Player Details

Name

Darren Yapi

Pronunciation

YA-pee

Height

6' 1"

Weight

174 lbs

Date of Birth

11.19.2004 (20)

Birthplace

Denver, CO, USA

Position

Forward

Roster Category

Supplemental Slots 25-28

Player Category

Homegrown
Career Summary

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