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Rapids’ Brian Crookham named to Colorado Soccer Hall of Fame | Colorado Sunshine

By February 3, 2026 | updated 7 days ago

Colorado Rapids director of player personnel Brian Cookham on Monday was named to the Colorado Soccer Hall of Fame. (Photo courtesy of Colorado Rapids)

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Colorado Rapids Director of Player Personnel Brian Crookham has been named to the Colorado Soccer Hall of Fame, the Colorado Soccer Association said Monday.

Crookham, who has been with the Rapids since 2007, earned the honor due to “his longstanding contributions to the growth of the sport and player development in the state of Colorado,” the association said.

“I’m incredibly honored to be recognized by the Colorado Soccer Hall of Fame,” Crookham said. “The Colorado soccer community has provided me with opportunities for growth throughout my career, and I am grateful for the players, coaches, referees, administrators, friends and family that have been a part of this journey with me.” 

Colorado Rapids Director of Player Personnel Brian Crookham on Monday was named to the Colorado Soccer Hall of Fame. (Photo courtesy of Colorado Rapids)

Crookham began with the Rapids as director of coaching for the Rapids Academy. He has “played a critical role in building and sustaining the Rapids’ player pathway and development system,” the team said. He was named the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Executive of the Year for his leadership with Rapids 2.

Crookham is a former head coach and assistant athletic director at MSU Denver and was involved with Colorado’s Olympic Development Program.  

(“Colorado Sunshine” celebrates the good news in sports. Suggestions are encouraged through sports editor Paul Klee at paul.klee@gazette.com.)

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