Fulltime. 4-1 to the Rapids. Paxten gets a brace, Rafa gets one, and Wayne gets his first MLS goal. It was a hot night in KC. It wasn't a great goal to concede. But it was a great result and a performance to build on. Wells gets his first points away from home. #Rapids96

Denver Summit FC announced today the signing of Japanese international forward Yuzuki Yamamoto, one of the top emerging attacking talents in Asia. “Yuzuki has a tremendous upside in her ability to play on both sides of the ball and we are thrilled to welcome her to Denver,” said Curt Johnson.

Inbox: USMNT roster is out for the March window. No Rapids players, not surprising. At this point, there need to be a bunch of injuries for Zack Steffen to make the World Cup. He’s not high enough on Poch’s radar.

🚨 Wholesome content alert @espnw Ten months after surviving a life-threatening on-field cardiac event, Savy King return to the pitch for Angel City yesterday #NWSL #WOSO

Inbox: MLS announced 2026 playoff schedule: Wildcard games Nov 18. Best of 3 round Nov 20-Dec 2. Conference finals Dec 11-12 (Friday, Saturday). MLS Cup December 18.

Brrrrr

Denver Summit FC debut spoiled by Janine Sonis Red Card: burgundywave.com/2026/03/14/j...

. @photog-johnb.bsky.social found another photo from that day. Marco Pappa on the bench. Forgot about Denis Castillo.

Why Colorado Rapids are so high on Billo Diop and what success looks like for him in 2026 as an MLS center forward: burgundywave.com/2026/03/14/c...

The first ever lineup in Denver Summit FC history. Would the pressing 4-4-2/4-2-4 formation, Man City style but we'll see. Fitting that Highlands Ranch's Janine Sonis is the first ever captain! Jasmine Aikey and Camryn Biegalski are out with knee injuries. Thoughts?

Mile High Heat Check: Colorado Rapids vs Inter Miami and Messi current get in price is $74 + fees. 5% of lower bowl seats left. For Denver Summit, get is $46 + fees. They have more of the upper bowl open right now. Thoughts?

Denver Summit Bay FC Preview: What to expect in Summit's first ever game in NWSL burgundywave.com/2026/03/14/s...

Denver Summit FC Season Preview: @photog-johnb.bsky.social takes a look at how Nick Cushing and Curt Johnson have built the squad and what to expect in 2026. burgundywave.com/2026/03/14/s...

Does this count as footy scran dinner? @rabbimarkasherg.bsky.social

Colorado Rapids lose in Matt Wells' debut: "We were a combination of scared, fearful, and passive." burgundywave.com/2026/02/22/m...

Brian Jennings Player Feature 🚨: Dante Sealy is ready to cook and vibe for Colorado Rapids in 2026. burgundywave.com/2026/02/20/d...

Previewing Seattle Sounders vs Colorado Rapids: - The Matt Wells era begins - Thoughts on a secretively preseason - Darren Yapi comments - Consistent and formidable Seattle burgundywave.com/2026/02/21/s...

The Farm FC: How former MLS player Jeb Brovsky and friends are building a youth soccer home for misfits and rebels in Colorado. burgundywave.com/2026/02/19/t...

Gonna need @rabbimarkasherg.bsky.social credential to say HTHL for a few Hounds games this year. Not just when Loudoun comes to visit.

Capsule collection review: Full zip jacket: 7/10. Solid. Clean. Quarter zip: 9/10. Great use of chosen colors. Fun. T-shirt: 4/10. Back’s fun. Not a plain white t Guy. Both bags: 8/10. Need to see in person. A little busy. Catchy. Polo: 10/10. Rapids but rugby union. Perfect.

. @photog-johnb.bsky.social takes a look at Denver Summit's newest star signing: Pauline Peyraud-Magnin burgundywave.com/2026/02/16/p...

Colorado Rapids lose to Columbus Crew in a preseason scrimmage 4-1. The game was two 60 minute periods. Alexis Manyoma had the goal for the Rapids. It was the final goal of the game. No public info yet on the Crew scorers or the nature of those goals.

Some weekend reading for you: @brendanploen.bsky.social nerds out about the 2026 litmus test that will be Denver Summit and Colorado Rapids playing at Mile High and DSGP. Couldn't have designed a better controlled study if we tried. burgundywave.com/2026/02/06/d...

Had a great time on @commercecityradio.bsky.social. Mitch and I formally appointed Lucas Herrington the Earl of Grogzwig.

Colorado Rapids have loaned Homegrown goalkeeper Adam Beaudry to USL Championship side Loudoun United. We break down this opportunity for the young hyped shot stopper: burgundywave.com/2026/02/05/a...

Inbox: Colorado Rapids have sent two International Roster Slots to Chicago Fire for $850K in GAM. $600K in 2026, $250K in 2027. This is a league record GAM cost for an INT Slot. Rapids get more GAM but also limits further international signings unless a player is getting a Green Card.

$425K GAM for an International Slot is great Rapids Math. Curious to see where this window goes with this move and the Bassett money.

Burgundy Wave spoke on @stumptownfooty.bsky.social Radio about Cole Bassett's move from the Rapids to the Timbers: stumptown-footy.ghost.io/stumptown-ra...

Milan Cortina ice hockey arena praised after first practice session apnews.com/article/hock...

Inbox: It’s official. Colorado Rapids trade Homegrown midfielder Cole Bassett to Portland Timbers. Cash transfer. $2.65 million up front. $950k in incentives rising to up to $3.6 mill. Sell on percentage. This hurts.

A Brief History of Women's Soccer Richard Fleming writes about the origins of the game in England, the decades long bans, and the evolution of the game over the last 40 years leading. burgundywave.com/2026/01/29/h...

Matteo Moretto of Marca is reporting that Colorado Rapids are pursuing Granada (La Liga 2) center back Loïc Williams. Haven’t been able to confirm but he fits what the Pids are looking for. 6’2”, left footed. Also plays right back. He’s been a starter. Transfermarkt market value €1 million.

Inbox: Denver Summit and Tampa Bay Sun FC (USL Gainbridge Super League) swap players. Summit get English forward Natasha “Tash” Flint on loan through March, option to buy. Forward Faith Webber loaned to Tampa for the rest of their season (May). No purchase option.

Podcast: Discussing the Cole Bassett Trade burgundywave.com/2026/01/28/p...

Can confirm Tom Bogert's reporting. Cole Bassett likely leaving Colorado Rapids for Portland Timbers. $2.65 million cash transfer, incentives up to $3.7 million. Sell on clause. Shocked at the valuation. Wonder whether he wanted out. Between this and Sealy, this offseason better work Padraig.

Cole Bassett to Portland Timbers: - Reacting to the shock report - Rapids Math ain’t math-ing - Cole’s legacy and what comes next for Matt Wells - Revenge Tour at the home opener??? burgundywave.com/2026/01/27/c...

DSGP Location: How Much Does Colorado Rapids Playing in Commerce City and not Downtown Denver Matter? burgundywave.com/2026/01/23/c...

UC Health nominated John Babiak as a recipient for the “Jersey Off Our Backs” activation. He received a kit from midfielder Oli Larraz, who John has known since he was a kid.

Tomorrow's front page of the Minnesota Star Tribune. 👀

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...

Inbox: MLS confirms dates of their 2026 transfer windows. Primary Transfer Window: January 26-March 26 Secondary Transfer Window: July 13-September 2 Second window is now more aligned with European leagues.

Inbox: MLS publishes how much GAM everybody has. This is a snapshot in time and only part of the puzzle. Colorado Rapids in the bottom 10 for GAM. That Dante Sealy trade was a big factor. How close were your spreadsheets @rabbimarkasherg.bsky.social @rapidsjason.bsky.social?

Breaking down the 2026 Denver Summit schedule and the NWSL schedule: By @photog-johnb.bsky.social burgundywave.com/2026/01/15/2...

After Denver Summit media, @photog-johnb.bsky.social and I went to The Flour Shop (Instagram worthy cookie and coffee place). We found the couch @rapidsjason.bsky.social should sit on when writing about Summit.

Atmospheric chemist Susan Solomon was born #OTD in 1956. Solomon, working with colleagues at NOAA, proposed/confirmed the cause of the Antarctic ozone hole, chlorofluorocarbons. She led the Nat'l Ozone Expedition to Antarctica to collect evidence & was the only woman on the team. #WomenInSTEM (1/2)

Bruce Springsteen: “ICE should get the fuck out of Minneapolis.”

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Éamon Zayed Left Northern Colorado Hailstorm a Winner as Club Banks on NISA in 2026: burgundywave.com/2026/01/19/e...

2025 MLS Fan Survey: Our friends over at SixOneFive Soccer got media outlets from most MLS teams and put together a survey. Learn what fans think of Apple TV, the calendar change, the Messi bias, media coverage and more. burgundywave.com/2025/12/29/2...