Author: Spencer Baldwin
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Who Needs Djordje? Yapi Hour in Minnesota! – Rapids vs Minnesota Recap
Saint Paul, Minnesota– Colorado snuck into Minnesota and snuck out with all three points on the back of a Darren Yapi brace. The homegrown’s two goals were just enough to cancel out a Tani Oluwaseyi goal and get the 2-1 win in Saint Paul. The Rapids gave Minnesota their first back-to-back loss of the season,…
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First MLS Game After Leagues Cup- Rapids vs Minnesota Preview
Saint Paul, Minnesota– The Rapids return to MLS play after a middle-of-the-road Leagues Cup campaign. Neither Colorado nor Minnesota was one of the four MLS teams to advance to phase two in Leagues Cup, so no rescheduling was needed. Minnesota went into their last Leagues Cup match with hopes of advancing and fielded a full-strength…
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Official: Colorado Rapids sign Alexis Manyoma from Estudiantes
Commerce City, CO – The Colorado Rapids have signed U-22 initiative player Alexis Manyoma from Argentinian side Estudiantes. Manyoma joins on a loan until next summer with an option to buy. Sources tell Burgundy Wave that there is a loan fee, nothing exorbitant. The loan expires July 21, 2026. Alexis Manyoma joined Estudiantes de la…
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Nico Hansen Shines as Colorado lose on Pens – Rapids vs Cruz Azul Recap
Carson, California – In a true dead rubber matchup between already eliminated Colorado Rapids and Cruz Azul, Colorado was able to field a team consisting mostly of backups and still get a result against a close to full-strength Cruz Azul side. La Máquina ended up with the extra point in a shootout win after a…
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Leagues Cup Dead Rubber – Rapids vs Cruz Azul Preview
Carson, California— After that sort of week from the Rapids, it’s difficult to look ahead to a Leagues Cup match. Neither team has anything to play for. Colorado will face Cruz Azul with both sides already out of contention for a top-four spot. However, it will be interesting to see how Colorado reacts to their…
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Official: Colorado Rapids sign Rob Holding from Crystal Palace for 18-months
Commerce City, CO – The Colorado Rapids have signed center back Rob Holding from Premier League side Crystal Palace. Burgundy Wave can confirm this is an 18-month contract on a free transfer. Holding has yet to complete his visa paperwork. He will not be able to train, play matches, or do media interviews until that…
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Second Leagues Cup Game Preview: Colorado Rapids vs Tijuana
Commerce City, CO— The Rapids will have a quick turnaround to face Club Tijuana in the second match of Leagues Cup. Colorado will look to make it six straight victories over Liga MX sides after a successful start to the campaign against Santos Laguna. The Rapids came back from a goal down to win for…
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First Leagues Cup Match for Colorado- Rapids vs Santos Preview
Commerce City, CO— The Rapids take a break from MLS with their first match in Leagues Cup. Colorado took home third place in the last edition of the League Cup. They will look to continue their good run of form against Liga MX opponents as they face Santos Laguna. Santos will be one of three…
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Debut for the Throwback Third Kit- Rapids vs Union Preview
Chester, Pennsylvania– The Rapids return from a ten-day hiatus with an away trip to Philadelphia. Colorado (8-6-10, 30 points, 7th place) will face the Philadelphia Union (14-5-5, 47 points, 3rd place) for the first time since the Rapids won the third-place match in Leagues Cup last season. It will be the first Rapids vs. Union…
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Chidozie Awaziem Transfered to FC Nantes
Commerce City, CO – Chidozie Awaziem has officially been transferred to FC Nantes, following rumors of a potential move for several weeks. Chido returns to Nantes, playing in the French first division in 2017/2018. He had become a sort of journeyman since his stint in France, most recently bringing his talents to the United States…
