Darren Kissy Yapi

Darren Kissy Yapi is an American midfielder for the Colorado Rapids, born in Denver on November 19, 2004. He joined the Rapids Academy at under-12 level in 2016 and scored 64 goals in 95 academy appearances through 2020. Yapi signed his first professional contract with Colorado on March 3, 2021, becoming the club’s youngest professional signing at 16 years and 104 days. He gained senior experience on loan with Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC in 2020 and 2021, scoring his first professional goal against Austin Bold FC in August 2021. Yapi made his MLS debut on March 12, 2022. In 2025, he registered career highs of eight goals and two assists in 29 appearances. He has also represented the United States at under-17, under-19 and under-20 levels.