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 tactical shift & player performance

- New transfer window opens we look at the Rapids new transfers so far this season and start our wishlist

- Impact on the Western Conference standings

- Denver NWSL updates

Join Duane Brown, Yahir Vazquez and Andre Simone for the show. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for weekly coverage of MLS, Colorado Rapids, and NWSL action!

0:00 Start

3:00 The Pids formation change

18:00 Kevin Cabral

25:00 KDP

27:00 Does the new formation hurt Georgie

33:15 Is the 4-4-2 here to stay?

37:30 Talking transfers

49:40 Developing players for the USMNT

52:00 Denver NWSL Team Update

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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 Pids only scoring late? Do we have a *Kevin* problem, and could Omir Fernandez be the solution?

It’s time for some *Star Spangled Banter*! We check the USMNT panic meter and ask: Are the old heads right in their criticism of the national team?

Plus, NWSL updates, predictions, and picks. Like, comment, and subscribe for more Colorado Rapids talk, and follow us for exclusive content! #Rapids96 #MLS #USMNT

0:00 Start

3:00 Pids take down Charlotte

7:30 Flowers from the Fellas

32:00 Do we have a Kevin problem?

39:45 Star Spangled Banter

53:35 NWSL Update

59:20 Final Thoughts

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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.

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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?

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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 of the **best and worst preseason takes.** Who’s proving the doubters wrong, and who’s already making their supporters nervous?

Plus, Colorado’s **new NWSL team** has announced potential names! We discuss the options, our favorites, and what they could mean for the future of soccer in Colorado.

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👍 Like, comment, and let us know—how high is your panic meter for the Rapids?

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0:00 Start

2:30 Panic Meter

15:17 Depth and panic meter part 2

27:19 Things we're most encouraged by

33:35 Western Conference early takes

39:29 NWSL Name possibilities

52:10 The road ahead for the Rapids

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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 and draft “Our guys” on the Rapids.

0:00 Start

3:00 Champions Cup win

16:40 Western Conference predictions

31:55 Rapids in the Western Conference

44:44 Our Guys Draft

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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 we get ready for the 2025 season.

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New kits are here! - 1:20

Kit review 2025 - 4:00

The message behind the kits - 14:00

Ranking the rest of the kits - 20:10

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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 how we what formation we could see Colorado playing in this (next) season.

0:00 Intro

2:15 Denver joins the NWSL

17:15 Offseason signings

24:50 Players leaving

28:40 Defense/GK

36:00 Defenders

47:25 Forwards

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