Impact Loffelsend was spotted in team training during Friday's open practice, but it remains to be seen if he'll be fit enough to participate in Sunday's game against New York City FC.
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COLORADO 15-5-14 · 7TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
15-5-14 · 7TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
Jasper Loffelsend - Spotted back in training Loffelsend (knee) was spotted in training Friday, Burgundy Wave reports.
Connor Ronan - Not ready to return yet Ronan (knee) returned to side training and is not ready to return yet, Burgundy Wave reports.
Impact Ronan was spotted in training drills Friday, but Saturday's game against New York City FC comes too soon for him. The earliest he might return will be against San Jose on May 11, but that will depend on his progress in training during the next few days.
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Sam Vines - Makes four interceptions in loss Vines registered two crosses (zero accurate) and one tackle in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to FC Cincinnati.
Impact Vines led Colorado with a season-high four interceptions, but it wasn't enough to avoid the loss on the road. The left-back did not miss any time after leaving their prior game due to concussion protocol. He started in all 10 games so far, playing the full 90 minutes in eight of them.
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Djordje Mihailovic - Assists in road loss Mihailovic assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), four chances created, nine crosses (four accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 2-1 loss to FC Cincinnati.
Impact Mihailovic created Moise Bombito's goal in the 72nd minute with his second assist in the campaign. The midfielder led his side in both chances created and crosses in the match. He also took all of their six corner kicks.
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Moise Bombito - Scores at Cincinnati Bombito scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against FC Cincinnati. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 81st minute.
Impact Bombito scored in the 72nd minute to cut Colorado's deficit to 2-1 with his second goal in the season. The centerback also led his side in clearances (six) during the match, but couldn't help them avoid the road loss. He did receive his second yellow card as well, though.
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Zack Steffen - Makes seven saves in loss Steffen recorded seven saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus FC Cincinnati.
Impact Steffen logged his season-high in saves, but it wasn't enough to avoid the road loss. The goalkeeper has only one clean sheet in 10 starts in the campaign. He will now look to bounce back NY City FC on Sunday.
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Sam Vines - Starting Saturday Vines (concussion) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Cincinnati.
Impact Vines is available after avoiding concussion protocols throughout the week. The defender was originally a doubt after coming off against Dallas, but it appears he cleared all the issues and isn't a concern for Saturday's match.
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Surprising Rapids test momentum at FC Cincinnati Two months into the season and the surprising Colorado Rapids remain among the top teams in MLS, along with FC Cincinnati, who were expected...
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Lalas Abubakar - Picks up questionable tag Abubakar is questionable for Saturday's match against Cincinnati, according to the MLS injury report.
Impact Abubakar could be in jeopardy of missing his first match of the season due to injury, as he is now questionable due to a hamstring issue he picked up this week. Luckily for the club, if he isn't an option, it should only be a minor issue, as he has only appeared twice all season, mainly going unused on the bench. If he is an option, expect him to serve off the bench.
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Jasper Loffelsend - Out with knee problems Loffelsend is out for Saturday's match against Cincinnati, according to the MLS injury report.
Impact Loffelsend will have to bow out for the weekend, as he is once again heading back to the sidelines due to a knee issue after returning one match ago. He will now hope for a decent week of recovery, with his next chance to return against NYCFC on May 5.
APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE
Rapids sign Ethan Bandré to first-team contract ahead of two-game road trip The Colorado Rapids have further bolstered their roster at goalkeeper.
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Kevin Cabral - Four shots in win Cabral generated four shots (one on goal), two crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory over FC Dallas.
Impact After recording just six total shots in his first six matches, Cabral set a season high with four in Saturday's win. He also recorded season highs in chances created, crosses and accurate crosses. He was subbed off in the 69th minute for Omar Fernandez.
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Zack Steffen - Concedes once in win Steffen recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over FC Dallas.
Impact Steffen conceded one goal Saturday, a Petar Musa strike in the 87th minute. He also made multiple saves for the sixth time in his last seven starts. He faces a more difficult matchup Saturday at FC Cincinnati, a side which has scored 10 goals in nine league matches this season.
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Colorado Rapids vs. FC Dallas | Full Match Highlights
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Rapids clip FC Dallas, 2-1 Cole Bassett helped force an own goal just before halftime, Calvin Harris added his second goal of the season shortly after the break and th...
APRIL 21 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Rapids use pair of own goals to beat Dallas 2-1 The Colorado Rapids used own goals by FC Dallas’ Sebastien Ibeagha to close out the first half and Sam Junqua early in the second to post a...
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Sam Vines - Leaves with possible concussion Vines was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match against Dallas with a suspected concussion.
Impact Vines left the match in the 63rd minute, being replaced by Sebastian Anderson. A possible concussion is the culprit for Vines' exit as he'll likely enter the concussion protocol ahead of next week's clash with Cincinnati.
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Kimani Stewart-Baynes - Back on bench Stewart-Baynes (illness) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Dallas.
Impact Stewart-Baynes missed one match with an illness but is now back on the bench. The forward is likely a depth option even when fully fit with just three appearances off the bench during the first eight matches of the season.
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Cole Bassett - Starting against Dallas Bassett (leg) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Dallas.
Impact Bassett was questionable coming into the match, and despite his late addition to the injury report he's back in the starting XI. The holding midfielder has started and gone the full 90 in every match this season, and is in some good form with two goals in his last two matches.
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Rapids look to keep woeful FC Dallas down The Colorado Rapids look to build on an encouraging start Saturday night when they host an FC Dallas side that has been among the most disap...
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Jackson Travis - Out with leg injury Travis is out for Saturday's match against Dallas due to a leg injury, according to the MLS injury report.
Impact Travis is missing his first match of the season, as he appears to have picked up a leg injury over the week. Luckily, this will be a minor absence for the club, as he mainly serves in a reserve role, only seeing 28 minutes of play in two appearances this campaign.
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Cole Bassett - Questionable for Saturday Bassett is in question for Saturday's match against Dallas after being added to the MLS injury report due to a leg issue.
Impact Bassett is in jeopardy of possibly missing his first game of the season, as he has picked up a leg injury over the week. He has been a regular starter this season, having yet to miss a start, so the club will hope for his availability. However, if he isn't an option, expect Lamine Diack to start in his place.
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