DNVR Colorado Rapids Podcast

Colorado Rapids and USMNT legend, Marcelo Balboa joins us in a special edition of DNVR Rapids.   We talk to Celo about his favorite moments with the franchise, what to expect from his jersey retirement this weekend, the state of the Rapids and USMNT, plus a whole lot more.     Intro - 0:00 Welcome In - 1:00 A youthful Veteran’s perspective - 2:00 Walking down memory lane? - 6:00 Rapids Mt. Rushmor...

The Colorado Rapids have sold their star player, Djordje Mihailovic, to Toronto FC in a shocking midseason move. While reshuffling their back line this transfer window, the Rapids attack has a lot to figure out after losing one of their best offensive weapons ever.   What can we expect from the new-look Rapids starting with tonight’s matchup in Leagues Cup against Cruz Azul?   We’re joined by Kevi...

Zack Steffen and the Colorado Rapids made a historic comeback vs the Seattle Sounders. Rafael Navarro ignited a 3-0 comeback after drawing two penalties that were put away by Cole Bassett and Djordje Mihailovic. Darren Yapi came in late in the game to put score the tieing goal. This is the Rapids first 3-0 comeback in franchise history.     Denver NSWL finally has a name and its Denver Summit FC....

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The 2025 Colorado Rapids season has hit the fan in a hurry. After a devastating tie to the Revolution and home loss to the SKC, we’re not sure where to go from here?   The USMNT’s Gold Cup run ended and we’ve got thoughts with the 2026 World Cup fast approaching.   Plus, we’ve got a new kit drop upcoming Denver NWSL news and a whole lot more.   Intro- 0:00 Not a happy Pids update- 2:07 Biggest iss...

Denver NWSL’s new President and General Manager join us in studio at the DNVR Bar. Before our Happy Hour with their supporter’s group.   Join us as we ask Jen Millet what brought her to this new franchise and why as a Colorado native she believes in this market’s ability to become a top destination for NWL stars.   And we talk through next steps with Curt Johnson on hiring a coach, putting a whole...

The Colorado Rapids are in a downslide losing two in a row and 5 of their last 7 games. It’s Paddle of Panic time for the Rapids? how serious is this losing streak and what are our expectations the rest of the season?   Colorado acquired Israeli International Stav Lemkin as their new center back. We talk through your reactions on the Burgundy Boy’s new signing.   The vibes have never been lower fo...

The Colorado Rapids are rolling (well, kind of)! Join us **LIVE** as we break down two massive 1-0 victories including a win over RSL to keep the **Rocky Mountain Cup** in Colorado!   Intro - 0:00 Flowers from the Fellas - 3:48 Talking USMNT - 34:00 Ronaldo to Seattle? - 51:00 Going into Portland - 55:45   **Match Recaps:**   - **Colorado Rapids 1-0 Real Salt Lake** — Rapids reclaim the RMC at hom...

It’s been a rough stretch for your Colorado Rapids. After a disappointing 2-0 loss to San Jose the guys break out the paddle of panic and talk through the panic meter for the Pids at this juncture of the season.   With a game tonight and the RMC on the line this weekend we preview the upcoming matches and how Colorado can get out of this negative streak.   The USNT dropped new kits, we’ve got our...

Join us for an exclusive interview with Zack Steffen, goalkeeper for the Colorado Rapids and USMNT, as we dive into the Rapids’ strong start to the 2025 MLS season, his thoughts on the USMNT, and his role as the new spokesperson for Rapids Unified.   - Zack Steffen on year-2 with the Rapids - Behind-the-scenes of Colorado’s 2025 campaign - Thoughts on the USMNT and working with coach Mauricio Poch...

In this episode of DNVR Rapids, we dive deep into the Colorado Rapids' recent performances, including *back-to-back draws* for Chris Armas and the burgundy boys. Special guest Sacha Kljestan, former USMNT and MLS star, joins us to break down the Rapids' current form, tactical shifts, and what's next for the club in the 2025 MLS season.   We analyze key players, team mentality, and whether Colorado...

In this episode, we break down the Colorado Rapids' impressive win against San Diego FC. As Cole Bassett and Darren Yapi look revived with Chris Armas’ new formation. What changed tactically? How did the Rapids find their rhythm after the tough loss to Vancouver? We analyze every angle of this key MLS matchup and what it means for the rest of the season..   Topics covered:   - Colorado Rapids tact...

