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.

Rob Holding of Crystal Palace (right) and teammate Sam Johnstone (left) look on prior to the Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC and West Ham United FC at Selhurst Park on August 24, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Patrick Khachfe/Getty Images)

Rapids sign center back Rob Holding from Premier League’s Crystal Palace

August 3, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

The Colorado Rapids have filled the hole Chidozie Awaziem left behind last month.

Colorado Rapids forward Rafael Navarro (9) jumps into the air and celebrates with fans after scoring a goal at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado, on July 31, 2025. The Colorado Rapids played Santos during phase one of the Leagues Cup. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Rapids rally for Leagues Cup-opening win over Santos Laguna

August 1, 2025 at 7:19 p.m.

What’s Leagues Cup without a little Rapids magic?

Colorado Rapids goalkeeper Zack Steffen deflects a shot by Toluca in the first half of a Leagues Cup soccer match<

Rapids looking to Leagues Cup for spark without repeating last year’s burnout

July 30, 2025 at 6:47 p.m.

Last year’s Leagues Cup was a fairy tale for the Colorado Rapids, but perhaps also a cautionary one.

Colorado Rapids fans welcoem the team to the pitch to face the Vancouver Whitecaps in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Rapids give up lead late, lose to MLS leader Philadelphia Union

July 27, 2025 at 8:39 a.m.

The Rapids are winless in nine straight away games.

Atlanta United defender Noah Cobb, left, defends against Toronto FC midfielder Derrick Etienne, front right, during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, June 29, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)

Rapids sign U.S. Youth international center back Noah Cobb on loan

July 25, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

The Colorado Rapids are replenishing their back line.

Colorado Rapids forward Kévin Cabral (91) in the first half of an MLS soccer match Sunday, July 7, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Rapids waive winger Kévin Cabral with transfer window looming

July 18, 2025 at 6:25 p.m.

Mid-season madness has officially started for the Colorado Rapids, less than a week before the MLS secondary transfer window opens.

Chidozie Awaziem #6 of Colorado Rapids passes as he is defended by Olivier Giroud #9 of Los Angeles FC during a 1-0 Los Angeles FC win in the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup at BMO Stadium on February 25, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Sources: FC Nantes finalizing deal for Rapids’ Chidozie Awaziem

July 17, 2025 at 9:16 p.m.

The Colorado Rapids’ back line has taken a major hit. Sources confirmed to The Denver Post that French club FC Nantes is finalizing a deal to sign Rapids center back...