Commerce City, Colo. - Colorado Rapids 2 Head Coach Erik Bushey is expected to leave the club after nearly a decade in the organization, as first reported by Tom Bogert of The Athletic. Burgundy Wave can confirm this reporting. Bushey is expected to join MLS NEXT Pro expansion side AC Grand Rapids, who will start in 2027. Erik Bushey's R2 and Colorado legacy: …

Carson, Calif.- The Rapids fell 3-2 to the La Galaxy on Saturday night, marking another away defeat and another game they defensively failed to close out. It was a strange formation for Matt Wells. Donavan Phillip was at striker, all four available wingbacks started, and Morgan Whittaker also was involved. Whatever the tactical plan was it worked, and by halftime the Rapids found themselves two goals up on the LA Galaxy.

Carson, Calif. - Saturday night at Dignity Health Sports Park could define the Colorado Rapids season. A Donovan Phillip goal led the way to a two goal lead. For the second straight game, they had a two goal lead to protect. It was time for them to finally show some grit. Both Colorado and LA Galaxy were dealing with international duty absences and injuries.

Kansas City, Mo. - It was another must-win game for Denver Summit FC. It was another tough road match against an opponent on the playoff bubble. Once again, they had a lead to protect. The result could determine their season. KC Current hosted Lindsey Heaps and company on Saturday lunch time at CPKC Stadium. Much has been made about the NWSL availability report "obfuscating" players' futures to use Summit Up's phrasing.

Carson, California– The Colorado Rapids (11-3-12, 7th West) will take an international break after they travel to LA to take on the LA Galaxy (8-9-10, 8th West). Despite the two-week break after this match, the international window has already started, and both teams will be without some players. This is a showdown for 7th and 8th, and it couldn’t be more important for the Rapids in staying above the playoff line.

Linz, Austria - Austria hosted Israel in the UEFA Nations League group stage on Thursday evening. Colorado Rapids U22 striker Sayed Abu Farchi scored the only goal for the visitors. Austria won the match 3-1. Abu Farchi and Austria's Kevin Danso were given yellow cards in the 52nd minute prior to a corner for the home side. Four minutes later, Abu Farchi scored on a header off a corner to tie the match 1-1.

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