has gotten better and better over the past year and a half.
Colorado Rapids Director of Player Personnel Brian Crookham was named to the Colorado Soccer Association Hall of Fame on Saturday night.
More flowers for a trailblazer of modern Colorado soccer and at this point a Rapids legend.
More flowers for a trailblazer of modern Colorado soccer and at this point a Rapids legend.
February 2, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Colorado Rapids Director of Player Personnel Brian Crookham was named to the Colorado Soccer Association Hall of Fame on Saturday night.
More flowers for a trailblazer of modern Colorado soccer and at this point a Rapids legend.
More flowers for a trailblazer of modern Colorado soccer and at this point a Rapids legend.
Matt Wells on Cole Bassett: "Really top player. Really positive in terms of the interactions I've had with him. ... We're gonna have to make difficult choices and this was certainly one of them."
January 28, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Matt Wells on Cole Bassett: "Really top player. Really positive in terms of the interactions I've had with him. ... We're gonna have to make difficult choices and this was certainly one of them."