Colorado Rapids 2

Colorado Rapids 2
Full nameColorado Rapids 2
NicknameRapids 2
FoundedDecember 6, 2021; 4 years ago (2021-12-06)
StadiumDenver Soccer Stadium
Denver, Colorado
Capacity2,000
General managerBrian Crookham
Head coachErik Bushey
LeagueMLS Next Pro
20253rd, Western Conference
Playoffs: Runners-up
Websitewww.coloradorapids.com/rapids2
Current season

The Colorado Rapids 2 is a professional soccer club based in Denver, Colorado area that competes in the MLS Next Pro league, the third division of American soccer. The team is owned by, and operates as the reserve team of, Major League Soccer club Colorado Rapids. The team was announced as a founding member of MLS Next Pro on December 6, 2021.

History

On December 6, 2021, the Colorado Rapids were announced as one of 21 clubs participating in the inaugural season of MLS Next Pro, a professional development league launched by Major League Soccer. The team, named Colorado Rapids 2, serves as a developmental affiliate of the Rapids' senior squad.

On February 10, 2022, Rapids 2 announced former academy coach Erik Bushey as head coach and former Trinidad and Tobago international player Brian Haynes as assistant coach. Following the 2022 season, Haynes departed the club, and former Colorado Rapids player Collen Warner served as interim assistant coach. Warner was later hired as a permanent assistant coach ahead of the 2024 season.

Brian Crookham, concurrent with his role as Director of Player Personnel for the Rapids organization, serves as the team's general manager.

On February 22, 2022, Dillon Serna was unveiled as the club's first rostered player. Serna played for the Rapids first team as a homegrown player from 2013–2019.

Colorado Rapids 2 were one of nine MLS Next Pro teams to compete in the 2024 U.S. Open Cup as part of an agreement between MLS and the United States Soccer Federation to restructure entry in the tournament. The team won their first round match against local amateur side Azteca FC 3–0 before losing to USL League One team Northern Colorado Hailstorm in the second round.

In July 2023, Daniel Chacón became the first Rapids 2 player to sign an MLS deal when he signed with the MLS side through the 2025 season.

Players and staff

Roster

As of September 5, 2025

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
35 DF  CAN James Cameron
37 DF  AUS Charlie Harper
39 MF  COL Luis Garcia (on loan from C.A. Independiente de La Chorrera)
40 FW  SEN Mamadou Billo Diop
42 MF  USA Josh Copeland
44 MF  USA Chris Aquino
No. Pos. Nation Player
45 DF  USA Jabari De Coteau
49 MF  USA Nathan Tchoumba
51 GK  USA Zackory Campagnolo
54 MF  USA Vincent Rinaldi
57 DF  USA Rogelio Garcia
61 GK  USA Bryan Dowd (on loan from FC Cincinnati 2)
62 DF  USA Grant Gilmore
  1. ^
    Signed to name team contract with Colorado Rapids.
    2.
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    Colorado Rapids Academy Player.
    3.

Team management

Team management
General Manager Brian Crookham
Head Coach Erik Bushey
Assistant Coach Collen Warner
Director of Team Operations Padraic Farrell
Goalkeeping Coach Brandyn Bumpas

Last updated: January 18, 2025
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Team records

Season-by-season

As of September 18, 2022
Season MLS Next Pro Playoffs US Open Cup Top Scorer
P W D L GF GA GD Pts PPG Conf. Overall Player Goals
2022 24 7 6 11 33 56 -23 31 1.29 9th 17th Did not qualify Did not enter * United States Dantouma Toure 8
2023 28 19 5 4 70 37 +33 66 2.36 1st 1st Conference Finals Did not enter * France Rémi Cabral 19
2024 28 6 4 18 37 54 -17 23 0.82 14th 28th Did not qualify Second Round United States Marlon Vargas 10
2025 28 15 5 8 55 40 +15 51 1.82 3rd 8th Runners-up Did not enter * Senegal Mamadou Billo Diop 16
2026 28 4 7 17 28 52 -24 21 0.75 14th 28th Did not qualify Did not enter * United States Josh Copeland 5

Head coaches record

As of September 6, 2026
Name Nationality From To P W D L GF GA Win%
Erik Bushey  United States February 10, 2022 Present 143552959239249038.46

Honors

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Colorado Rapids to Launch 'Rapids 2' Team in MLS NEXT Pro". Colorado Rapids. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
  2. ↑ Colorado Rapids. "Rapids 2 Announce Technical Staff Ahead of name MLS NEXT Pro Season". Colorado Rapids.
  3. ↑ Rapids, Colorado. "Collen Warner | Rapids 2". Colorado Rapids. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
  4. ↑ Rapids, Colorado. "Rapids 2 Announce Dillon Serna as First Player Signing". Colorado Rapids. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
  5. ↑ "No Messi, just 8 MLS 1st teams in U.S. Open Cup". ESPN.com. March 1, 2024. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
  6. ↑ "2024 US Open Cup Round 2: Stoppage time winner in OT gives Northern Colorado Hailstorm dramatic win over Colorado Rapids 2". thecup.us. April 4, 2024. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
  7. ↑ mlssoccer. "Colorado Rapids sign, loan out defender Daniel Chacón | MLSSoccer.com". mlssoccer. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Rapids 2 Roster". coloradorapids.com. Colorado Rapids. Retrieved January 18, 2025.