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Andreas Maxso - Scores lone goal in victory Maxso scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Austin FC.

Impact Maxso opened the scoring in the 41st minute of play with his first shot attempt of the game, as he fired one from the left side of the six-yard box, into the bottom left corner of the goal. He tried one more shot but missed the target, in the 73rd minute. Maxso also held it down defensively, as he registered 14 clearances in the match.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marko Ilic - Registers clean sheet Ilic made five saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 1-0 win against Austin FC.

Impact Ilic registered his second clean sheet through 11 appearances this season. His five saves in the match also ties his season high for saves in a game. Ilic now has a total of 35 saves, compared to 22 goals against on the year.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moise Bombito - Receives fifth yellow card Bombito recorded one shot (zero on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Austin FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 32nd minute.

Impact Bombito was booked in the first half, and given this was his fifth caution of the campaign, he'll be suspended for the team's upcoming match. Bombito's next chance to return will come against Houston on Oct. 7.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rapids vs Austin FC Takeaways: Colorado plays spoiler as Sebastian Anderson shines in start, Andreas Maxsø scores The Colorado Rapids might not think of themselves as spoilers. However, the rest of Major League Soccer certainly sees the role they can pla...

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • DENVERPOST.COM

Andreas Maxsø scores and Marko Ilic makes 5 saves in Rapids' 1-0 win over Austin

Andreas Maxsø scored in the 41st minute, Marko Ilic made five saves and the Colorado Rapids beat Austin 1-0 on Saturday night for just their fifth victory of the season

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Austin FC continue to spiral, drop 1-0 result to Rapids Andreas Maxso’s first-half goal was enough to give the Colorado Rapids a 1-0 win over visiting Austin FC on Saturday.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Andrew Gutman - Starting against Austin Gutman (ankle) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Austin.

Impact Gutman is in the starting XI after recovering from an ankle injury. The defender is the top choice at left-back whenever fit and passed his late fitness checks to earn another start. Sam Nicholson shifts back into midfield with Gutman fit once more.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Skidding Austin FC fight for playoff lives vs. Rapids Austin FC is desperate to end their seven-match winless streak and reignite their playoff push when they visit the last-place Colorado Rapid...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Skidding Austin FC fight for playoff lives vs. Rapids Austin FC is desperate to end their seven-match winless streak and reignite their playoff push when they visit the last-place Colorado Rapid...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Colorado Rapids face Austin in Western Conference play

The Colorado Rapids face Austin in Western Conference action

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marko Ilic - Two saves for draw Ilic had two saves and allowed two goals in Thursday's 2-2 draw against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Ilic made two saves on four shots faced to earn a draw during Thursday's clash. The goalkeeper has not been overly impressive since taking over in the starting XI, with just one clean sheet and 22 goals allowed in his 10 starts. It's unclear if Ilic has shown enough to permanently take the starting job from William Yarbrough moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Calvin Harris - Assists again Harris assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Thursday's 2-2 draw against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Harris now has two assists in his last two matches. It's a nice return fore the winger, who is up to three goal contributions in his last three appearances. All of this has come in what is essentially the garbage time of MLS. The winger is up to one goal and three assists in 14 appearances since joining Colorado.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Connor Ronan - Assists in draw Ronan assisted once to go with 10 crosses (three accurate) and seven corners in Thursday's 2-2 draw against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Ronan got on the scoresheet with his sixth assist of 2023, and his second assist in four matches. The midfielder has been one of the few bright spots for a dreadful Rapids side, and is up to 10 goal contributions in his first MLS season. Ronan will be a main piece of a Rapids side looking to rebuild for 2024.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cole Bassett - Brilliant form continues Bassett scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Thursday's 2-2 draw versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Bassett made it four goal contributions in the last four matches, this time adding his third goal in that span. The midfielder is catching fire at the closing stage of MLS, though Colorado are already out of contention despite these decent results. Bassett will hope to end the season on a high note despite a miserable start to 2023.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Rubio - Scores again Rubio scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and two crosses (one accurate) in Thursday's 2-2 draw versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Rubio scored for a second game in a row. The forward is finally fit and is leading the line, looking like his usual MVP-level self. This is a very poor season top to bottom for Colorado and a strong finish from Rubio would be nothing more than a Pyrrhic victory. Rubio getting fit could be a major boon heading into the off season though, especially after he stormed to 16 goals in 2022.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ralph Priso - Unused sub Prisco (undisclosed) was an unused substitute during Wednesday's 2-2 draw to the Vancouver Whitecaps.

Impact Prisco looks to be available going forward as he was an unused substitute Wednesday. He's started four of his previous six matches, logging in 12 tackles (six won), five interceptions and four clearances in that span.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Navarro - Plays 88 minutes Navarro (lower body) started and played 88 minutes during Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Navarro was back in the lineup after missing last match with a lower body injury. He's started all six matches played since his arrival to the league, totaling an assist with eight chances created thus far.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Whitecaps bounce back to earn draw vs. Rapids Brian White scored on a 78th-minute header to help the Vancouver Whitecaps salvage a 2-2 tie with the last-place Colorado Rapids on Wednesda...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Aboubacar Keita - Plays for Rapids II Keita (knee) has been making appearances with the Colorado Rapids II in the MLS NEXT Pro League.

Impact Keita is not ready for a return to the senior team, but has been actively playing with the reserves. With the Rapids out of the MLS Playoffs, it doesn't look like the defender could return this season following his ACL injury,

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Gutman - In doubt for Wednesday Gutman (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's match against the Vancouver Whitecaps, per the Burgundy Wave.

Impact Gutman was in a bit of pain after coming off last match with an ankle injury. He is listed as questionable, therefore his injury is not as serious as originally thought. If the defender is not fit to play, then Sam Nicholson could see the start at left back.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Navarro - Questionable again Navarro (lower body) is questionable for Wednesday's match versus the Vancouver Whitecaps, per the Burgundy Wave.

Impact Navarro earns another questionable tag as he still deals with a lower body injury. Diego Rubio is still the favorite to start at forward for a second time in a row after scoring against Portland last Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Colorado Rapids host the Vancouver Whitecaps in Western Conference play

The Colorado Rapids host the Vancouver Whitecaps in Western Conference play

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colorado Rapids offseason guide: Priorities, state of roster and what's next The Rapids have been eliminated from playoff contention. Here's what comes next.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM