Burgundy Wave
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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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Cole Bassett to Portland Timbers?!
BW breaks down this shock news, the potential reasoning behind it, the Rapids Math, and where Colorado goes from here.
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BW breaks down this shock news, the potential reasoning behind it, the Rapids Math, and where Colorado goes from here.
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Cole Bassett's Top Ten Moments at Colorado Rapids:
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February 5, 2026 at 1:08 AM
Cole Bassett's Top Ten Moments at Colorado Rapids:
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Hamzat The Destroyer
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Rapids Thug Life
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Rapids Thug Life
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 8:17 PM
Hamzat The Destroyer
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Rapids Thug Life
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Rapids Thug Life
Denver Summit Media Day: Why 51 is the Club's Favorite Number
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February 4, 2026 at 5:07 AM
Denver Summit Media Day: Why 51 is the Club's Favorite Number
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Burgundy Wave spoke on @stumptownfooty.bsky.social Radio about Cole Bassett's move from the Rapids to the Timbers:
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February 4, 2026 at 4:43 AM
Burgundy Wave spoke on @stumptownfooty.bsky.social Radio about Cole Bassett's move from the Rapids to the Timbers:
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📦BSF Scoop!
Sources report that Adam Beaudry will be going on loan to Loudoun United for the 2026 season.
Beaudry had spent the 2025 season with Rapids 2 (11 apps), Colorado Springs Switchbacks (6 apps) and the Rapids first team (1 app).
Beaudry will continue his development in USL-C
#Rapids96
Sources report that Adam Beaudry will be going on loan to Loudoun United for the 2026 season.
Beaudry had spent the 2025 season with Rapids 2 (11 apps), Colorado Springs Switchbacks (6 apps) and the Rapids first team (1 app).
Beaudry will continue his development in USL-C
#Rapids96
February 3, 2026 at 3:19 PM
📦BSF Scoop!
Sources report that Adam Beaudry will be going on loan to Loudoun United for the 2026 season.
Beaudry had spent the 2025 season with Rapids 2 (11 apps), Colorado Springs Switchbacks (6 apps) and the Rapids first team (1 app).
Beaudry will continue his development in USL-C
#Rapids96
Sources report that Adam Beaudry will be going on loan to Loudoun United for the 2026 season.
Beaudry had spent the 2025 season with Rapids 2 (11 apps), Colorado Springs Switchbacks (6 apps) and the Rapids first team (1 app).
Beaudry will continue his development in USL-C
#Rapids96
Inbox: Colorado Rapids have sent two International Roster Slots to Chicago Fire for $850K in GAM. $600K in 2026, $250K in 2027. This is a league record GAM cost for an INT Slot. Rapids get more GAM but also limits further international signings unless a player is getting a Green Card.
February 3, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Inbox: Colorado Rapids have sent two International Roster Slots to Chicago Fire for $850K in GAM. $600K in 2026, $250K in 2027. This is a league record GAM cost for an INT Slot. Rapids get more GAM but also limits further international signings unless a player is getting a Green Card.
Thoughts?
Kroenke has been so bad for Denver. Like how is this event going to NY and CLB from LA but not a Denver (or SLC) soccer specific stadium
MILAN (AP) — 2028 LA Olympics soccer will be hosted by New York, Columbus, Nashville, St. Louis, San Diego and San Jose.
February 3, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Thoughts?
Rapids 2 preseason has started. They will join the first team in Florida. Play a few preseason games. Roster looks thin but a few guys are already with the first team. We’ll see if and when Ali Fadal, et al join them. Regular season starts March 1.
February 3, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Rapids 2 preseason has started. They will join the first team in Florida. Play a few preseason games. Roster looks thin but a few guys are already with the first team. We’ll see if and when Ali Fadal, et al join them. Regular season starts March 1.
Inbox: Denver Summit announce they have surprised 40,000 tickets sold for their first ever home game at Mile High. They are so close to setting the NWSL single game attendance record with almost two months to go.
Source: Denver Summit FC have sold ~40,000 tickets for "The Kickoff" at Mile High on March 28 against Washington Spirit. The NWSL attendance record is 40,091, Bay FC vs the Spirit August 23, 2025.
February 3, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Inbox: Denver Summit announce they have surprised 40,000 tickets sold for their first ever home game at Mile High. They are so close to setting the NWSL single game attendance record with almost two months to go.
Cole Bassett posts his thank you, goodbye, and see you soon to Rapids fans on Instagram.
February 3, 2026 at 5:02 AM
Cole Bassett posts his thank you, goodbye, and see you soon to Rapids fans on Instagram.
. @spencer-baldwin.bsky.social tries to make sense of Colorado Rapids trading Cole Bassett to the Portland Timbers and what it means for the player and the Pids:
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February 2, 2026 at 11:19 PM
. @spencer-baldwin.bsky.social tries to make sense of Colorado Rapids trading Cole Bassett to the Portland Timbers and what it means for the player and the Pids:
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Inbox: It’s official. Colorado Rapids trade Homegrown midfielder Cole Bassett to Portland Timbers. Cash transfer. $2.65 million up front. $950k in incentives rising to up to $3.6 mill. Sell on percentage. This hurts.
February 2, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Inbox: It’s official. Colorado Rapids trade Homegrown midfielder Cole Bassett to Portland Timbers. Cash transfer. $2.65 million up front. $950k in incentives rising to up to $3.6 mill. Sell on percentage. This hurts.
