Burgundy Wave
@burgundywave
2026 World Cup credentialed. Independent media outlet covering Colorado Rapids, Denver Summit and Colorado Soccer. Founded July 2010. Independent April 2023. Formerly SB Nation. Led by @bymattpollard.bsky.social.
Natalie Means Goal Sees Denver Summit Win Centennial Stadium Opener, Lindsey Heaps Debut! burgundywave.com/2026/07/18/n...
Talking Points: Denver Summit vs Portland Thorns Lindsey Heaps' debut, Windsor native Sophia Wilson, tactical tweaks, and opening up Centennial Stadium. burgundywave.com/2026/07/16/k...
Patreon Freebie: Chris Sharpe Interview Been awhile since we put something on Patreon for free. @bymattpollard.bsky.social spoke to Sharpie the other day for 17 minutes. The Colorado Rapids goalkeeper coach is a joy to speak to. Here it so, no cost to you. www.patreon.com/BurgundyWave...
Had a good chat with @phuocerman.bsky.social on Rose City Breakdown, despite the issues with the video. Talked all things Lindsey Heaps and Denver Summit vs Portland Thorns. Drops tomorrow morning.
Starting lineups from both teams tonight, Houston Dash winless in two, Denver Summit looking to bounce back at home. Abby Smith starts in goal again, Kossler on the bench, Tash Flint is back available.
Denver Summit vs Houston Dash Talking Points: Squad rotation, coaching and defensive adjustments, and newcomers. burgundywave.com/2026/07/12/k...
By the translative property, Belgium losing to Spain shows just how far the USMNT has to go to compete in the World Cup knockout stage: burgundywave.com/2026/07/10/b...
Colorado Rapids and Australia center back Lucas Herrington has made it into the FC26 promo’s “Phenoms.” One of the highest rated Rapids players cards in FIFA/FC video game history.
“We are Belgium. We are not England. We are not Spain. We are not France. We are a small country of not even 12 million people.” Thibaut Courtois responds to the notion that the Golden Generation has fallen short. They’ve usually lost to a traditional power at this stage.
“For goalkeepers, it is a sh*t feeling.” Thibaut Courtois speaks about backup goalkeeper Senne Lammens’ error on the winning goal. Courtois said it was a muscle injury, pointing to his hip. His substitution was a coach decision.
Fulltime! Spain with a late goal again to advance! Thibaut Courtois was subbed off for an injury and it's a howler from Senne Lammens on the rebound! Mikel Merino is the hero! 2-1!
Halftime in Los Angeles. Spain were in control for the first 30 minutes. Deserved the goal. But once again, doubt Belgium at your own risk. De Ketelaere with another header. 1-1 at half!
Spain had been the better team. This goal had been coming. Good clean up on the rebound by Fabián Ruiz.
Burgundy Wave's final World Cup game. KDB and Doku back starting for Belgium. Yamal starting for Spain.
From her start playing U7 in Golden with the Great White Sharks with her mom Linda as her first coach. To this week, as a world-class professional, who is eager to play before her hometown, home state fans. Lindsey Heaps is home at the Summit. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zufn...
The teams will play four 30 minute quarters. General Admission tickets are still available for $25.
Mid-Season Friendly Matchday Colorado Rapids vs FC Juárez DSGP 7 pm MT Who cares about the World Cup, the Rapids are BACK! It’s a friendly against Liga MX side Juárez. The teams played to a 3-2 thriller in 2024. Luïc Williams is available. Hopefully some kids get minutes!
Inbox: Lucas Herrington has been named to the 2026 MLS All-Star Team!
Some words on tonight's USMNT game: burgundywave.com/2026/07/06/u...
33’ A horrible start for the U.S. Balogun earns a free kick and Tillman gets a deflection off the wall. Fortunate to tie it up. Then another soft goal at the back. No urgency. Poor from Ream and Richards, even with the push. 1-2 | #USMNT
9’ Low energy start from the United States and it gets punished. 0-1 | #USMNT
Doku and KDB on the bench seems insane to conventional wisdom. Especially knowing Balogun was available for the U.S.
World Cup Round of 16 USMNT vs Belgium (and the world) Seattle Stadium 6:00 pm MT The BaloGATE banter has been on another level. Plus all the narratives around 2014 given the opponent. Monday Night Futbol in Seattle of all places. @spencer-baldwin.bsky.social is in route. It is on.