The Colorado Rapids signed Homegrown forward Darren Yapi to a multi-year contract as a U22 Initiative player through the 2028-29 MLS Season with a club option for 2029-30.

Yapi, 21, has made 116 appearances across all competitions since making his Rapids debut in 2022. His 13 goals rank second all-time among Rapids Homegrown players. He set career highs in goals (8) and assists (4) during the 2025 MLS regular season. He has carried that momentum into 2026, recording three goals and two assists in 11 appearances.

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Paul Kennedy edited Soccer America for 41 years (1985-2026). He began writing for SA in 1974. He started writing for France Football in 1978 and has served on in Ballon d'Or jury since 2007.