🌱 How a record $12 million Rapids trade could reshape the roster

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• How a record $12 million Rapids trade could reshape the roster

Also on today's calendar: US Open Cup Semifinals - St. Louis City SC at Colorado Rapids and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 93 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Warm; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 94, low: 64.
• Saturday: Very warm; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 64 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Colorado Rapids acquire $12 million from St. Louis CITY SC in largest cash-for-player trade in MLS history (coloradorapids.com) — Commerce City soccer fans will see a major roster change as the Colorado Rapids trade forward Rafael Navarro to St. Louis CITY SC for $12 million, the largest cash-for-player deal in MLS history. The club also keeps a sell-on percentage and potential performance bonuses while reshaping the roster around coach Matt Wells’ system.
   

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📸 Around Commerce City

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Commerce City

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12

• CF Montreal at Colorado Rapids →
  Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 16

• US Open Cup Semifinals - St. Louis City SC at Colorado Rapids →
  Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City
  7:30 pm

Saturday September 26

• Teen Social: Roller Skating - Commerce City, CO 2026 →
  Bison Ridge Recreation Center, 13905 E 112th Ave, Commerce City
  1:00 pm

Friday October 2

• Kidz Only-Mini Fall Fest - Commerce City, CO 2026 →
  Bison Ridge Recreation Center, 13905 E 112th Ave, Commerce City
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday September 3

• Fall Picture Day
  Silver Creek Elementary Thornton, CO 80602
  8:00 am
• FOLC: Missouri Gulch Bridge Repair — Cloud City Conservation Center →
  Missouri Gulch Trailhead, Co Rd 390, Buena Vista
  9:00 am
• MS PAC Kick-Off Meeting
  William (Bill) Roberts Elem Denver, CO 80238
  9:15 am
• GALS Finance Committee Meeting online
  Girls Athletic Leadership MS Denver, CO 80204
  11:00 am
• Black Professionials Services Group relaunch event
  Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce Spangalangs Brewery 2736 Welton St #102, Denver, CO 80205
  4:00 pm
• Dora Moore Annual ‘Grill & Chill’ Community BBQ
  Dora Moore Denver, CO 80218
  4:00 pm
• Back to School Night!
  Beach Court Denver, CO 80221
  4:30 pm
• Back To School Night
  Hill Campus of Arts & Sciences Denver, CO 80220
  5:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Adams County man sentenced to 12 years in prison for child abuse, assault (denvergazette.com)

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