The Colorado Rapids are back in the win column, and we’re breaking it all down! Zack Steffen and Đorđe Mihailović led the charge, but who else has stood out six games into the MLS season? Plus, after a tough Champions Cup elimination, we evaluate the Rapids’ early-season performance.   Late-game heroics have been the theme—three of the last four goals have come after the 70th minute. Why are the P...

What do the Rapids have to win vs Charlotte? Join Duane Brown and Andre Simone as they are joined by MLS Analyst Devon Kerr to break it all down. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

THIS WEEK ONLY! BECOME A DIEHARD FOR JUST $36 https://thednvr.com/intro-offer-youtube An ALLCITY Network Production Colorado Rapids are facing the San Jose Earthquakes and we are here to break it down with MLS Season Pass commentator Paul Dolan. Who will win? Will Zack Steffen get the better of Bruce Arenas?   PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports...

We’re back! after a CONCACAF Champions Cup elimination and two very different ties two games into the MLS season. With the MLS season underway, it's time to overreact! We break down how concerned Colorado Rapids fans should be after the first few games. Are early struggles a sign of trouble, or is it too soon to panic?   Next, we take a look around the **MLS Western Conference** and revisit some o...

The Colorado Rapids just came off a frigid win against LAFC with some magic from Djordje Mihailovic. We saw Sam Bassett’s debut and a scary Reggie Cannon injury in a second half that had lots action as the Pids took down Olivier Giroud and muzzled Denis Bouanga. With the MLS season here we give out our preseason Western Conference preview and predictions. Talk through the new addition Josh Atencio...

On today’s special edition of the DNVR Rapids podcast we’re breaking down the NEW Colorado Rapids Headwaters kit, it's connection to Colorado and the community. The rest of the league also released their new jerseys for the upcoming season we go through them all ranking them from Messi to messy. Where do the rest of the league’s kits stack up against the Rapids. Join Duane Brown & Andre Simone as...

A new women’s soccer team arrives in the Mile High City and our guy Duane Brown has all the latest from the events last week. What we should expect from a new NWSL team in Denver. We’ve got plenty of Colorado Rapids stuff to get into too with the Pids signing Ted Ku-DiPietro to a big money deal and our position previews. Join Duane and Andre Simone for our biggest questions at each position and ho...

The Colorado Rapids have had an offseason full of transactions and most importantly draft picks. There might not have been a marquee signing but the Burgundy Boys are getting younger. We go through the biggest moves of the offseason and Duane Brown’s takeaways from media day. Sam Bassett is staying home and the Pids have a new center back pairing in Chidozie Awaziem and Ian Murphy. There have been...

The Colorado Rapids acquired Chidozie Awazium and Ian Murphy from FC Cincinnati in exchange for $1 million in GAM during the MLS Half-Day Trade Window. Where do the new defenders fit in the 2025 roster plans? How can they work in the Chris Armas system? The Rapids also acquired all of Philadelphia Union’s draft picks for the next three years. Can Padraig Smith strike gold in the MLS SuperDraft aga...

36-Hour Sale! Become a DNVR Diehard for just $36! https://thednvr.com/intro-offer-youtube   Finally, Colorado Rapids head coach Chris Armas has been elected to the National Soccer Hall of Fame. Armas had a tremendous club career as a player with the Los Angeles Galaxy and Chicago Fire, and was the US Soccer Athlete of the Year in 2000. We take a look back at his career and what the announcement me...

The Colorado Rapids have announced their end of year MLS roster decisions. What does this mean for young players like Oliver Larraz and Calvin Harris? Have we seen the last of Lalas Abubakar in Burgundy? Can Seb Anderson find a spot on the 2025 roster? Then, the guys discuss Cole Bassett’s 2024 season, what he means to the club, and what we can expect from him in 2025. Join Duane Brown and Mitchel...

Christian Pulisic led the way with two goals as the USMNT cruised past Jamaica in the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals. Ricardo Pepi and Tim Weah added goals for the US, are 2-0-0 under new head coach Mauricio Pochettino. What are the early takeaways from the team’s performance for the new boss? Also, the fellas take a look back at the year Djordje Mihailovic had in his debut season in Burgun...

We take a look back at the preseason Colorado Rapids Our Guys draft - did Cole Bassett, Calvin Harris, and Djordje Mihailovic live up to being a first round pick? Nobody picked Moise Bombito, and one pick never saw a first-team minute. Then, we play a Rapids Jeopardy game before taking a look at the Eastern Conference Playoff picture without Lionel Messi, Cucho Hernandez, or Luciano Acosta in the...