COLORADO NEWS

Gustavo Vallecilla - Loan set to expire Vallecilla will return to Colorado following the end of his loan to Columbus.

Impact Vallecilla had a productive loan spell with Columbus, at least until an injury sidelined him for the final four months of the season. His last appearance came off the bench on July 8 against NYC FC, before he was shut down for the remainder of the season.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Navarro - Traded to Colorado Navarro is set to join Colorado after he was traded from the Chicago Fire in exchange for defender Andrew Gutman.

Impact Navarro will leave Chicago after spending the last four seasons in Chi Town. He has been a regular starter in the back line for the team, recording 81 starts in 97 appearances since 2020, totaling 191 clearances, 233 crosses (49 accurate) and 159 tackles (93 won). He will be taking the place of Andrew Gutman at left back after he was traded to Chicago.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Former Colorado Rapids, USMNT goalkeeper Tim Howard elected to National Soccer Hall of Fame Class of 2024 The former Secretary of Defense is getting the call to the Hall of Fame on his first try.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • DENVERPOST.COM

Marko Ilic - Makes 13 appearances Ilic ended the 2023 season making 13 starts in 13 appearances with Colorado.

Impact Ilic replaced William Yarbrough while he dealt with injury. He allowed 28 goals in 13 matches, making 41 saves and keeping just two clean sheets. The keeper is expected to remain the number two keeper, unless Yarbrough doesn't decide to return to Colorado.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moise Bombito - Struggles with injuries Bombito made eight starts in 11 appearances during the 2023 season with Colorado.

Impact Bombito struggled with injuries during his first season in the MLS. He also spent some time away from the team as he joined the Canadian national team during the Gold Cup. The defender ended the campaign recording 36 clearances, 18 tackles (10 won) and two blocks.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Wilson - Logs in goal, assist as center back Wilson made 25 starts in 29 appearance during the 2023 season with Colorado.

Impact Wilson completed his sixth season in the MLS, scoring and assisting once while generating 104 clearances. which is an average of about 3.5 per game. He also recorded 26 blocks while helping complete six clean sheets, the most since the 2021 campaign.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andreas Maxso - Leads team in clearances Maxso started all 33 matches played with Colorado during the 2023 season.

Impact Maxso was the team's most consistent performer, missing just one match all year. He averaged about 3.7 clearances per game while ending the season with 122, including 25 blocks while holding on to eight clean sheets. The defender will remain the starting center back for the 2024 campaign as he enters his second year of his contract.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lalas Abubakar - Logs in two goal with team Abubakar finished the 2023 season recording 23 starts in 26 appearance with Colorado.

Impact Abubakar was a consistent starter during the first five months of the year, making 22 starts in 23 appearances, However, he was quickly downgraded to an unused sub since September, making just two starts to end the campaign. The defender will enter his last year of his contract after playing in four seasons with Colorado.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keegan Rosenberry - Ends fifth season with team Rosenberry will end the 2023 season making 25 start in 26 appearances with Colorado.

Impact Rosenberry finished his fifth season in Colorado, logging in 45 crosses (10 accurate), 32 tackles (24 won), 46 interceptions and 48 clearances. He also walked out of the campaign without a goal or an assist, but on the positive side the defender was able to maintain healthy throughout the year.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Braian Galvan - Bench role for team Galvan made six starts in 20 appearances during the 2023 season with Colorado.

Impact Galvan was just a bench option for the team after spending a few stints on the injured list for Colorado. He recorded just a goal on 10 shots (three on target), along with 23 crosses (two accurate) and nine chances created.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sidnei Tavares - Ends season ill Tavares recorded five starts in five appearances during the 2023 season with Colorado.

Impact Tavares had started the first five matches since signing with Colorado, but picked up an undisclosed illness that forced him to miss the remaining month. He only logged in two tackles (zero won), two chances created and one interceptions in 300 minutes of play.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cole Bassett - Team leader in goals Bassett made 22 starts in 25 appearances during the 2023 season with Colorado.

Impact Bassett recorded a career high of goals with six while leading the team as well. Most of his goals came within the last month of the season, scoring four in the last eight matches. It was also his first year back after spending a year on loan to Feyenoord.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Darren Yapi - Part of senior tear for 2023 Yapi made eight starts in 20 appearances during the 2023 season with Colorado.

Impact Yapi stayed with the senior year for the 2023 season, recording his first MLS assist. He also spent a month away from the club while playing for the USYNT in the U-20 World Cup. The midfielder is expected to remain with the first time for the 2024 campaign as he will work for an increasing role with the team.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Lewis - Downgraded to bench option Lewis ended the 2023 season making 12 starts in 26 appearance with Colorado.

Impact Lewis lost his starting role that he had gained last season, making just 12 starts all season. Injuries also played a role in this, scoring just once on 25 shots (10 on target) and 17 crosses (two accurate). The midfielder will be entering his final year of his contract as his future for the club remains in doubt if he does not improve his performance in 2024.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Cabral - Scores twice in 2023 Cabral will end the 2023 season making 14 starts in 27 appearances with Colorado.

Impact Despite being a designated player, Cabral has only been a bench player for the team, failing to keep his starting role in the midfield. He scored just twice on 18 shots (12 on target), while also logging in 21 tackles (11 won) and nine interceptions. The midfielder will fight to keep a starting role for the team while also look to improve from a poor 2023 campaign.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Navarro - Scores only one goal with team Navarro made 10 starts in 10 appearances during the 2023 season with Colorado.

Impact Navarro joined from Palmeiras on loan and started all matches played for Colorado. He only scored one goal from striker, a disappointing last two months for the forward. Navarro's lone is set to expire on July 2024, where the team will determine if they want to keep him beyond next season or not.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Larraz - In talks with Colorado Larraz is in active discussion over a new contract for the 2024 season with Colorado.

Impact Larraz missed all of the 2023 season through injury, returning for the last match on Oct 22. It is unclear if Colorado will plan to keep the midfielder, depending if he can return to good form after not playing for almost two seasons.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

William Yarbrough - In discussion for new deal Yarbrough is in active discussion for a new deal with the team, the team announced.

Impact Yarbrough made his last appearance for the team on July 16, sitting out the last two months with a lower body injury. He had started 20 matches, allowing 25 goals while completing seven clean sheets in that span. Marko Ilic took over the net during his absence and will likely remain the number two keeper if Yarbrough agreed to a new deal.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Calvin Harris - Remaining with Colorado Harris is set to return for the 2024 season after having his contract exercised with Colorado.

Impact Harris completed his first full season with Colorado and ended it on a high note, recording a goal and three assists for the team. This comes after starting 11 matches in 18 appearances, following missing the first three months of the campaign.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ralph Priso - Contract exersised Priso is set to return for the 2024 season after his contract was exercised by Colorado.

Impact Priso joined Colorado midseason last year and completed his first year in the club. He made 11 starts in 26 appearances while generating 28 tackles (14 won) and 12 clearances. Minor injuries got in the way of the midfielder to have a consistent campaign, downgrading to a bench role for the team.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Gutman - Returning for next season Gutman exercised his contract for the 2024 season, the team announced.

Impact Gutman joined from Atlanta midseason and was an immediate impact for the team, starting all 12 matches for Colorado. He scored a goal while logging in 26 clearances, 21 tackles (15 won) and 14 interceptions. The defender will return for the 2024 as the number one starter at left back while he enters his sixth season in the MLS.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rapids retain 3 players, decline options on 7 others Oct 15, 2023; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Rapids goalkeeper Abe Rodriguez (26) consoles midfielder Oliver Larraz (18) following the loss to th...

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Rapids retain 3 players, decline options on 7 others Oct 15, 2023; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Rapids goalkeeper Abe Rodriguez (26) consoles midfielder Oliver Larraz (18) following the loss to th...

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Rapids retain 3 players, decline options on 7 others Oct 15, 2023; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Rapids goalkeeper Abe Rodriguez (26) consoles midfielder Oliver Larraz (18) following the loss to th...

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Abraham Rodriguez - Set for release Rodriguez didn't have his contract option for 2024 picked up, Colorado announced.

Impact Rodriguez won't be back with Colorado in 2024 after his contract option was declined, setting him for free agency. The goalkeeper never earned a consistent role and spent most of the season third on the depth chart. He now will test free agency before 2024.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE