Oct 27, 2025 - Sports

Chris Armas out as Colorado Rapids head coach

Esteban L. Hernandez

Bald man in a light gray long-sleeve shirt opens his arms while appearing confused. — Chris Armas during a match against Los Angeles FC at BMO Stadium on July 9 in Los Angeles. Photo: Shaun Clark/Getty Images

Colorado Rapids head coach Chris Armas is out, choosing not to renew his contract after it expired this season, the club announced Monday.

Why it matters: Armas' two-year stint with the Rapids was a roller coaster. Colorado ended this season with an 11-15-8 record, missing the playoffs.

Last year, the Rapids earned a playoff berth and finished third in the 2024 Leagues Cup — a tournament they exited this August.

State of play: Armas, who previously served as an assistant coach in the top soccer league in the world, England's Premier League, led a Rapids team that won just one of its final five league matches.

The latest: Armas made headlines last week after apologizing for berating a local reporter who asked about his future following a 2-2 draw with LAFC on Oct. 18. The result sealed the Rapids' playoff miss.

"In that moment, my emotions got the better of me, and I reacted in a way I shouldn't have," he posted on X.

Between the lines: The Rapids' struggles were compounded by key departures, including midfielder Djordje Mihailovic, who was traded last season, and the release of their highest-paid player, Kévin Cabral.

What we're watching: Whether the Rapids can regroup to field a squad that can contend in the expanding MLS.

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