Braidon Nourse
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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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Paxten Aaronson hopes to make Colorado his home. Familiarity with players and an instant connection with Chris Armas could make that easy.
On a new No. 10 for the Colorado Rapids:
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On a new No. 10 for the Colorado Rapids:
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Woah! Former Rapids coach Chris Armas reportedly taking the Kansas City Current head coaching job.
Big time NWSL job. Current was upset by eventual champ Gotham FC in the first round of the playoffs this year.
Big time NWSL job. Current was upset by eventual champ Gotham FC in the first round of the playoffs this year.
BREAKING: The Kansas City Current are finalizing a deal to hire Chris Armas as head coach, sources tell ESPN. Armas most recently coached MLS' Colorado Rapids. KC Current won the #NWSL Shield in 2025.
Story with @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social:
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Story with @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social:
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Sources: Current to hire Armas as new head coach
The Kansas City Current have agreed to terms to hire Chris Armas as the team's new head coach, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Woah! Former Rapids coach Chris Armas reportedly taking the Kansas City Current head coaching job.
Big time NWSL job. Current was upset by eventual champ Gotham FC in the first round of the playoffs this year.
Big time NWSL job. Current was upset by eventual champ Gotham FC in the first round of the playoffs this year.
INBOX: The Dante Sealy transfer is official, per the Colorado Rapids. And it's got some specifics:
-$1.9 million total GAM, $1.15 million in 2026, $750,000 in 2027
-Up to $600,000 additional GAM in incentives
-Sell-on clause if future transfer exceeds an undisclosed amount.
-$1.9 million total GAM, $1.15 million in 2026, $750,000 in 2027
-Up to $600,000 additional GAM in incentives
-Sell-on clause if future transfer exceeds an undisclosed amount.
December 23, 2025 at 7:03 PM
INBOX: The Dante Sealy transfer is official, per the Colorado Rapids. And it's got some specifics:
-$1.9 million total GAM, $1.15 million in 2026, $750,000 in 2027
-Up to $600,000 additional GAM in incentives
-Sell-on clause if future transfer exceeds an undisclosed amount.
-$1.9 million total GAM, $1.15 million in 2026, $750,000 in 2027
-Up to $600,000 additional GAM in incentives
-Sell-on clause if future transfer exceeds an undisclosed amount.
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.
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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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December 23, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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...
Matt Wells, officially, is the Colorado Rapids' head coach.
December 23, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Matt Wells, officially, is the Colorado Rapids' head coach.
Per Colorado Rapids CBO Haley Durmer, whether or not the club's brand identity will actually change will be entirely up to the fan base. Surveys, fan forums and focus groups will be the basis of figuring out what fans want regarding a brand change.
December 22, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Per Colorado Rapids CBO Haley Durmer, whether or not the club's brand identity will actually change will be entirely up to the fan base. Surveys, fan forums and focus groups will be the basis of figuring out what fans want regarding a brand change.
BREAKING: The Colorado Rapids will launch a campaign tied to potentially changing the club's name, crest and colors.
In addition to the club's yearly fan survey regarding game day experience, the club will test the waters within the fanbase about making brand changes.
In addition to the club's yearly fan survey regarding game day experience, the club will test the waters within the fanbase about making brand changes.
December 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
BREAKING: The Colorado Rapids will launch a campaign tied to potentially changing the club's name, crest and colors.
In addition to the club's yearly fan survey regarding game day experience, the club will test the waters within the fanbase about making brand changes.
In addition to the club's yearly fan survey regarding game day experience, the club will test the waters within the fanbase about making brand changes.
Can confirm the reporting around Rapids finalizing the signing of defensive midfielder Hamzat Ojediran for $3m.
To me this signals a couple things:
-Larraz not coming back (this was likely the case anyway
-Someone will be played out of position out of Ojediran, Bassett, Atencio
To me this signals a couple things:
-Larraz not coming back (this was likely the case anyway
-Someone will be played out of position out of Ojediran, Bassett, Atencio
December 20, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Can confirm the reporting around Rapids finalizing the signing of defensive midfielder Hamzat Ojediran for $3m.
To me this signals a couple things:
-Larraz not coming back (this was likely the case anyway
-Someone will be played out of position out of Ojediran, Bassett, Atencio
To me this signals a couple things:
-Larraz not coming back (this was likely the case anyway
-Someone will be played out of position out of Ojediran, Bassett, Atencio
I was told the Rapids' decision to host their April 18 match at Empower was made independent of who the opponent was, and that the Rapids and Broncos were discussing playing the match there before the schedule was released.
December 18, 2025 at 11:09 PM
I was told the Rapids' decision to host their April 18 match at Empower was made independent of who the opponent was, and that the Rapids and Broncos were discussing playing the match there before the schedule was released.
Also of note, tickets for this game go on sale on January 15.
BREAKING: The Colorado Rapids will play their April 18 match against Inter Miami at Empower Field. The match will serve as celebration of their 30th anniversary of the club's first home match, also played at Empower.
December 18, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Also of note, tickets for this game go on sale on January 15.
BREAKING: The Colorado Rapids will play their April 18 match against Inter Miami at Empower Field. The match will serve as celebration of their 30th anniversary of the club's first home match, also played at Empower.
December 18, 2025 at 11:00 PM
BREAKING: The Colorado Rapids will play their April 18 match against Inter Miami at Empower Field. The match will serve as celebration of their 30th anniversary of the club's first home match, also played at Empower.
Looks like former Rapids 2 defender Anderson Rosa has joined USL League 1 side Sarasota Paradise.
December 18, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Looks like former Rapids 2 defender Anderson Rosa has joined USL League 1 side Sarasota Paradise.
Dante Sealy's current contract is through 2026 with a club option for 2027. Reports today on deal being in final stages for Sealy to become newest Rapid for $2 million GAM.
December 15, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Dante Sealy's current contract is through 2026 with a club option for 2027. Reports today on deal being in final stages for Sealy to become newest Rapid for $2 million GAM.
Can confirm @tombogert.bsky.social's reporting that the Colorado Rapids have acquired winger Dante Sealy from CF Montréal for $2 million GAM + add-ons. Trinidad and Tobago international.
December 15, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Can confirm @tombogert.bsky.social's reporting that the Colorado Rapids have acquired winger Dante Sealy from CF Montréal for $2 million GAM + add-ons. Trinidad and Tobago international.
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NEW COACH, NEW EP‼️
The Rapids (allegedly) get their guy in Matt Wells from Tottenham. The fellas break down their expectations for the new era, from play style to the front office and everything in between. Give it a spin and five stars where you get your pods 🤠🙏
open.spotify.com/episode/1L7R...
The Rapids (allegedly) get their guy in Matt Wells from Tottenham. The fellas break down their expectations for the new era, from play style to the front office and everything in between. Give it a spin and five stars where you get your pods 🤠🙏
open.spotify.com/episode/1L7R...
All Too Wells (Rapids Version)
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December 13, 2025 at 4:28 PM
NEW COACH, NEW EP‼️
The Rapids (allegedly) get their guy in Matt Wells from Tottenham. The fellas break down their expectations for the new era, from play style to the front office and everything in between. Give it a spin and five stars where you get your pods 🤠🙏
open.spotify.com/episode/1L7R...
The Rapids (allegedly) get their guy in Matt Wells from Tottenham. The fellas break down their expectations for the new era, from play style to the front office and everything in between. Give it a spin and five stars where you get your pods 🤠🙏
open.spotify.com/episode/1L7R...
Matt Wells will travel to Colorado and join the Rapids early next week, I'm told.
Tottenham plays Nottingham Forest on Sunday at the City Ground. Not clear whether he'll be on the bench that day.
Tottenham plays Nottingham Forest on Sunday at the City Ground. Not clear whether he'll be on the bench that day.
December 12, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Matt Wells will travel to Colorado and join the Rapids early next week, I'm told.
Tottenham plays Nottingham Forest on Sunday at the City Ground. Not clear whether he'll be on the bench that day.
Tottenham plays Nottingham Forest on Sunday at the City Ground. Not clear whether he'll be on the bench that day.
Can confirm this report. Really good get for the Rapids.
