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Another week goes by and another round of Colorado Soccer happenings are coming your way. This past week was jam packed and even at the midpoint of this current week, there is even more soccer happening on the horizon.

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Box State Footy Newsletter - April 7th, 2026

Box State FootyJuan Fernandez

📦Pro Soccer News Roundup

The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup will feature another Colorado clash as both the Colorado Springs Switchbacks and Colorado Rapids advanced in their respective games last night.

The Backs' played at home against MLS side Sporting Kansas City and showed what the USL was all about. They did not play over the weekend allowing them some rest and a chance to get healthy for this David vs Goliath of a match.

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, Louisville City FC Down MLS Opposition to Kick Off U.S. Open Cup’s Round of 32

Remaining nine matches will be broadcast on Paramount+;CBS Sports to hosts whip-around The Golazo Show highlighting action from eight matchups

U.S. Soccer

The Switchbacks remain unbeaten at home and have picked up a third Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup win at home. They are unsatisfied in their progression of the season regarding their recent form. A cupset win against SKC is sure to bolster their mood heading in to the rest of the week.

The Rapids had a bit more of a busy week. They first thrashed Houston Dynamo over the weekend with a 6-2 score. Kosi Thompson and Georgi Minoungou's debuts left a rather strong first impression and their recent inclusions have already started paying dividends. Our Burgundy Banter live show was just as chaotic as the scoreline.

And, as mentioned before, they advanced in the U.S. Open Cup last night in what was less of a thrashing and more of a slow burn. They beat Union Omaha 1-0 at home to advance.

However, our BSF week was not kicked off by either of these two teams. Rapids 2 played on the road to St. Louis 2 and came away with an early 2-0 lead. Los Rapidos couldn't capitalize on the early lead and conceded twice after the break with the equalizer coming at the death. They lost in the ensuing penalties. What would have been their first win of the season was snapped away from them leaving them winless in five. The R2 and first team "level of good" seesaw remains unbalanced.

⚽Other Soccer Stories Around the Box State

Colorado Buffaloes pick up the Colorado Cup. The Colorado Cup is a collegiate tournament featuring teams from across Colorado.

Buffs Claim Colorado Cup Crown With Three Shutout Victories - University of Colorado Athletics

The Colorado Buffaloes Soccer Team captured the Colorado Cup title on Sunday at Prentup Field, posting three shutout victories to claim the spring…

University of Colorado AthleticsBy: Curtis Snyder, Associate Athletic Director/Athletic Communications

Colorado Soccer Association is set to host the Cinco de Mayo Tournament. The event has stated it's purpose is to "improving, enriching and integrating the life of the Mexican, American, Mexican-American and Hispanic communities, through initiatives and participation in sports and social areas."

Today is the last day to register.

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Cinco De Mayo Tournaments

The Centennial 38 Oar Foundation is a sponsor of the Marshall Island Soccer Federation 2026 Ratak Cup.

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This Rapids feature on Vicente Sánchez is a great blast from the past and highlights a former Rapid great.

Rapids Rewind | Vicente Sánchez — A Lasting Chapter in Colorado | Colorado Rapids

The former Rapids winger reflects on his time with the club, his international career, and his perspective on the global growth of the game.

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Box State Footy's newest podcast is called "Inside the Box". Our first guest is our very own Sharon Mendoza who walks us through their photography and soccer journey.

Kosi Thompson picked up Kickbase MVP honors this past week with 313 Fantasy Points.

However, it's Rafa Navarro who claimed the MLS Player of the Matchday featured alongside three other Rapids selections to the Team of the Matchday with Matt Wells as the coach.

The "Table Watch" segment of the Newsletter will be back soon enough once I start making the graphics for the standings instead of screenshotting various tables. That's it for this week. A short one given our recent content push elsewhere around the site. Have a great rest of your week and be sure to drop by to watch some Burgundy Banter after the Miami game!