In this exclusive SCPPNews Radio interview, Simo Idrissi delivers an in-depth breakdown of the Colorado Rapids’ evolving coaching situation following the Chris Armas era and the growing media reports linking the club to Tottenham Hotspur assistant coach Matt Wells.
With nearly two decades of coaching experience spanning Morocco Professional soccer, high-level Academy development and Colorado soccer. Coach Simo provides an insider, experience-driven perspective on whether Matt Wells could realistically succeed as a head coach in MLS. The discussion reflects broader conversations circulating in Colorado Soccer News and around the Rapids fan base.
We examine why experience alone does not guarantee coaching success, how MLS differs tactically and culturally from European leagues, and the real challenges assistant coaches face when stepping into a head coaching role. Coach Simo also evaluates whether hiring Matt Wells would be a calculated long-term strategy or a risky gamble for the Rapids under club leadership.
The conversation addresses what fans should realistically expect in a first season, the balance between developing young talent and delivering immediate results, and how club vision, leadership, and player accountability directly influence on-field performance. The role of Colorado Rapids president Pádraig Smith is also discussed in shaping the organization’s long-term direction.
Coach Simo shares personal stories from his early coaching years in Colorado, his long-standing connection to the Rapids dating back to the Mile High days, and his belief in the power of supporters, youth development, and strong internal systems. Media voices, including Matt Wells himself, have fueled speculation about the Rapids potentially moving in a new direction, and this interview provides the context behind those headlines.
Hosted by Don Carleston, this SCPPNews feature goes beyond surface-level reporting to deliver clarity, nuance, and honesty for anyone following Colorado soccer closely.
If you follow the Colorado Rapids, track MLS coaching trends, or want a deeper understanding of where the club may be headed next, this conversation offers insight you will not get from headlines alone.