BW on Chris Armas getting hired at Kansas City Current: "KC Current is getting a good coach and a good person. I hope for the best for Armas in Kansas City, except when his side plays Denver." By @spencer-baldwin.bsky.social burgundywave.com/2026/01/22/c...

The Colorado Rapids lost to Real Salt Lake but retained the Rocky Mountain Cup. It looks like they'll miss the playoffs. We try to make sense of this result and what it means: burgundywave.com/2025/10/04/r...

Rocky Mountain Cup Preview: Colorado Rapids at Real Salt Lake for a 'Cup Final' and a Playoff Race Six-Pointer By @spencer-baldwin.bsky.social burgundywave.com/2025/10/03/c...

Colorado Rapids at FC Dallas Preview: Rafa Santos form, a healthy roster, Lalas Abubakar, and another match with playoff implications. By @spencer-baldwin.bsky.social burgundywave.com/2025/09/19/r...

Rapids Unified Team wins it at the death with a last minute penalty! 1-0 win for Rapids Unified!

Should Colorado Rapids extend head coach Chris Armas? @spencer-baldwin.bsky.social breaks down Armas and the Pids 2024 rehabilitation, recent struggles, potential, and whether this all comes down to making the playoffs and winning a playoff game: burgundywave.com/2025/09/11/s...

Frustrating Loss on the Road for Colorado- Rapids vs Galaxy Recap burgundywave.com/2025/08/24/r...

The Colorado Rapids announced today that they have signed Australian center back Lucas Herrington on a four-year deal starting in 2026. Burgundy Wave has all the details: burgundywave.com/2025/08/13/r...

Colorado Rapids get a rare away win at Minnesota on the back of a Darren Yapi brace. How the team got the result with a different formation and a homegrown hero: burgundywave.com/2025/08/10/d...

Colorado Rapids return to MLS play after their Leagues Cup campaign. Rapids vs Minnesota. Quick turnaround for both teams. Colorado trying to adjust to life without Djordje. Big playoff implications. burgundywave.com/2025/08/09/r...

Colorado announced the signing of Alexis Manyoma on loan from Estudiantes. Burgundy Wave has all the details: burgundywave.com/2025/08/08/r...

A heavily rotated Colorado Rapids side was able to get a point against Cruz Azul, but lost 5-4 on penalties. -Which youngsters stepped up? -Armas' thoughts on Djordje's departure -Who takes the set pieces without Djordje? -Takeaways from Leagues Cup burgundywave.com/2025/08/07/r...

Leagues Cup Dead Rubber: Colorado Rapids vs Cruz Azul Preview No Mihailović. Navarro TBD. Already eliminated from Leagues Cup. Minnesota on Sunday. HDMOF. burgundywave.com/2025/08/06/r...

#PidsPicsThatGoHard @spencer-baldwin.bsky.social

Colorado Rapids vs Philadelphia Union Preview: Debuting the third kit, Philly beating expectations, an injury in midfield, and who takes penalties? burgundywave.com/2025/07/25/r...

Burgundy Wave Reacts: Chidozie Awaziem transfers from Colorado Rapids to FC Nantes burgundywave.com/2025/07/24/c...

Drippin’ or trippin’? Burgundy Wave reacts to the Original Green Kit, the club’s throw back third kit launch: burgundywave.com/2025/07/16/c...

The Rapids have waived DP Kevin Cabral. What does this mean for Colorado, and who will fill the DP-sized hole? burgundywave.com/2025/07/18/k...

Injury Availability Report 7/16: The Rapids remain relatively healthy. Nico Hansen is the new addition with a groin injury. Steffen being back just got more important. Jackson Travis is available after his questionable suspension. No surprises from Seattle, the long term injuries remain long term.

S8E20: Djordje and the Goal Scorers Rabbi's out so @5280keith.bsky.social and @spencer-baldwin.bsky.social create a three-man midfield. USMNT news, referees, Rapids' best win of the season, hopes for the third kit, Kévin Cabral's absence, and previewing Seattle. bleav.com/shows/holdin...

Colorado Rapids vs Vancouver Whitecaps Preview: Final home match before Leagues Cup burgundywave.com/2025/07/11/c...

Injury availability report 7/12: Rapids getting healthy! The Rapids appeal to rescind Travis’ red is unsuccessful, not surprising but still frustrating. Frederick and Alex Harris both out. Vancouver with a pretty long list of absences.

Burgundy Wave looks at Colorado Rapids branding, colors, and kits throughout the years ahead of the 30th season third kit launch next week: Fantastic work by @spencer-baldwin.bsky.social burgundywave.com/2025/06/22/3...

A rescheduled matchup in LA: Previewing Colorado Rapids at LAFC burgundywave.com/2025/07/08/a...

