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Postgame Note: Rapids Break Club Attendance Record in 2-3 Loss to Miami
April 18, 2026 - Notable Notes:
Today's record-breaking match saw a total attendance of 75,284, marking the second-highest attendance in MLS history.
F Rafael Navarro recorded his sixth goal of the season and the 34th of his MLS career with the Rapids.
The Brazilian now ranks second in MLS in total goals scored this season.
The Designated Player ranks first in total goal contributions in MLS this season with 10 (6g, 4a).
All ten of Navarro's goal contributions have come within his last six appeara... Full StoryMore from the Major League Soccer
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Navarro, Yapi Score as Rapids Make History in 30th Anniversary Match with Inter Miami
April 18, 2026 - The Colorado Rapids welcomed 75,824 fans to Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, setting the new record for second-highest attendance for an MLS match.
Rafael Navarro notched the first Rapids goal of the match, slotting home a far-post shot in the x minute. The goal is his 35th in his career and second against Inter Miami.
Homegrown striker Darren Yapi scored the equalizing goal for the Rapids in the 62nd minute, just moments after subbing on in the 60th minute.
Winger Georgi Minoung... Full StoryMore from the Major League Soccer
Preview: Colorado Rapids 2 Return Home to Face off against Minnesota United FC 2
April 17, 2026 - Colorado Rapids 2 (0-3-2, 2 pts., 14th West) will face off against Minnesota United FC 2 (2-3-0, 6 pts., 10th West) in the team's sixth match of the 2026 MLS NEXT Pro season on Sunday, April 19. Kickoff at University of Denver Soccer Stadium is set for 6:00 p.m. MT with coverage available on OneFootball.com and MLSNEXTPro.com.
In last week's match against St. Louis Rapids 2 opened the scoring on a free kick from Landon Strohmeyer, with Josh Copeland finishing the rebound for his first goal of... Full StoryMore from the MLS NEXT Pro
Rapids Host 30th Anniversary Match against Inter Miami at Empower Field at Mile High
April 17, 2026 - The Colorado Rapids (4-3-0, 12 points, 6th West) return to downtown Denver for one of the most anticipated matches of the 2026 season, hosting Inter Miami CF (3-1-3, 12 points, 3rd East) in the club's 30th Anniversary Match on Saturday afternoon. Kickoff at Empower Field at Mile High is set for 2:30 p.m. MT, with coverage available on Apple TV, Altitude Sports Radio, Tico Sports Spanish Radio, ColoradoRapids.com, and the Colorado Rapids app.
Saturday's match marks a return to the venue where ... Full StoryMore from the Major League Soccer
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Denver Sports Headlines
- Mark Kiszla: Messi magic in Broncos Country as Denver becomes the U.S. fútbol capital for a day - MLS Colorado Springs Gazette (April 19)
- Mark Kiszla: For Lionel Messi, Broncos Country turns into the U.S. soccer capital for a day - MLS Colorado Springs Gazette (April 19)
- Messi's spectacular second goal pushes Inter Miami past Rapids in Colorado in Hoyos' debut - MLS Florida Sun-Sentinel (April 19)
- The U.S. Womenââ¬â¢s National Team finds magic in the second half to top Japan and take three-game series - NWSL Colorado Springs Gazette (April 18)
- Messi mania comes to Denver as Rapids host defending MLS Cup champion Inter Miami CF - NWSL Colorado Springs Gazette (April 18)
- Lionel Messi in Denver: What you need to know for Rapids vs. Inter Miami game - MLS Colorado Springs Gazette (April 17)
- U.S. Womenââ¬â¢s National Team to face Japan at Dickââ¬â¢s Sporting Goods Park in homecoming for Heaps, Wilsonà- NWSL Colorado Springs Gazette (April 17)
- Weekend things to do around Denver: Lionel Messi takes over the Mile High City and more - MLS NewsBreak - Denver (April 16)
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