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name

Darren Yapi

pronunciation

YA-pee

height

6' 1"

weight

174 lbs

date_of_birth

11.19.2004 (21)

birthplace

Denver, CO, USA

position

offense

roster_category

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player_category

homegrown
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MLS CAREER

2021

  • Youngest player ever to sign with Rapids at 16 years, 104 days old and the 14th Rapids Academy product to sign a Homegrown contract with Colorado  
  • Loaned to Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC on 3/29 
  • Played 183 minutes in 16 appearances, one as a starter, for Colorado Springs 
  • Scored two goals, including first professional goal against Austin Bold FC on 8/4 

2020

  • Named Rapids Academy Player of the Year  
  • Signed USL Academy contract with Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC   
  • Made professional debut for Colorado Springs in the USL Championship on 8/1  

YOUTH (RAPIDS ACADEMY)

  • Joined Rapids Academy during 2016-17 season with U-12s  
  • Scored 64 goals in 95 appearances, often playing above his age group