Player availability report 7/9: Alex Harris joins Vines and Steffen. No real surprises from either team. LAFC without Maxine Chanot. Reggie Cannon is back after his yellow card accumulation suspension.

Colorado Rapids vs Sporting KC Preview: 4th of July, no Peter Vermes, and finding offense with or without Djordje Mihailović and Cole Bassett. burgundywave.com/2025/07/03/c...

Colorado Rapids vs New England Revolution Preview: A late scratch to a key player, building on Wednesday's win, Vines back, and thoughts on the Revs. burgundywave.com/2025/06/27/c...

Colorado Rapids vs LA Galaxy Preview: Finding home form, set pieces, finding offense with or without Cole Bassett, and LA Galaxy's terrible title defense. @spencer-baldwin.bsky.social writes: burgundywave.com/2025/06/23/c...

Shutout at Home for Second Straight Match- Colorado Rapids lose to Orlando burgundywave.com/2025/06/15/s...

Inter Conference Clash: Colorado Rapids Orlando City Preview Bouncing back from the Austin game, production from wide players, formation, injury updates, and more. burgundywave.com/2025/06/13/c...

No Cole Bassett on the injury report. No surprises either, with Frederick on international duty and Steffen out due to his knee injury. No Freeman for Orlando is expected.

Made it into enemy territory. Go Pids!

Colorado Rapids vs Portland Timbers Preview: Injury updates, Darren Yapi leading the line, and exorcising Providence Park demons. burgundywave.com/2025/05/28/c...

Preparation, breakaway saves, and starting on 7 hours notice. Nico Hansen is doing amazing things for Colorado Rapids, writes @spencer-baldwin.bsky.social: burgundywave.com/2025/05/27/n...

Colorado Rapids-St. Louis CITY Preview: Mental Health Awareness night burgundywave.com/2025/05/23/r...

Rafa is unable to go against RSL. Steffen also a question mark after his injury he picked up against San Diego. RSL have an extensive list of injuries, will be interesting to see who can go for them. Who should take Rafa’s place on Saturday?

Five Games Winless: Colorado Rapids Lose in First Trip to Snapdragon Stadium burgundywave.com/2025/05/15/c...

Colorado Rapids at San Diego FC Preview: Colorado's first ever visit to Snapdragon burgundywave.com/2025/05/13/c...

Rafa is out against San Diego. Adam Beaudry is back after his ankle injury. Minimal list for San Diego as well. Do the Rapids go back to a one striker system with Rafa out, or does a winger fill in for the Brazilian?

First Repeat Opponent of 2025: Colorado Rapids San Jose Preview By @spencer-baldwin.bsky.social burgundywave.com/2025/05/09/r...

No Armas, Little Party: Colorado frustrated by low block as D.C. United score two in first-half stoppage time to stun the Rapids. Takeaways from acting HC Chris Little & more about how Chris Armas communicated from Dallas. Story from @spencer-baldwin.bsky.social. burgundywave.com/2025/05/03/n...

The team from the Rockies heads East. The Colorado Rapids will make the trek to our nation's capital on Saturday evening to square off against a struggling D.C. United side. The Matchday 11 preview from @spencer-baldwin.bsky.social. burgundywave.com/2025/05/03/c... #Rapids96

Cole Bassett out against DC United for a calf injury, hopefully nothing long term. Vines off the injury report, that’s a good sign. DC has an extensive list of injuries. No Peglow, and Benteke is questionable. Two very different injury reports.

Lots of talking points: Rapids tie the Sounders after a controversial foul call denies Rafael Navarro the winner. Story by @spencer-baldwin.bsky.social. burgundywave.com/2025/04/27/r...

Here's what you need to know heading into tonight's clash vs. Seattle Sounders. Preview from @spencer-baldwin.bsky.social detailing the latest on who'll start in goal, and a symmetrical Seattle side. burgundywave.com/2025/04/25/n...

Vines out with a groin injury. That’s the only surprise from the injury report for both teams. Seattle relatively healthy, Rapids are going to be missing their first two goalkeepers. Nico Hansen first start?

Early Trip to the Lone Star State: Colorado Rapids at Houston Dynamo Preview By @spencer-baldwin.bsky.social burgundywave.com/2025/04/18/r...

Sources: The Portland Timbers acquire versatile attacker Omir Fernandez from the Colorado Rapids. Deal is $200k GAM + $50k add ons. Rapids already bought down Fernandez so he hits Portland at reduced budget charge. www.givemesport.com/mls-transfer...

Rapids continue to get healthier, with Connor Ronan back from his appendicitis. Houston are also getting a little healthier but still have too many injuries for comfort.

Colorado Rapids at Vancouver Whitecaps Preview: By @spencer-baldwin.bsky.social burgundywave.com/2025/04/04/c...