Category: Rapids 2
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Erik Bushey Leaves Colorado Rapids 2 for MLS NEXT Pro Expansion Side AC Grand Rapids
Commerce City, Colo. – Colorado Rapids 2 Head Coach Erik Bushey has left the club after nearly a decade in the organization. Bushey has joined MLS NEXT Pro expansion side AC Grand Rapids, who will start in 2027. The news was announced by both clubs Friday. “I’m especially grateful to the players who I’ve had…
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The Colorado Rapids Video Board is Being Replaced. Neglect of Infrastructure Defines KSE’s Ownership of the MLS Club.
Editorial – This past Thursday, Rocky Mountain Soccer Journal reported that Colorado Rapids are “on track” to replace the much maligned scoreboard ahead of the 2027-28 MLS season. This among other details were shared by Club President Pádraig Smith during a town hall before the September 12 game against CF Montreal at DICK’s Sporting Goods…
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2025 Colorado Rapids Press Corps Awards
Commerce City, Colo. – Burgundy Wave in conjunction with the Colorado Rapids independent media present the eigth annual Independent Colorado Rapids Press Corps Awards. As the independent media covering this team, we take seriously the opportunity to cover the 2025 Colorado Rapids season and objectively cover the club. This article is a reflection of that.…
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Switchbacks’ Yosuke Hanya eager to display creativity, ability against Rapids
Colorado Springs, Co. — Yosuke Hanya was thankful that one Colorado club gave him a chance to make his debut as a professional soccer player. But he knows it’s the black-and-blue of the Switchbacks where he wants to make a name for himself. Ahead of Wednesday’s Round of 16 U.S. Open Cup I-25 Derby showdown,…
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Dante Sealy Goal: Colorado Rapids Survive Union Omaha in Open Cup
Commerce City, Colo.- Survive and advance. Into the hat. Sometimes that’s the mindset. On Tuesday night, the Colorado Rapids were a step slower. The hosted USL League One contender Union Omaha. It was a tougher game than Saturday. Matt Wells made seven changes from the squad that walloped Houston. The lineup was as follows: Nico…
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Rapids International Window Roundup: Colorado Players Return to MLS Play After Successful International Window
Commerce City, Colo.- As the Colorado Rapids turn their attention to Toronto FC on the weekend, several Burgundy Boys made their impact on the international stage this past week. Several Colorado players made their impact internationally. Defender Lucas Herrington received his first call up to the Australian National Team. An honor he was “buzzing” to…
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Breaking: Colorado Rapids Sign Billo Diop to First Team Contract
Commerce City, Colo.- Colorado Rapids have signed Mamadou Billo Diop to an MLS contract, the club announced Saturday. It is a three-season contract through 2027-28. There are a pair of team options years through 2029-30. Billo Diop signed with Rapids 2 out of high school from DME Academy in Florida. In 2025, he played in…
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Colorado Rapids Loan Homegrown Goalkeeper Adam Beaudry to USL Side Loudoun United
Commerce City, Colo. – Colorado Rapids have loaned Homegrown goalkeeper Adam Beaudry to USL Championship side Loudoun United for the 2026 season, the club announced Tuesday. Colorado retains the option to recall the 19-year-old at any time. Box State Footy was the first to report. Beaudry is a Rapids Academy graduate, having spent 2023 with…
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Colorado Rapids Sign Sydney Wathuta to First Team Contract
Commerce City, Colo. – Sydney Wathuta has signed a first team contract with Colorado Rapids, the club announced Monday. The contract is a 2+1+1, two seasons through 2027. Team options for 2027-28 and 2028-29. Wathuta was the 16th overall pick in the 2025 MLS SuperDraft. Wathuta played two years of college soccer at the University…
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Brian Crookham Inducted into Colorado Soccer Association Hall of Fame
Westminster, Colo. – Brian Crookham has been inducted into the Colorado Soccer Association Hall of Fame. Saturday night, he spoke as part of his induction at the CSA Annual General Meeting and Award Banquet. This comes after Crookham received the MLS NEXT Pro Executive of the Year Award this past December. The Colorado Rapids’ Director…
