Out of everything Jack Price has missed about soccer over the last two injury-riddled seasons, it’s the hunt for greatness with his teammates he’s fixated on the most. In his mind, Price knows he can still compete for trophies in the upper echelons of professional soccer. He also knows his next hunt won’t be with the Colorado Rapids while wearing the captain’s armband, but rather back in England. Price, now a free agent after six seasons in Colorado, spoke to The Denver Post and other local outlets earlier this week for a final “exit interview.” He detailed a contentious end to his time a ..read more

The former Secretary of Defense is getting the call to the Hall of Fame on his first try. Former Colorado Rapids goalkeeper Tim Howard, who spent three and a half seasons with the club from 2016 to ’19 and made 100 appearances, was named to the National Soccer Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024 on Saturday. Howard, who earned 46 of 48 first-place ballots (95.8%) will be formally inducted to the NSHOF in Frisco, Texas, in May. It was Howard’s first year on the ballot since retiring in 2020. To meet eligibility requirements, those considered for the “Players” ballot must be retired for at least three ..read more

The new era of Colorado Rapids soccer will be brash, in-your-face and Centennial State-approved. At least that’s how Bronx-born, Long Island native Chris Armas said he wants his new team to play in Commerce City. The Rapids formally introduced Armas as their 10th permanent head coach in club history on Thursday afternoon at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. The former MLS star, who spent 12 seasons playing for the L.A. Galaxy and Chicago Fire before transitioning into coaching, addressed several topics while speaking with media members — in addition to his preferred style of play. Here’s what Armas ..read more

There was a feeling the Colorado Rapids’ year-end roster moves could be sizable. On Tuesday, those moves were confirmed by the club as it announced its decisions. Colorado announced it had exercised extending contract options on three players and declined seven. Two players’ contracts expired, while another player’s loan ended. The Rapids also said they remain in contract discussions with three of the players whose deals were declined. Those that had their options renewed included defender Andrew Gutman, forward Calvin Harris and midfielder Ralph Priso. All were on the final year of guaranteed ..read more

The Colorado Rapids named Chris Armas as their next head coach, the 10th in team history, in an announcement Friday morning. The announcement confirms what club sources told The Denver Post earlier this week. Since the principle agreement, final contract details were ironed out over the last 48 hours. Armas, 51, has a strong résumé as a player and coach. He most recently was an interim co-head coach at Leeds United in February and also spent time as an assistant at Manchester United. “I’m incredibly proud and excited to take the role as the head coach of the Colorado Rapids,” Armas said in a c ..read more

The Colorado Rapids are set to announce the hiring of Chris Armas as the club’s next head coach Friday, numerous club sources told The Post. Armas, 51, was most recently an assistant and co-interim head coach at a pair of famed English Premier League clubs: Leeds United earlier this year, and as an assistant coach at Manchester United during the 2021-2022 season. The Long Island native has prior head coaching experience in Major League Soccer, first with the New York Red Bulls from 2018-2020, where he compiled a 33-27-11 record and led them to a Supporters Shield in his first season, and then ..read more

It’s been a long time coming, but Cole Bassett is trading in his burgundy-and-blue jersey for the Stars and Stripes. The Colorado Rapids homegrown and Littleton native was called up to the United States men’s Olympic roster Monday for a pair of friendlies later this month as the squad continues to prepare for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. The U.S. will play Iraq (Nov. 18, 9 a.m.) and Morocco (Nov. 21, 7 a.m.) in San Pedro del Pinatar, Spain. The friendlies are part of a training camp for the United States men’s team, which had previously failed to qualify for the tournament for three stra ..read more

It was awfully quiet on the Colorado Rapids coaching search front, but over the last 24 hours, things have heated up considerably. On Thursday, The Athletic’s Tom Bogert and Paul Tenorio reported that former Toronto FC and New York Red Bulls head coach Chris Armas is among the finalists. Then Friday morning, ESPN’s Jeff Carlisle added that Charlotte FC assistant Pa-Modou Kah is also a finalist, as is interim head coach Chris Little. A fourth candidate’s identity is not known at this stage. The Rapids are said to be in the final stages of the search with a decision expected “imminently.” Here’s ..read more

The Colorado Rapids have begun their offseason makeover. First, the team announced Thursday afternoon that captain Jack Price did not have his option for the 2024 season renewed. Then, an hour later, the club disclosed it did not intend to re-sign Chilean striker Diego Rubio, clearing the way for him to enter MLS free agency. Neither announcement came as a surprise after both players revealed on social media over the weekend that they were not returning in 2024. Rubio, 30, joined Colorado five seasons ago and made 114 appearances and 97 starts, notching 38 goals and 26 assists. He departs as t ..read more

The Colorado Rapids issued a heartfelt goodbye to a pillar of the club on Thursday. The team formally announced it declined midfielder and team captain Jack Price’s contract option for the 2024 MLS season. The decision makes Price a free agent, with a return to his roots in the English Football League probable. On Thursday, team president Pádraig Smith issued a statement calling Price the “heartbeat of our team.” “We’re incredibly grateful to Jack for everything he brought to our club over the last six years,” Smith said. “He was a selfless leader both on and off the pitch, quickly becoming th ..read more