🟣🏴 BREAKING: The Colorado Rapids will name Tottenham assistant Matt Wells their next head coach, per sources.
Wells, 37, is an assistant under Thomas Frank. Previously worked under Ange Postecoglu and Scott Parker.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
Wells, 37, is an assistant under Thomas Frank. Previously worked under Ange Postecoglu and Scott Parker.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
Sources: Rapids to tab Tottenham assistant as new manager
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December 12, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Can confirm this report. Really good get for the Rapids.
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BREAKING: Sources tell Commerce City Radio that the Colorado Rapids have got their next head coach.
Announcement expected in the next couple of weeks.
Announcement expected in the next couple of weeks.
December 11, 2025 at 10:05 PM
BREAKING: Sources tell Commerce City Radio that the Colorado Rapids have got their next head coach.
Announcement expected in the next couple of weeks.
Announcement expected in the next couple of weeks.
December 11, 2025 at 6:03 PM
BREAKING: Rapids 2 GM Brian Crookham has been named MLS NEXT Pro Executive of the Year.
Crookham led the way for some of the best signings and draftees in the league last season, like Sydney Wathuta, Mamadou Billo-Diop and Sam Bassett. R2 lost in the MLS NEXT Pro final.
Crookham led the way for some of the best signings and draftees in the league last season, like Sydney Wathuta, Mamadou Billo-Diop and Sam Bassett. R2 lost in the MLS NEXT Pro final.
December 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM
BREAKING: Rapids 2 GM Brian Crookham has been named MLS NEXT Pro Executive of the Year.
Crookham led the way for some of the best signings and draftees in the league last season, like Sydney Wathuta, Mamadou Billo-Diop and Sam Bassett. R2 lost in the MLS NEXT Pro final.
Crookham led the way for some of the best signings and draftees in the league last season, like Sydney Wathuta, Mamadou Billo-Diop and Sam Bassett. R2 lost in the MLS NEXT Pro final.
Good news for Denver Summit fans, from @elliottwenzler.bsky.social:
www.denverpost.com/2025/12/10/d...
www.denverpost.com/2025/12/10/d...
Denver Summit women’s soccer stadium plan advances after delays
Plans for a new professional women’s soccer team to build a stadium in Denver progressed Wednesday when a once-skeptical City Council committee gave its stamp of approval to key details of the deal…
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December 11, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Good news for Denver Summit fans, from @elliottwenzler.bsky.social:
www.denverpost.com/2025/12/10/d...
www.denverpost.com/2025/12/10/d...
Can confirm all of this. Noah Cobb is a Rapid permanently
🇺🇸 Sources: The Colorado Rapids have exercised their trade option for on loan USYNT center back Noah Cobb from Atlanta United.
Cobb joins permanently now.
➕ Rapids at final stage of coaching search. Decision was aligned with all.
Cobb joins permanently now.
➕ Rapids at final stage of coaching search. Decision was aligned with all.
December 7, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Can confirm all of this. Noah Cobb is a Rapid permanently
How many soccer-curious Americans are watching this and saying, "hell yeah can't wait for the World Cup"
December 5, 2025 at 5:26 PM
How many soccer-curious Americans are watching this and saying, "hell yeah can't wait for the World Cup"
The face of a man who just went on his first run 😂😂
November 29, 2025 at 12:18 AM
The face of a man who just went on his first run 😂😂
Sad to see Ian go. Had wonderful discussions with him and his dad, Dave (SJ assistant) for a preview for Rapids/Earthquakes earlier this year:
www.denverpost.com/2025/05/10/r...
www.denverpost.com/2025/05/10/r...
November 26, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Sad to see Ian go. Had wonderful discussions with him and his dad, Dave (SJ assistant) for a preview for Rapids/Earthquakes earlier this year:
www.denverpost.com/2025/05/10/r...
www.denverpost.com/2025/05/10/r...
BREAKING: Colorado Rapids assistant coach Ian Sarachan departs the club and accepts the head coach position for Butler University's men's soccer program.
November 26, 2025 at 8:40 PM
BREAKING: Colorado Rapids assistant coach Ian Sarachan departs the club and accepts the head coach position for Butler University's men's soccer program.