Braidon Nourse
@braidonnourse.bsky.social
Covering the Colorado Rapids and soccer in Colorado for The Denver Post. Questions? Story ideas? DMs open
Here at DU Soccer Stadium for the Summit League semifinal between the Pioneers and Oral Roberts.
And in case you haven’t seen, a soccer stadium in Colorado has a new video board! Picture doesn’t do justice to its size.
And in case you haven’t seen, a soccer stadium in Colorado has a new video board! Picture doesn’t do justice to its size.
November 9, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Here at DU Soccer Stadium for the Summit League semifinal between the Pioneers and Oral Roberts.
And in case you haven’t seen, a soccer stadium in Colorado has a new video board! Picture doesn’t do justice to its size.
And in case you haven’t seen, a soccer stadium in Colorado has a new video board! Picture doesn’t do justice to its size.
All the stops being pulled out for Rapids 2 tonight. They’re playing for a spot in the MLS NEXT Pro final against Minnesota United II. They fell at this stage in this building two years ago.
November 3, 2025 at 1:37 AM
All the stops being pulled out for Rapids 2 tonight. They’re playing for a spot in the MLS NEXT Pro final against Minnesota United II. They fell at this stage in this building two years ago.
Demoff mentioned he wants to find a unique organizational strategy no one else does, but wants to emulate teams like Philly. Their superpower is the academy. The Rapids, not so much…
As Demoff spewed all these things, I can’t help but think Pádraig Smith was sitting there like
As Demoff spewed all these things, I can’t help but think Pádraig Smith was sitting there like
November 2, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Demoff mentioned he wants to find a unique organizational strategy no one else does, but wants to emulate teams like Philly. Their superpower is the academy. The Rapids, not so much…
As Demoff spewed all these things, I can’t help but think Pádraig Smith was sitting there like
As Demoff spewed all these things, I can’t help but think Pádraig Smith was sitting there like
Minutes away from meeting with Colorado Rapids president Pádraig Smith and KSE President of Team and Media Operations Kevin Demoff.
Should be live on Rapids channels shortly.
Should be live on Rapids channels shortly.
October 30, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Minutes away from meeting with Colorado Rapids president Pádraig Smith and KSE President of Team and Media Operations Kevin Demoff.
Should be live on Rapids channels shortly.
Should be live on Rapids channels shortly.
However sorely this campaign ended, it’s still unreal I get to call this work.
This year taught me more than any other and has been stressful, but equally rewarding. The people pictured, and all you who read and listen, make it worth the long days.
Season three ✅
This year taught me more than any other and has been stressful, but equally rewarding. The people pictured, and all you who read and listen, make it worth the long days.
Season three ✅
October 19, 2025 at 3:09 PM
However sorely this campaign ended, it’s still unreal I get to call this work.
This year taught me more than any other and has been stressful, but equally rewarding. The people pictured, and all you who read and listen, make it worth the long days.
Season three ✅
This year taught me more than any other and has been stressful, but equally rewarding. The people pictured, and all you who read and listen, make it worth the long days.
Season three ✅
Kickoff at DSGP for the USMNT friendly against Australia.
October 15, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Kickoff at DSGP for the USMNT friendly against Australia.
FC Dallas is now unbeaten in eight games after beating LA Galaxy today. That puts them a point ahead of the Colorado Rapids with matches played equal.
RSL would take ninth with a game in hand with a win over Colorado. Tonight will feel like a million-pointer for the Rapids.
RSL would take ninth with a game in hand with a win over Colorado. Tonight will feel like a million-pointer for the Rapids.
October 4, 2025 at 11:39 PM
FC Dallas is now unbeaten in eight games after beating LA Galaxy today. That puts them a point ahead of the Colorado Rapids with matches played equal.
RSL would take ninth with a game in hand with a win over Colorado. Tonight will feel like a million-pointer for the Rapids.
RSL would take ninth with a game in hand with a win over Colorado. Tonight will feel like a million-pointer for the Rapids.
I met John during 2024 MLS preseason right after I joined The Denver Post. Later on I found this picture of me playing HS soccer back in 2017 (!). Look who took the photo. Even better, it was used for a Post story (!!).
We had a great laugh about it. How small this world is.
We had a great laugh about it. How small this world is.
September 19, 2025 at 4:33 PM
I met John during 2024 MLS preseason right after I joined The Denver Post. Later on I found this picture of me playing HS soccer back in 2017 (!). Look who took the photo. Even better, it was used for a Post story (!!).
We had a great laugh about it. How small this world is.
We had a great laugh about it. How small this world is.
MLS roster profiles have been released. Kévin Cabral's salary is still being covered in part by the Rapids, hence his still being listed as a DP. Not sure what the split looks like.
That's only for the rest of this season. Club looking to move to 2-DP, 4-U22 next year and on.
That's only for the rest of this season. Club looking to move to 2-DP, 4-U22 next year and on.
September 19, 2025 at 3:28 PM
MLS roster profiles have been released. Kévin Cabral's salary is still being covered in part by the Rapids, hence his still being listed as a DP. Not sure what the split looks like.
That's only for the rest of this season. Club looking to move to 2-DP, 4-U22 next year and on.
That's only for the rest of this season. Club looking to move to 2-DP, 4-U22 next year and on.
Double rainbow forming over DSGP ahead of Rapids/Dynamo
September 14, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Double rainbow forming over DSGP ahead of Rapids/Dynamo
First time in program history that CSU women’s soccer is ranked. They’re 6-0-0 with four shutouts and only 2 GA. Next match this Sunday against in-state DU Pioneers, who are 2-2-3.
GO RAMS BABY
GO RAMS BABY
September 9, 2025 at 7:42 PM
First time in program history that CSU women’s soccer is ranked. They’re 6-0-0 with four shutouts and only 2 GA. Next match this Sunday against in-state DU Pioneers, who are 2-2-3.
GO RAMS BABY
GO RAMS BABY
TBD but these numbers look pretty good
September 2, 2025 at 6:02 PM
TBD but these numbers look pretty good
Via Alexis Manyoma’s Instagram, looks like people are offering farewells to him.
Logic says he’ll find himself in Commerce City very soon.
Logic says he’ll find himself in Commerce City very soon.
August 29, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Via Alexis Manyoma’s Instagram, looks like people are offering farewells to him.
Logic says he’ll find himself in Commerce City very soon.
Logic says he’ll find himself in Commerce City very soon.
All of No One Good FC, @bymattpollard.bsky.social and I especially, now that THE RAPIDS are finally done with the transfer window.
August 22, 2025 at 4:37 AM
All of No One Good FC, @bymattpollard.bsky.social and I especially, now that THE RAPIDS are finally done with the transfer window.
Ladies and gentlemen, Paxten Aaronson.
August 22, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Ladies and gentlemen, Paxten Aaronson.
Let’s do this! Paxten Aaronson, Chris Armas and Pádraig Smith to speak. Live stream on Rapids’ YouTube.
August 21, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Let’s do this! Paxten Aaronson, Chris Armas and Pádraig Smith to speak. Live stream on Rapids’ YouTube.
Per Instagram, looks like the Denver Summit supporters’ group will be called the 14ers.
August 18, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Per Instagram, looks like the Denver Summit supporters’ group will be called the 14ers.
A little Easter egg down by the Rapids’ bench 🔥🔥
August 16, 2025 at 11:41 PM
A little Easter egg down by the Rapids’ bench 🔥🔥
Marcelo Balboa’s number unveiled in the Legend’s Corner the day his jersey is retired.
August 16, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Marcelo Balboa’s number unveiled in the Legend’s Corner the day his jersey is retired.
📍 DU Soccer Stadium
August 15, 2025 at 3:40 PM
📍 DU Soccer Stadium
Credit because there is a lot of Tijuana red in the stands, but a stark contrast from Thursday in terms of supporters’ section
August 4, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Credit because there is a lot of Tijuana red in the stands, but a stark contrast from Thursday in terms of supporters’ section