COLORADO NEWS

Cole Bassett - Ends year on sidelines Bassett ends the 2024 season in the sidelines with a quadriceps.

Impact Bassett failed to make a return to the pitch as he dealt with a hamstring injury for the past month. He ends the campaign making 29 starts in 30 appearances, totaling nine goals with six assists, which is a career high, while also adding on 69 shots (24 won), 57 crosses (four accurate) and 66 tackles. The midfielder will return for his second season of a four year contract extension with Colorado.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Connor Ronan - Six crosses in final game of season Ronan had one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Friday's 4-1 defeat versus Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Ronan led his team in crosses as they came crashing out of the playoffs, whipping in six in the loss. He would finish the season starting in 23 of his 28 appearances, earning the start in both of their playoff matches. The midfielder registered one goal on 12 shots and an assist on 17 chances created to go along with 39 tackles and 84 crosses in the 2024 campaign.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Vines - Takes two shots Vines had two shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Friday's 4-1 loss versus Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Vines started and played the full 90 in the Rapid's playoff exit, notching one tackle, a clearance, two crosses and two shots in the loss. He ends the season starting in 25 of his 29 appearances, registering one goal on 15 shots, 15 chances created and 55 crosses in the attack to go along with 24 interceptions, 32 tackles and 42 clearances.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Larraz - Scores lone Rapid's goal Larraz scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 4-1 loss against Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Larraz was the only Rapid's player to find the back of the net Friday, scoring an unassisted goal in the 19th minute. This was only the midfielder's second goal contribution of the season, with it being his first and only of the 2024 playoffs. He ends the campaign starting in 27 of his 36 appearances, registering 19 shots, 22 chances created and 42 crosses in the attack to go along with 25 clearances, 35 interceptions and 70 tackles in the defense.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Zack Steffen - Allows four in playoff exit Steffen made five saves and allowed four goals in Friday's 4-1 loss versus Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Steffen had a series to forget in his return to the MLS playoffs, as he would allow four goals while making five saves in the Rapids exit. He allowed nine goals and made nine saves during the two-match series. He ends his return season in the MLS having a decent campaign, notching six clean sheets, 66 goals allowed and 113 saves in 35 appearances (35 starts).

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Galaxy get past Rapids and into second round Riqui Puig scored two goals for a second consecutive MLS Cup Playoff match -- both coming in second-half stoppage time -- and the LA Galaxy...

NOVEMBER 2 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Gabriel Pec, Joseph Paintsil, Riqui Puig help Galaxy finish off sweep of Rapids with 4-1 victory

Rookies Gabriel Pec and Joseph Paintsil scored first-half goals, Riqui Puig scored twice during second-half stoppage time, and the Los Angeles Galaxy polished off a first-round swe...

NOVEMBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

HIGHLIGHTS: Colorado Rapids vs. LA Galaxy | November 1, 2024 | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

NOVEMBER 2 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Colorado Rapids vs. Los Angeles Galaxy LIVE STREAM (11/1/24): Watch MLS Playoffs online | Time, TV, channel for soccer game Colorado Rapids faces Los Angeles Galaxy in an MLS playoff game on Friday, Nov. 1 2024 (11/1/24) at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce C...

NOVEMBER 2 • NJ.COM

Djordje Mihailovic - Starting Friday Mihailovic (ankle) is in the starting lineup for Friday's matchup versus Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Mihailovic will return to the field after missing the first game of the series against Galaxy due to the issue. The attacker previously contributed 11 goals and 10 assists in 29 appearances this season. He should be reliable for offensive production and set pieces.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

How to watch Colorado Rapids vs. Los Angeles Galaxy (11/1/24): Live stream, time, TV, channel for MLS playoffs Colorado Rapids faces Los Angeles Galaxy in an MLS playoff game on Friday, Nov. 1 2024 (11/1/24) at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce C...

NOVEMBER 1 • NJ.COM

Rapids hope for reinforcements in must-win game vs. Galaxy The second-seeded Los Angeles Galaxy can seal their place in a Western Conference semifinal on Friday night if they can repeat the performan...

