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Really favorable draw all things considered. Only real concern is maybe the familiarity given Australia and Paraguay have both come recently to the U.S. to play them.

There it is. The USMNT will play Paraguay, Australia, and the winner of European Playoff C (Türkiye, Romania, Slovakia, or Kosovo).

Thank goodness that’s finally over.

What do you know, it’s another recent opponent. The USMNT will play Paraguay in their opening game at the World Cup. The Yanks played them just last month, winning 2-1.

It will be a Chris Sharpie Derby at the World Cup as the USMNT will play Australia. The Yanks beat the Socceroos 2-1 at DSGP back in October.

The World Cup draw feels like a Rapids lightning delay

Inbox: We have a schedule for the 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. Colorado Rapids will enter in the Round of 32 April 14-15. First team, not Rapids 2. A 7:15 AM MT press release might be a first, even if coming from the East Coast.

Happy Thanksgiving Colorado Soccer Community. We’re grateful for you, your engagement, and passion. Four years ago, we had the greatest tailgate of all time. (Let’s not talk about the end of the game)

Hope Nate finds a good landing spot. He’ll have a job in USLC for sure. A better loan spell this year and maybe the Rapids pick up his option. Another draft pick that came in hyped and didn’t do anything for the first team.

“Top ten least bad moments in Rapids history”

Inbox: Colorado Rapids make their end of year roster decisions. Hansen, Travis, and Yapi picked up. Everyone else declined. Club in discussions with Amadou (meh), Harris and Larraz (good), and Santos.

Surprised the club didn’t pick up option then negotiate with Santos. Surprised Sam Bassett cut.

2026 Colorado Rapids Schedule - Messi in Colorado? - Burgundy Wave The Colorado Rapids announced their schedule for the 2026 MLS season, the last season to have the spring-to-fall schedule.

Colorado Rapids announced the 2026 MLS schedule. Some big matchups like Messi in Colorado and a game against an old friend. Burgundy Wave breaks it down:

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Denver Summit News Roundtable: "The Kickoff" at Mile High, uncertainty about the Santa Fe Yards stadium site, and signing some defenders
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MLS we'll be making some changes to MLS Season Pass on Apple TV in 2026. The Board of Governors finally voted to move to a European season calendar. We take a look on what this means from a Colorado Rapids perspective. Bundle up.
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Colorado Springs Switchbacks have named Alan McCann as their new head coach. He’s been with the club since 2021 in various roles. He’s previously been the Technical Director.

Inbox: Denver Summit sign Megan Reid. Canadian international defender. Made 81 appearances across four seasons with Angel City. Signed a three-year deal through 2028.

What can Colorado Rapids fans expect from this offseason? Friend of BW Eric Stinson shares his thoughts:
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#TBT: Top ten moments in Colorado Rapids history

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Denver Summit FC Signs NWSL Ironwoman Kaleigh Kurtz Denver Summit FC announced today the signing of center back Kaleigh Kurtz, a multiple-time NWSL Champion, Shield winner, Challenge Cup winner, and record-setting ironwoman, ahead of the club’s inaugur...

THE ULTIMATE IRONWOMAN 👏

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He’ll cost a pretty penny and have lots of suitors. Not as good as he was a few years ago. But he’d be what the Rapids FO wanted Maxsø to be. If KSE wants to make a statement . . .

Inbox: Denver Summit surpass 8,500 season ticket holders for 2026. That’s over two thirds the capacity of the temporary stadium and over half of the planned capacity for the Santa Fe yards stadium.

FULL TIME AFTER PKS: New York Red Bulls II - 3, Colorado Rapids 2 - 3, Red Bulls II wins 3-1 after a penalty kick shootout and the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Cup.

A heartbreaking way for Rapidos to go out. So close again and that elusive NEXT Pro title still alludes a well-run side of the Rapids. #Rapids96

PK Shootout:

Colorado Rapids 2: ❌❌🟢❌
NYRB II: 🟢🟢🟢

Alex Harris has his shot saved by Causey. That's it. New York Red Bulls II wins the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Cup.
#Rapids96

PK Shootout:

Colorado Rapids 2: ❌❌🟢
NYRB II: 🟢🟢🟢

Antony García scores for Colorado Rapids 2.

Andy Rojas puts it in the far right corner.
#Rapids96

PK Shootout:

Colorado Rapids 2: ❌❌
NYRB II: 🟢🟢

Billo Diop hits it off the crossbar and it stays out.

Jimenez scores for Red Bulls II.
#Rapids96

PK Shootout:

Colorado Rapids II: ❌
NYRB II: 🟢

Anderson Rosa is denied; The ball hits the back of the head of Causey, hits the post and stays out.

Worth scores for RBII. #Rapids96

Colorado won the coin toss and will shoot first. #Rapids96

END OF EXTRA TIME:
Colorado Rapids 2 - 3, New York Red Bulls II - 3.

'Keepers have been so, so clutch tonight. Now, for the first time in MLS NEXT Pro Cup history, the title will be decided in penalty kick shootout. #Rapids96

120' Three minutes of stoppage time in the second half of extra time. #Rapids96

117' Diop nearly scored for Colorado but his shot from beyond the 18 kept rising. Heckuva effort. #Rapids96

115' ZACK CAMPAGNOLO!

A chaos ball falls to the feet of Mijahir Jiménez and the R2 'keeper dives to his right and saves. #Rapids96