Darren Kissy Yapi (born November 19, 2004) is an American professional
soccer
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player who plays as a
forward
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for
Major League Soccer
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club
Colorado Rapids.
Club career
Yapi joined the
Colorado Rapids academy in 2016. On July 31, 2020, Yapi moved to
USL Championship side
Colorado Springs Switchbacks
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on loan from the Rapids academy.
On March 3, 2021, Yapi signed with Colorado as a
homegrown player.
International career
In February 2020, Yapi represented the
United States national under-17 team at the UEFA Development Tournament.
Career statistics
Club
References
External links
*
Profile at US Development Academy
2004 births
Living people
American men's soccer players
Colorado Rapids players
Colorado Rapids 2 players
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC players
Men's association football forwards
Homegrown Players (MLS)
Major League Soccer players
MLS Next Pro players
Soccer players from Denver
United States men's youth international soccer players
USL Championship players
United States men's under-20 international soccer players
21st-century American sportsmen
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