Burgundy Wave
@burgundywave.bsky.social
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 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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The Law of Transitive Property
February 2, 2026 at 4:36 AM
The Law of Transitive Property
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.
burgundywave.com/2026/01/29/h...
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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Teams that go with 2 DPs, 4 U22 players have an option to buy additional GAM at a certain date. Not aware of a rule that says you can’t take Cashver money to buy said GAM.
January 29, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Teams that go with 2 DPs, 4 U22 players have an option to buy additional GAM at a certain date. Not aware of a rule that says you can’t take Cashver money to buy said GAM.
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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Add Alex Harris as “maybe a 10” along with KDP and that’s about it. An injury to any of the first four you listed and one of the kids has to be ready.
January 28, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Add Alex Harris as “maybe a 10” along with KDP and that’s about it. An injury to any of the first four you listed and one of the kids has to be ready.
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January 28, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Lucas Herrington: “The league attracted me. I was excited when my agent brought it up. Colorado’s got a lot of young exciting players.”
“I’m just an 18-year-old looking to enjoy my football in America.”
He and Chris Sharpie have enjoyed talking Aussie Culture. Hasn’t met Charlie Harper yet.
“I’m just an 18-year-old looking to enjoy my football in America.”
He and Chris Sharpie have enjoyed talking Aussie Culture. Hasn’t met Charlie Harper yet.
January 28, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Lucas Herrington: “The league attracted me. I was excited when my agent brought it up. Colorado’s got a lot of young exciting players.”
“I’m just an 18-year-old looking to enjoy my football in America.”
He and Chris Sharpie have enjoyed talking Aussie Culture. Hasn’t met Charlie Harper yet.
“I’m just an 18-year-old looking to enjoy my football in America.”
He and Chris Sharpie have enjoyed talking Aussie Culture. Hasn’t met Charlie Harper yet.
Seems clear the Rapids think they had enough depth at midfield and Cole Bassett was a player they could sell and get better by spending what they got back at other positions.
Reminds us of @josephsamelson.com’s bit about Bassett being a bit of a luxury player.
Reminds us of @josephsamelson.com’s bit about Bassett being a bit of a luxury player.
January 28, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Seems clear the Rapids think they had enough depth at midfield and Cole Bassett was a player they could sell and get better by spending what they got back at other positions.
Reminds us of @josephsamelson.com’s bit about Bassett being a bit of a luxury player.
Reminds us of @josephsamelson.com’s bit about Bassett being a bit of a luxury player.
“That’s something that’s accelerated over the last 24 hours.” “Change isn’t always comfortable.” “Unbelievable person. Real top player. We’re going to have to make difficult choices.”
Said there will be signings. That transfer revenue will be spent. Judge the team at the end of the window.
Said there will be signings. That transfer revenue will be spent. Judge the team at the end of the window.
January 28, 2026 at 7:58 PM
“That’s something that’s accelerated over the last 24 hours.” “Change isn’t always comfortable.” “Unbelievable person. Real top player. We’re going to have to make difficult choices.”
Said there will be signings. That transfer revenue will be spent. Judge the team at the end of the window.
Said there will be signings. That transfer revenue will be spent. Judge the team at the end of the window.
Matt Wells on the reason transfer Cole Bassett: “There’s going to be change. Squad composition comes into that bracket. This allows us to strengthen the squad by sharing resources across other areas of the pitch. In midfield, I feel I have good competition. In other areas, that’s lacking.”
January 28, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Matt Wells on the reason transfer Cole Bassett: “There’s going to be change. Squad composition comes into that bracket. This allows us to strengthen the squad by sharing resources across other areas of the pitch. In midfield, I feel I have good competition. In other areas, that’s lacking.”
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BREAKING: New Colorado Rapids midfielder Hamzat Ojediran has arrived in Denver and will join the team in Florida as soon as possible.
January 28, 2026 at 5:30 PM
BREAKING: New Colorado Rapids midfielder Hamzat Ojediran has arrived in Denver and will join the team in Florida as soon as possible.