There was a feeling the Colorado Rapids' year-end roster moves could be sizable. Colorado announced it had exercised extending contract options on three players and declined seven. The Rapids also said they remain in contract discussions with three of the players whose deals were declined ..read more

The Colorado Rapids have brought in Chris Armas as their new permanent coach after Robin Fraser was let go in September. Armas has been an assistant coach in the Premier League the last few seasons, first with Manchester United (2021-22) and then with Leeds United (2023 ..read more

The Colorado Rapids have brought in Chris Armas as their new permanent coach after Robin Fraser was let go in September. Armas has been an assistant coach in the Premier League the last few seasons, first with Manchester United (2021-22) and then with Leeds United (2023 ..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 st ..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 ..read more

Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondent Nov 3, 2023, 12:24 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Email Print Open Extended Reactions The Colorado Rapids ' search for a new manager has reached its final stage, with current Charlotte FC assistant coach Pa-Modou Kah one of four finalists, sources told ESPN. Sources also confirmed an earlier report from The Athletic that current interim manager Chris Little and former New York Red Bulls and Toronto FC manager Chris Armas are also in the final group. - Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) The iden ..read more

With the 2023 MLS season wrapped up for the Colorado Rapids, major changes are on the way for 2024. Burgundy Wave has heard that the front office is looking to finalize the signing of a new head coach in the coming weeks, so let's take a look at the main contenders for the job. Jack Wilshere is undoubtedly the standout name in the list of candidates. Wilshere was once considered to be the next generational talent in Arsenal's midfield, but an unwavering barrage of injuries derailed his career, and the former England international was forced into retirement at the age of 30 ..read more

Real Salt Lake Homegrown midfielder Diego Luna has been named to the MLSsoccer.com's Major League Soccer Team of the Matchday for Matchday 38 following the team's 1-0 win over Rocky Mountain Cup rivals, Colorado Rapids. This is Luna's second time being named in the MLS TOTM Starting XI this season. Since being named in the prestigious MLS 22 under 22 list two weeks ago, Luna has now scored in back to back games for RSL. Last week, he scored late against the LA Galaxy to earn the Claret-and-Cobalt a hard fought draw, and then this weekend he sealed the game winner against Colorado to take all t ..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. Rubio, 30, joined Colorado five seasons ago and made 114 appearances and 97 starts, notching 38 goals and 26 assists ..read more

Alan Velasco scored late in the first half and FC Dallas settled for a 1-1 draw Saturday night with the Colorado Rapids when a victory would have clinched a spot in the postseason. Rafael Navarro scored his first career goal, finding the net unassisted in the 25th minute to give Colorado (5-16-12) the lead. It was Navarro's ninth career appearance — all starts ..read more