COLORADO NEWS

Sebastian Anderson - Open discussion on possible deal Anderson's option with Colorado was declined for 2024, but is in active discussion over a new deal the club announced.

Impact Anderson could return to Colorado in 2024 as his discusses a potential new contract with the team. The defender made just four appearances all season and never established a substantial role with Colorado, but that could change if he remains for the 2024 year.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Colorado Rapids hire Chris Armas as next head coach

The Colorado Rapids have brought in Chris Armas as their new permanent coach after Robin Fraser was let go in September

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Luis Diaz: Father of Liverpool winger reveals details of kidnapping including ' almost 12 days without sleep' Luis Diazs father was released on Thursday after spending 12 days in the hands of guerrillas; special forces had been searching a mountain r...

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • SKY.COM

How the kidnap of Luis Diaz's father united Colombia in outrage, fear - and, finally, joy The past fortnight stirred bad memories in Liverpool star Diaz's homeland Colombia, which knows all too well how kidnaps can end in tragedy

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Diaz's father released after being kidnapped by rebel group Luis Diaz’s father has been released after being kidnapped by the National Liberation Army (ELN, by its Spanish acronym) in Colombia. ELN is...

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Troops withdrawing to aid release of Luis Diaz's father, says military The Colombian military says it has withdrawn its troops in order to help facilitate the release of Luis Diaz’s father. The National Liberati...

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Armas, Little among finalists in Rapids coaching search The Rapids finished at the bottom of the Western Conference this year, parting ways with Robin Fraser in September.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Luis Diaz Left Out Of Liverpool Squad After Parents Kidnapped In Colombia Diogo Jota later held up a Liverpool jersey printed with Diaz’s name after scoring against Nottingham Forest.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Rapids say Diego Rubio, Jack Price won't return in 2024 Sep 27, 2023; Commerce City, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rapids forward Diego Rubio (11) reacts in the first half against the Vancouver Whitecap...

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Colorado Rapids part ways with captain Jack Price  | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Contract option declined The Colorado Rapids made their first major offseason move on Thursday, announcing they've...

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Connor Ronan - Registers most crosses Ronan recorded two shots (one on goal), 11 crosses (five accurate) and eight corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Real Salt Lake.

Impact Ronan stood out by recording the most crosses in the game. He created one big chance and also made two interceptions and one clearance. He played 34 games this season and managed to record one goal and eight assists.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Abraham Rodriguez - Makes first start in the season Rodriguez recorded four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Real Salt Lake.

Impact Rodriguez made four saves and two clearances but was unable to prevent Diego Luna from scoring in the 74th minute. This was his only appearance of the season.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rapids Takeaways: As worst season in club history concludes with loss to Real Salt Lake, Diego Rubio hints at exit At last, the Colorado Rapids’ 2023 season is over.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • DENVERPOST.COM

Real Salt Lake closes regular season with 1-0 win over the Colorado Rapids Diego Luna scored in the 74th minute and Real Salt Lake beat the Colorado Rapids 1-0 on Saturday night. Real Salt Lake (14-12-8) reached the...

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • SLTRIB.COM

Diego Luna scores late as Real Salt Lake edges Rapids Oct 21, 2023; Commerce City, Colorado, USA; Real Salt Lake midfielder Diego Luna (26) shoots and scores on Colorado Rapids goalkeeper Abraha...

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Rapids hope to end last-place season on high note vs. rival RSL Oct 14, 2023; Frisco, TX, USA; Colorado Rapids forward Rafael Navarro (9) and FC Dallas defender Sam Junqua (29) in action in front of Advoc...

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Marko Ilic - Uncertain for finale Ilic (illness) is listed as questionable for Saturday's clash with Salt Lake, according to the Rapids injury report.

Impact Ilic is questionable for Saturday's match, it's a surprise as this illness didn't seem to prevent him practicing earlier in the week. With start William Yarbrough (lower body) still sidelined it could fall onto Abraham Rodriguez to make his full MLS debut during the final match of 2023.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

William Yarbrough - Shelved for decision day Yarbrough (lower body) is out for Saturday's clash with Salt Lake, according to the Rapids injury report.

Impact Yarborugh won't return in 2023 as this same injury has now forced him onto the sideline for the final two months of the season. Marko Ilic has been the standard replacement but he is now listed as questionable with an illness. Abraham Rodriguez could be in line for his full MLS debut on the final day of 2023.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Gutman - Takes three shots Gutman took three off target shots, crossed twice inaccurately and created a chance during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Dallas.

Impact Gutman showed off his attacking prowess from left-back by finishing with the second most shots and chances created on the team. Gutman has one goal across his past four appearances as a locked in starter when fully fit for Colorado.

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cole Bassett - Leader in chances created, tackles Bassett took an off target shot, created two chances and made two tackles (winning one) during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Dallas.

Impact Bassett was held off the scoresheet, but was active on both sides of the ball leading the Rapids in both chances created and tackles. Bassett has two goals over his last four matches while taking seven shots, creating four chances and crossing four times.

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Connor Ronan - Sends in six crosses Ronan took an off target shot, crossed six times inaccurately, created a chance and made two tackles (winning one) during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Dallas.

Impact Ronan was held off the scoresheet, but led Colorado in both crosses and tackles in the match. Saturday's match broke a streak of three straight matches with an assist for Ronan who has been in good form over his past four matches, crossing 30 times and creating 11 chances.

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marko Ilic - Beaten once by Dallas Ilic allowed a goal while making a save during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Dallas.

Impact Ilic conceded the game tying goal in the 37th minute as Colorado shared the points on Saturday. The keeper has now allowed 28 goals in 13 league starts while his lone save upped his season total to 41.

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Navarro - Scores first MLS goal Navarro scored a goal while taking four shots (three on goal) and creating two chances during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Dallas.

Impact Navarro found the back of the net in the 25th minute, opening the scoring in the match while leading Colorado in both shots and chances created in the match. The goal was the first of Navarro's MLS career as he's now started in four straight matches and nine of Colorado's past ten contests.

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE