Braidon Nourse

Braidon Nourse is a freelance sports reporter for The Denver Post, covering the Colorado Rapids and area sports. He is a recent Colorado State journalism graduate who covered Rams sports for three years for the Rocky Mountain Collegian and CSU Athletic Department. During his time at CSU, the Aurora native also spent the 2023 season covering the Rapids for Denver Sports Magazine.

Israel's Stav Lemkin kicks the ball during the Group D soccer match between Israel and Japan, at the La Beaujoire stadium, at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Nantes, France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez)

Rapids agree to transfer fee on Israeli international center back Stav Lemkin, sources say

June 9, 2025 at 10:42 p.m.

The struggling Colorado Rapids may make a mid-season splash for their back line.

Fans welcome the Colorado Rapids to the pitch in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Rapids shut out by Austin FC at home, lose second straight

June 8, 2025 at 9:55 a.m.

At a certain point, the Rapids’ obsession with upgrading shots is delaying the inevitable. Either way, the ball does not go into the net.

Controlling owner Rob Cohen speaks during an introductory press conference for the NWSL at GALS School in Denver on March 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Denver NWSL finalizes ownership headlined by stars like Mikaela Shiffrin, Peyton Manning

June 6, 2025 at 8:46 a.m.

Mikaela Shiffrin and Peyton Manning are among the high-profile and Colorado-rooted names on the new Denver NWSL franchise’s finalized ownership roster.

Colorado Rapids' goalkeeper Zack Steffen (95) holds the ball after making a save against Austin FC at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City on Saturday, June 15, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)

Rapids goalkeeper Zack Steffen departs USMNT camp with knee injury

June 4, 2025 at 5:52 p.m.

Zack Steffen’s comeback season has ground to a halt.

Fans greet the Colorado Rapids to the pitch in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Three Points: Djordje Mihailovic shows why he deserves USMNT spot for Gold Cup

May 29, 2025 at 9:01 a.m.

Djordje Mihailovic impressed for the Colorado Rapids, but the hour mark against the Portland Timbers proved costly for his team.

Rapids endure lightning delay, beat St. Louis City for second straight win

May 25, 2025 at 12:38 p.m.

After a lightning delay, the Colorado Rapids scored and held on for a win over St. Louis City at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park.

Colorado Rapids defender Reggie Cannon (4) in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Rapids found their stride against Real Salt Lake with familiar formation. Expect the same against St. Louis

May 23, 2025 at 9:58 a.m.

A tactical change from Rapids head coach Chris Armas produced a strong result against Real Salt Lake.

Zack Steffen (22) of United States makes a save in the first half of a game against Costa Rica at Inter&Co Stadium on Jan. 22, 2025, in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

Rapids’ Zack Steffen called up to USMNT for June friendlies

May 22, 2025 at 5:56 p.m.

The U.S. men’s national team named a 27-player roster on Thursday for its June training camp ahead of a pair of friendlies and ultimately the Concacaf Gold Cup, which is...

Colorado Rapids midfielder Cole Bassett, right, drives past Real Salt Lake forward Zavier Gozo, left, in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Rapids beat Real Salt Lake to begin Rocky Mountain Cup defense

May 17, 2025 at 11:06 p.m.

The start of a Rocky Mountain Cup defense for the Colorado Rapids felt like an exhibition until the Rapids blew through the door in the 70th minute.

The Colorado Rapids Unified team huddles during a game against FC Dallas Unified on Aug. 31, 2024, at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas. (Courtesy of Colorado Rapids)

Zack Steffen’s connection to Rapids Unified program produces ‘life-changing’ relationship

May 16, 2025 at 5:45 a.m.

Nothing could have topped the moment Colin Underly learned Zack Steffen had signed with the Colorado Rapids.

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