The Colorado Rapids and head coach Chris Armas have mutually agreed to part ways after the team narrowly missed the MLS playoffs [2]. The announcement came shortly after the conclusion of the MLS regular season, which also saw other coaching changes across the league [1].
Armas' Tenure and Playoff Near-Miss
Chris Armas joined the Colorado Rapids ahead of the 2024 MLS season [2]. He successfully guided the team back to the playoffs that year [2]. However, despite a strong effort in the 2025 season, the Rapids missed the postseason on goal difference, finishing with a total of 41 points [2].
Rapids 2 Advance in MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs
In other Rapids news, Colorado Rapids 2 defeated The Town FC 4-2 in the MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs [5]. The Western Conference Semifinal victory at PayPal Park secured their spot in the Western Conference Final [5]. Key moments in the match included a goal-line clearance by Brazilian defender Rosa in the 104th minute [4]. Late-game substitutions saw Wayne Frederick and Josh Copeland enter the match in the 97th minute [4].
TL;DR
- Chris Armas and the Colorado Rapids have mutually parted ways after the team missed the MLS playoffs on goal difference [2].
- Armas led the Rapids back to the playoffs in 2024 but could not repeat the feat in 2025 [2].
- Colorado Rapids 2 advanced to the Western Conference Final of the MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs with a 4-2 victory over The Town FC [5].
- The Rapids 2 victory featured a notable goal-line clearance and strategic late-game substitutions [4].