Colorado Rapids sign 2025 SuperDrat pick and Rapids 2 live wire Sydney Wathuta to an MLS contract. Two seasons plus options for 2027-28 and 28-29. BW breaks down his career so far and what this means for the Rapids winger depth chart:
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February 2, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Colorado Rapids sign 2025 SuperDrat pick and Rapids 2 live wire Sydney Wathuta to an MLS contract. Two seasons plus options for 2027-28 and 28-29. BW breaks down his career so far and what this means for the Rapids winger depth chart:
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Patreon Exclusive: Hear from Crookham after his HOF induction, as he discusses lessons learned, some fun stories, a cardboard box as a coffee table, and why the Rapids have bought in to him.
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February 2, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Patreon Exclusive: Hear from Crookham after his HOF induction, as he discusses lessons learned, some fun stories, a cardboard box as a coffee table, and why the Rapids have bought in to him.
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“My success has been in the agency of others.”
Colorado Rapids Brian Crookham reflects on being inducted into the CSA Hall of Fame:
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Colorado Rapids Brian Crookham reflects on being inducted into the CSA Hall of Fame:
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February 2, 2026 at 4:02 PM
“My success has been in the agency of others.”
Colorado Rapids Brian Crookham reflects on being inducted into the CSA Hall of Fame:
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Colorado Rapids Brian Crookham reflects on being inducted into the CSA Hall of Fame:
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Burgundy Wave understands that while Denver Summit were in Santa Barbara in preseason, they played their first preseason game, defeating KC Current 2-1. Don't have goal scorers or lineups, which is important context. Cannot read into the scoreline too much.
February 2, 2026 at 4:10 AM
Burgundy Wave understands that while Denver Summit were in Santa Barbara in preseason, they played their first preseason game, defeating KC Current 2-1. Don't have goal scorers or lineups, which is important context. Cannot read into the scoreline too much.
Article updates with info on Eva Gaetino and "Tash" Flint.
Denver Summit Roster Analysis: Learn about all 20 players signed to the NWSL expansion team and the roster build as a whole as the club begins preseason
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February 1, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Article updates with info on Eva Gaetino and "Tash" Flint.
Inbox: Denver Summit and Tampa Bay Sun FC (USL Gainbridge Super League) swap players. Summit get English forward Natasha “Tash” Flint on loan through March, option to buy. Forward Faith Webber loaned to Tampa for the rest of their season (May). No purchase option.
January 30, 2026 at 10:42 PM
Inbox: Denver Summit and Tampa Bay Sun FC (USL Gainbridge Super League) swap players. Summit get English forward Natasha “Tash” Flint on loan through March, option to buy. Forward Faith Webber loaned to Tampa for the rest of their season (May). No purchase option.
Matteo Moretto of Marca is reporting that Colorado Rapids are pursuing Granada (La Liga 2) center back Loïc Williams. Haven’t been able to confirm but he fits what the Pids are looking for. 6’2”, left footed. Also plays right back. He’s been a starter. Transfermarkt market value €1 million.
January 30, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Matteo Moretto of Marca is reporting that Colorado Rapids are pursuing Granada (La Liga 2) center back Loïc Williams. Haven’t been able to confirm but he fits what the Pids are looking for. 6’2”, left footed. Also plays right back. He’s been a starter. Transfermarkt market value €1 million.
A Brief History of Women's Soccer
Richard Fleming writes about the origins of the game in England, the decades long bans, and the evolution of the game over the last 40 years leading.
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Richard Fleming writes about the origins of the game in England, the decades long bans, and the evolution of the game over the last 40 years leading.
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January 30, 2026 at 4:07 AM
A Brief History of Women's Soccer
Richard Fleming writes about the origins of the game in England, the decades long bans, and the evolution of the game over the last 40 years leading.
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Richard Fleming writes about the origins of the game in England, the decades long bans, and the evolution of the game over the last 40 years leading.
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Highlands Ranch native Ethan Horvath returns to MLS. Ends up in New York when previous reports suggested Minnesota.
New York Red Bulls have signed USMNT goalkeeper Ethan Horvath from Cardiff City on a free transfer. Red Bulls also sent Charlotte FC $75k in 2026 GAM and $75k in 2027 GAM, plus the highest of RBNY’s second round draft picks in the 2027 SuperDraft, for his "discovery rights".
January 29, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Highlands Ranch native Ethan Horvath returns to MLS. Ends up in New York when previous reports suggested Minnesota.
DSGP Location: How Much Does Colorado Rapids Playing in Commerce City and not Downtown Denver Matter?
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January 29, 2026 at 1:55 AM
DSGP Location: How Much Does Colorado Rapids Playing in Commerce City and not Downtown Denver Matter?
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Podcast: Discussing the Cole Bassett Trade
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January 29, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Podcast: Discussing the Cole Bassett Trade
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"A genuine platform to engage the community." Friend of Burgundy Wave Richard Fleming discusses the excitement around and challenges facing Denver Summit FC and WoSo in 2026.
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January 29, 2026 at 1:00 AM
"A genuine platform to engage the community." Friend of Burgundy Wave Richard Fleming discusses the excitement around and challenges facing Denver Summit FC and WoSo in 2026.
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January 28, 2026 at 7:55 PM