NOVEMBER 1 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Djordje Mihailovic - Officially questionable Mihailovic (ankle) is questionable for Friday's clash with the LA Galaxy, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Mihailovic was deemed questionable for Friday's clash due to an ankle issue. He practiced in full Thursday, so barring any sort of major setback, he should be in line for the start in the potential elimination match.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Edwards - Ruled out Friday Edwards (back) is out for Friday's clash with the Galaxy, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Edwards is out for Friday's match due to a new back issue. He hasn't appeared since mid-September, so it's not surprising to see him on the sideline, now with an injury. Even if he recovers, he's likely to remain a depth option.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Cole Bassett - Training individually Bassett (quadriceps) took part in individual training Thursday, Burgundy Wave reports.

Impact Bassett was working alone ahead of Friday's clash with LA Galaxy. The midfielder will be desperate to get back for a potential elimination game, but his status seems uncertain at best. He will be updated on the officials Rapids injury report Thursday.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Colorado Rapids host the LA Galaxy in Western Conference semifinals

The Colorado Rapids host the LA Galaxy in the Western Conference semifinals

OCTOBER 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rafael Navarro - Invisible in loss Saturday Navarro recorded no stats in Saturday's 5-0 defeat to Los Angeles Galaxy. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 37th minute.

Impact Navarro was expected to lead the attacking line for the Rapids in this matchup after bagging 15 goals and delivering five assists in the regular season, but he was annulled completely by the Galaxy defense. The Brazilian striker is one of several players who need to improve in the rest of the series if Colorado want to avoid the first-round sweep at the hands of the Galaxy.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Zack Steffen - Gives up five goals in loss Steffen recorded four saves and allowed five goals in Saturday's 5-0 defeat against Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact There's not a lot to highlight out of a performance in which the USMNT goalkeeper gave up five goals, although to be fair, he didn't have glaring responsibility in any of the goals he allowed and even made some clutch saves throughout the game. Steffen will try to bounce back in the rest of the series, and the Rapids need him to be at his best if they want to have a shot at progression.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Colorado Rapids vs. LA Galaxy: How to watch, stream Round One Game 2 | MLSSoccer.com The LA Galaxy (No. 2) visit the Colorado Rapids (No. 7) on Friday night looking to close out their Round One Best-of-3 Series.

OCTOBER 28 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Galaxy open playoffs with rout of Rapids Dejan Joveljic and Riqui Puig each had two goals and an assist and the Los Angeles Galaxy opened their postseason with a dominating 5-0 vict...

OCTOBER 27 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Colorado Rapids vs. Los Angeles Galaxy LIVE STREAM (10/26/24): Watch MLS Playoffs online | Time, TV, channel for soccer game Colorado Rapids faces Los Angeles Galaxy in an MLS playoff game on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024 (10/26/24) at Dignity Health Sports Park in Los A...

OCTOBER 27 • NJ.COM

Zack Steffen - Starting playoff opener Steffen (back) is in the starting XI for Saturday's trip to Los Angeles.

Impact Steffen is back in the starting XI after missing the decision day finale. The goalkeeper was ruled out with a back injury but evidently it was a minor enough problem that he's ready to go to kick off the playoffs.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Colorado Rapids visit the LA Galaxy in first round of MLS Cup Playoffs

The Colorado Rapids visit the LA Galaxy in the opening round of the MLS Cup Playoffs

OCTOBER 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LA Galaxy vs. Colorado Rapids: How to watch, stream Round One Game 1 | MLSSoccer.com The LA Galaxy (No. 2) and their high-flying attack enter the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs on Saturday night, hoping to beat the Colorado Rapid...

OCTOBER 23 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Omir Fernandez - Scores penalty in loss Fernandez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Austin FC.

Impact Fernandez scored Colorado's second goal of the match with a well-taken penalty midway thorugh the second frame, but a late comeback from Austin flipped the script. Colorado had already qualified for the playoffs, where they'll take on the Galaxy, and Fernandez used this goal to finish the 2024 regular season with two goals and three assists across 33 appearances (19 starts).

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE