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The Colorado Rapids signed third-round draft pick Donovan Phillip to a two-year contract, which includes three club options that could extend the deal through June 2030.

Rapids sign GK Nico Hansen to new contract

The Colorado Rapids signed goalkeeper Nico Hansen to a new contract Thursday that runs through the 2027-28 season. The deal includes options for the 2028-29 and 2029-30 campaigns for the 24-year-old Hansen, who made his MLS debut in 2025.

Rapids acquire Nigerian M Hamzat Ojediran

The Colorado Rapids acquired midfielder Hamzat Ojediran from RC Lens of France's Ligue 1 on Thursday. The 22-year-old Nigerian international is signed through 2028-29 with club options for 2029-30 and 2030-31.

Kansas City Current announce Chris Armas as next head coach

The Kansas City Current named former Major League Soccer manager Chris Armas the club’s new head coach in an announcement Wednesday. A former United States men’s national team midfielder and MLS champion, Armas most recently coached the Colorado Rapids of MLS.

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.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / December 23

Rapids name Matt Wells as head coach

The Colorado Rapids named Matt Wells as their new head coach on Tuesday. Wells, 37, has been an assistant coach at English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur since April 2023.

Report: Rapids to hire Tottenham assistant as head coach

The Colorado Rapids will name Matt Wells, an assistant with Tottenham of the English Premier League, as its next head coach, The Athletic reported Friday.

Soccer News / ESPN / December 12

Sources: Rapids to name Spurs' Wells as coach

The Colorado Rapids are poised to name Tottenham Hotspur assistant coach Matt Wells to be the team's next manager, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / October 30

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Rapids part ways with head coach Chris Armas

The Colorado Rapids and head coach Chris Armas announced Monday they have mutually parted ways after two seasons. The Rapids went 11-15-8 this season and finished 11th in the Western Conference to miss out on a playoff spot.

Soccer News / ESPN / October 22

Ex-USMNT interim coach Hudson hired by Thailand

Thailand hired former Colorado Rapids and U.S. men's national team interim coach Anthony Hudson as coach of its men's soccer team Wednesday.

Diogo Goncalves' first-half goal holds up, RSL shut out Rapids

Diogo Goncalves scored late during the first half to lift Real Salt Lake to a 1-0 victory over the visiting Colorado Rapids on Saturday night, a result that saw the teams trade places in the Western Conference standings.

Paxton Aaronson’s Potential Move to Colorado Rapids: A Game-Changer for Club and Player

Paxton Aaronson is a player that the USMNT has been watching for a few years, particularly during his time in Germany. Paxton has been a promising young talent who has shown glimpses of being a great player for club and Country.

Rafael Navarro News / Field Level Media / August 17

Rafael Navarro brace leads Rapids to victory over Atlanta United

Rafael Navarro scored his team-leading 10th and 11th goals and assisted on another to lift the Colorado Rapids to a 3-1 victory over Atlanta United on Saturday night in Commerce City, Colo.

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Soccer News / Field Level Media / August 10

Darren Yapi's first career brace lifts Rapids over Minnesota

Darren Yapi scored his first career brace to lift the visiting Colorado Rapids to a 2-1 victory at Minnesota United on Sunday. Yapi's fifth and sixth goals of the season came 10 minutes apart in the second half for Colorado (9-11-6, 33 points), which snapped a nine-match road league winless streak.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / July 25

Rapids hope to break through stingy Union defense

The Colorado Rapids will hope to build off a historic result from the week before when they visit the Philadelphia Union on Saturday night in Chester, Pa.

Colorado Rapids’ Road to the 2025 MLS Playoffs: How They Remain in the Race

The Colorado Rapids are one of the league’s classic teams that have been in America’s top flight since the very beginning. Despite only obtaining one piece of hardware in the MLS, it is hard not to think of the Rapids when talking about the MLS.

MLS transactions roundup: Rapids waive F Kevin Cabral

The Colorado Rapids waived French forward Kevin Cabral on Friday, opening a Designated Player roster spot. Cabral, 26, tallied seven goals and four assists in 68 MLS matches since joining the Rapids in 2023.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / July 17

Rapids rally from 3-goal deficit to salvage draw with Sounders

Darren Yapi scored the tying goal less than a minute after coming off the bench as the Colorado Rapids fought back from a three-goal deficit to earn a 3-3 draw against the host Seattle Sounders on Wednesday night.

Sources: Rapids' Cannon wins Boavista appeal

Colorado Rapids defender Reggie Cannon has won his appeal against former club Boavista in the Court of Arbitration for Sport, sources told ESPN.

Zack Steffen News / Field Level Media / June 10

Rapids GK Zack Steffen has knee surgery, out 4-6 weeks

Colorado Rapids goalkeeper Zack Steffen underwent right knee surgery and will miss four to six weeks, the team announced Tuesday. The injury puts Steffen out of the upcoming CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Chris Armas News / Yardbarker / September 24, 2024

How high can Colorado Rapids rise in MLS postseason?

A last-place finish in the Western Conference and an embarrassing valuation — that was the story for Colorado in 2023. But in 2024, the narrative is flipped.

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2023 Colorado Rapids Season Review

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. – 2023 was in many ways the worst year in the history of the Colorado Rapids. Early season injuries to Jack Price and Diego Rubio saw them get off to a slow start.