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Colorado Rapids sign Darren Yapi to contract extension | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension The Colorado Rapids have signed homegrown forward Darren Yapi to a multi-year contract extension, the clu...

3 DAYS AGO • MLSSOCCER.COM

Signs multi-year contract Yapi has been signed to a new contract with Colorado Rapids as a U22 Initiative player until the 2028/29 season, with an option for 2029/30, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Yapi has earned a place in his team's attacking midfield rotation over the last couple of seasons, recording some outstanding performances which have led to his new deal. Despite being 21 years old, Yapi already has significant experience in MLS, totaling 13 goals and six assists across 104 matches played (38 starts) since 2022. During the current campaign, he has scored three times and assisted twice in 626 minutes of play.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Starting right away Yapi (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's trip to Houston Dynamo.

Impact Yapi wasn't forced to miss any game with the injury he sustained midweek in US Open Cup action, and he even made the starting lineup for the second straight contest in all competitions. He might now remain in contention with Georgi Minoungou for an attacking midfield spot. If given meaningful opportunities, Yapi will look to improve on his MLS season tallies of three goals and two assists over 10 matches played.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Houston Dynamo play the Colorado Rapids in conference play

The Houston Dynamo host the Colorado Rapids in Western Conference play

MAY 1 • Associated Press

Picks up injury in Cup Yapi (undisclosed) was forced off in the 83rd minute of Wednesday's penalty shootout 5-4 win against Switchbacks FC in the US Open Cup after getting hurt during stoppage time, leav...

Impact Yapi's injury came late in the match and the nature of a issue has not yet been confirmed, with Colorado set to assess him over the coming days before making a final call on his involvement at the weekend. Georgi Minoungou is expected to take on a larger role in the front line if Yapi needs to miss any time on the sidelines.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Lionel Messi scores 2 goals, Inter Miami beats Rapids 3-2, extends unbeaten streak to 7 games

Lionel Messi had two goals, Germán Berterame scored a goal for the second consecutive game, and Inter Miami beat the Colorado Rapids 3-2 to extend their unbeaten streak to seven ga...

APRIL 18 • Associated Press

Rafael Navarro and Darren Yapi Bag Goals in Colorado Rapids Comeback vs. Inter Miami!

APRIL 18 • YOUTUBE

Makes instant impact Yapi scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal) and crossing once accurately during Saturday's 3-2 loss to Miami.

Impact Yapi entered the match in the 61st minute and scored a minute later while leading Colorado with his three shots. The goal was the first since March 14th for the forward as he's combined for five shots and two crosses over his last three appearances.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Another goal contribution Yapi earned an assist to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-1 victory versus Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Yapi earned yet another goal contribution Saturday, finding Paxten Aaronson in the 12th minute for an assist. This comes after a goal in his last outing and a goal and an assist two games ago, now with a goal contribution in three straight outings. That said, he has four goal contributions this season in five appearances (four starts).

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Nets lone goal for Colorado Yapi scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against New York City FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card...

Impact Yapi recorded the only goal for Colorado on Saturday, adding onto two tackles and three shots made. He's scored two goals with an assist in the last two matches, making three starts in four contests played to open up the season.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Fernández scores twice, Talles Magno adds insurance goal as NYCFC tops Rapids 3-1

Nicolas Fernández scored twice in the first half and Talles Magno scored late in the second to propel New York City FC to a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids at Yankee Stadium

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

Goal, assist in rout Yapi scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and two chances created in Saturday's 4-1 win over Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Yapi added a pair of goal contributions during Saturday's win, and could have had an even bigger day. The forward had a goal and assist and nearly had a second goal. He was excellent throughout, making the most of his chances once LA Galaxy had someone sent off. Yapi is continuing to grow into his talent, but he's clearly got the skill to be a major difference-maker in Colorado.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Alexis Manyoma, Rafael Navarro rally Rapids to 4-1 victory over Galaxy

Alexis Manyoma netted the go-ahead score in the second half and Rafael Navarro added a pair of insurance goals, all after Los Angeles was forced to play a man down, helping the Col...

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

Returning to Colorado Yapi is returning to Colorado after his option was picked up, Colorado announced.

Impact Yapi finally broke out in 2025, scoring eight goals and topping 1,000 minutes for the first time in his career. The forward should continue to get chances in the first team in 2026 and if he can improve he would have the chance to push for double-digit goals.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in season finale Yapi scored a goal off his lone shot during Saturday's 2-2 draw against LAFC.

Impact Yapi was given a chance to start with his team trying to get a playoff spot and was mostly quiet but his only noteworthy contribution was a big one as he headed the ball home to score the goal that gave his team a 2-1 lead that would've put his team in the postseason if retained. With his team ultimately out of contention, the youngster finished a campaign that, despite the ups and downs, can be framed as a breakthrough with eight goals and two assists over 29 appearances (17 starts).

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Moran scores his first MLS goal in 90th minute and LAFC plays the Rapids to a 2-2 draw

Andrew Moran scored his first MLS goal on a rebound off the post in the 90th minute and LAFC played the Colorado Rapids to a 2-2 draw on Saturday night

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Colorado Rapids host Los Angeles FC in conference action

The Colorado Rapids and Los Angeles FC meet in a conference matchup

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Colorado Rapids try to end road losing streak in game against Real Salt Lake

The Colorado Rapids visit Real Salt Lake trying to end a three-game road skid

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Dallas faces the Colorado Rapids after shutout win

A game after shutting out Austin 2-0, Dallas hosts the Colorado Rapids

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Sporting Kansas City aims to stop losing streak in matchup with the Colorado Rapids

Sporting Kansas City looks to break a four-game skid when it hosts the Colorado Rapids

AUGUST 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Navarro and the Colorado Rapids visit the LA Galaxy

Rafael Navarro leads the Colorado Rapids into a matchup with the LA Galaxy after a two-goal outing against Atlanta United

AUGUST 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Nets opening goal Yapi scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus Atlanta United.

Impact Yapi was able to get Colorado on the scoreboard relatively early Saturday, with the attacker bagging a goal in the 18th minute to give them an early lead before their win. This is his second straight game with a goal, having three goals over that span and four goals in his past four appearances. He now has seven goals on the season, much better than his two in 33 appearances (five starts) last season.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Navarro has 2 goals, 1 assist for Rapids in 3-1 win over Atlanta

Rafael Navarro had two goals and an assist, Darren Yapi scored a goal for the second consecutive game and the Colorado Rapids beat Atlanta United 3-1 to extend its unbeaten streak...

AUGUST 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Darren Yapi's first career brace lifts Rapids over Minnesota Darren Yapi scored his first career brace to lift the visiting Colorado Rapids to a 2-1 victory at the Minnesota United on Sunday in Saint P...

AUGUST 11, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

Darren Yapi's two second-half goals lead Rapids to 2-1 victory over Minnesota United

Darren Yapi scored twice in the second half to spark the Colorado Rapids to a 2-1 victory over Minnesota United

AUGUST 11, 2025 • Associated Press

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