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Charlotte FC look to build momentum vs. Colorado
The task for Charlotte FC is to keep building what already has been a noteworthy opening stretch of the season.,Charlotte will visit the Colorado Rapids for Saturday's match at Commerce City, Colo.,"This is the scary thing with this team," Charlotte midfielder Ashley Westwood said. "There's so much ...
After two draws, Rapids hit road to face Austin FC
Austin FC will look to their home pitch for an advantage as they host the Colorado Rapids on Saturday in a Western Conference match.,The Verde (1-1-0, 3 points) head home on the heels of a 1-0 loss in Portland on March 1. Austin looked as if it would split the points before surrendering a set-piece ...
Rapids D Jackson Travis (thumb) out 4-6 weeks
Colorado Rapids defender Jackson Travis will be sidelined four-to-six weeks after surgery on his right thumb.,The team announced Friday that Travis, 21, underwent a procedure to repair a scaphoid fracture.,Travis signed as a homegrown player in February 2022 and made his MLS debut in February 2024.,...
Rapids sign D Michael Edwards to new contract
The Colorado Rapids signed defender Michael Edwards to a new contract for 2025 with a club option for 2026.,Edwards, 24, made his MLS debut in 2024 and contributed one goal in four matches (two starts).,"Michael is a player who has progressed through our system, gaining experience with both the Firs...
Rapids sign M Sam Bassett to homegrown contract
The Colorado Rapids signed midfielder Sam Bassett to a one-year homegrown contract on Tuesday.,The deal includes club options for 2026, 2027 and 2028 for the 21-year-old from Littleton, Colo.,He is the younger brother of Rapids midfielder Cole Bassett, making them the first homegrown siblings in tea...
Rapids transfer D Miguel Navarro to Argentina's Talleres
The Colorado Rapids announced the permanent transfer of defender Miguel Navarro to Argentina's Club Atletico Talleres on Wednesday.,The Primera Division side exercised its purchase option following the completion of Navarro's loan stint. He has played in 37 matches for Talleres since arriving on Jan...
After squandering top seed, Galaxy open playoffs vs. Rapids
The Los Angeles Galaxy beat Colorado twice in the regular season and rate as significant favorites to advance deep into the MLS Cup Playoffs.,But the Rapids aren't about to lay down despite a dismal stretch to end the regular season.,Seventh-seeded Colorado looks to improve on its recent play while ...
Rapids set for final playoff tune-up against Austin FC
The Colorado Rapids will look to improve their status for the upcoming MLS playoffs when they travel to face Austin FC on Saturday in the regular-season finale for both teams.,The Rapids (15-13-5, 50 points) head to Decision Day in sixth place in the Western Conference and can improve one position w...
Kelvin Yeboah gets another brace as Minnesota United blank Rapids
Kelvin Yeboah scored two goals and Hassani Dotson also scored to lead Minnesota United to a 3-0 victory over the Colorado Rapids on Saturday night in Saint Paul, Minn.,It was the second brace in six matches for Yeboah, who signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with the Loons in July as a designate...
Rafael Navarro's goal powers Rapids past Timbers
Rafael Navarro's goal in the 71st minute Saturday night snapped a tie and led the Colorado Rapids to a 2-1 win over the Portland Timbers in Commerce City, Colo.,With an assist from Djordje Mihailovic, Navarro scored his 14th goal of the season on a header to the top right corner, putting him two awa...
FC Dallas continue playoff push against visiting Rapids
FC Dallas remain below the MLS Cup Playoffs line in the Western Conference, but they're gaining fast.,After going 3-0-1 over the past four matches, Dallas (9-11-6, 33 points) is just one point behind Austin FC for the West's ninth and final postseason berth entering Saturday's home match with the Co...
Formidable at home, Rapids eager to add to St. Louis' road woes
Good luck trying to take down the Colorado Rapids on their home pitch.,The Rapids (10-8-4, 34 points) are 6-2-2 as the hosts this season and enter the match against visiting St. Louis City on Sunday undefeated in their past five (4-0-1). They haven't lost at home since May 11.,"With our fans, with a...
Rapids face CF Montreal, seek third straight win
The Colorado Rapids have found ways to be productive on the offensive end. Maintaining some good defense could lead to more rewards., ,The Rapids face visiting CF Montreal on Saturday night in Commerce City, Colo., ,In three of its past six matches, Colorado (8-7-4, 28 points) has tallied three goal...
Rapids snap skid, dispatch Austin FC
Cole Bassett and Rafael Navarro each scored a goal as the Colorado Rapids blanked Austin FC 2-0 on Saturday night in Commerce City, Colo.,Bassett got the Rapids on the board in the first half, and Navarro gave the hosts a two-goal cushion early in the second as Colorado (7-7-4, 25 points) picked up ...
Colorado Rapids’ Max Alves suspended for alleged unlawful sports gambling
The Colorado Rapids have suspended attacker Max Alves in connection to a match-fixing ring in Brazil, per an ESPN report. The Major League Soccer club made a statement acknowledging the situation but did not name Alves for any player in the remarks. The MLS’ official account made a similar statement...
Sporting Kansas City and the Rapids were unclear on the concept last night
As I’ve said in the past, I’m still something of an MLS novice. This is the first season I’ve truly tried to work against my “europhile” ways and really get in up to the elbow in America’s domestic league....
Soccer Team's Postgame Fireworks Canceled Due To Plague
If you were hoping to catch some fireworks after Saturday night’s Montreal Impact-Colorado Rapids soccer match, bad news: It’s off because of the damn plague....
Tim Howard Suspended Three Games For Telling A Fan What Sounds Like "Fuck Your Mother"
Tim Howard has been suspended three games by MLS for what the league is calling an “inappropriate fan interaction”—in this case, telling a fan to “fuck your mother” or some variation thereof....
Shkëlzen Gashi Rocket Goal Puts Colorado Up 1-0<em></em>
Shkëlzen Gashi’s 40-yard screamer gave Colorado a 1-0 match lead and drew the Rapids even on aggregate with the L.A. Galaxy in their MLS playoff match today in Denver. We like MLS highlights!...
Former MLS Reporter: Team Pushed To Get Me Fired
The Colorado Rapids are slouching toward the end of a dispiriting season, and because this is how sports work, fans are wondering whom should be blamed. Last week, one of them asked MLSsoccer.com Rapids beat reporter Chris Bianchi for his opinion. Here's how he responded:...