Darren Yapi walks into the facilities at DICK’s Sporting Goods Park. He meets Communications Manager Emilio Gonzalez. “Today’s the day. Interview Day.” Gonzalez responds by saying Yapi is big time now.
The 18-year-old laughs it off with a smile. Maybe it’s disbelief. Maybe it’s for show. Maybe he’s staying grounded.
Colorado Rapids fans have high hopes for the young striker after last season. USMNT Twitter is now aware of him. The club believe he can do big things in 2023. Meanwhile, Yapi has tunnel vision. No interview request or buzz are going to help him hold the ball up against the meat truck defenders of MLS.