MAY 16, 2023 • ATLUTD.COM
COLORADO 15-5-14 · 7TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
15-5-14 · 7TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
Match Preview: Atlanta United hosts Colorado Rapids for midweek MLS match | Atlanta United FC The 5-Stripes return home to Mercedes-Benz Stadium for a midweek match
Bryan Acosta - Lands back on injury report Acosta is once again listed as questionable with a hamstring injury for Wednesday's clash against Atlanta United.
Impact Acosta played 20 minutes off the bench Saturday in his return from a hamstring injury he initially suffered in late April, but it seems he hasn't fully recovered from the issue and will remain a game time call against Atlanta this week.
MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Keegan Rosenberry - Facing fitness test for Wednesday Rosenberry (groin) is listed as questionable in Colorado's injury report to face Atlanta United this week.
Impact Rosenberry missed the defeat to the Union at the weekend with a groin injury, and his status for Wednesday is uncertain. Anthony Markanich could continue in his place at wing-back if necessary against Atlanta.
MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Diego Rubio - Status uncertain for Wednesday Rubio is listed as questionable with an ankle injury in Colorado's availability report for the midweek clash against Atlanta United.
Impact Rubio has tallied a goal and two assists from 17 shots (10 on target) and 11 chances created across his last seven MLS appearances (all starts) in attacking midfield for Colorado, but he might face a fitness test in order to be available against Atlanta this week. With Darren Yapi (not injury related), Max (suspension) and Cole Bassett (hamstring) all either out or in doubt as well, Michael Barrios, Jonathan Lewis and Kevin Cabral could form the attacking line Wednesday if necessary.
MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Atlanta United brings losing streak into match with the Colorado Rapids
Atlanta United looks to stop a three-game losing streak when it hosts the Colorado RapidsMAY 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Darren Yapi - Links up with YNT Yapi has been called up by the U.S. Youth National Team for the upcoming u-20 World Cup in Argentina, meaning he'll miss up to a month of MLS action for the tournament.
Impact Yapi has taken seven shots and recorded an assist in 10 MLS appearances (five starts) up front for Colorado this season, but he will miss at least the next five games while away on international duty for this tournament. Kevin Cabral seems ready to take over the starting striker position in the meantime.
MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Anthony Markanich - Four interceptions in loss Markanich made two clearances, four interceptions and won one of two tackles in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against the Union.
Impact Markanich made his second start of the season on Saturday, lining up at left wing-back while Keegan Rosenberry (groin) is out injured.
MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sam Nicholson - Creates chance in loss Nicholson made two clearances, two interceptions and created a chance in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against the Union. He also won one of one tackles in the match.
Impact Nicholson has started 10 of Colorado's 12 MLS matches this season, mostly lining up on the left wing/wing-back, but he slid over to cover for the injured Keegan Rosenberry (groin) on the right side on Saturday.
MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Danny Leyva - Creates chance in first start Leyva made an interception and created a chance in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against the Union. He also won one of two tackles in the match.
Impact Leyva made his first start for Colorado on Saturday, lining up alongside Connor Ronan in midfield with Bryan Acosta still making his way back from injury.
MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jonathan Lewis - Takes two shots in start Lewis took two shots (one on target) and created a chance in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against the Union. He also made a clearance and won one of one tackles in the match.
Impact Lewis made his first MLS start in over a month Saturday after scoring off the bench against the Galaxy last weekend. With Darren Yapi leaving for the upcoming u-20 World Cup, Lewis might get more regular opportunities in the XI over the next month or so.
MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Cabral - Takes two shots in loss Cabral took two shots (one on target) and created a chance in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against the Union.
Impact Cabral has taken nine shots (six on target) across his last three MLS appearances (all starts), lining up Saturday alongside Jonathan Lewis in a front-two.
MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Diego Rubio - Takes three shots in Philly loss Rubio took three shots (two on target) and created a chance in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against the Union. He also made a clearance and two interceptions in the match.
Impact Rubio was once again active from attacking midfield on Saturday, posting multiple shots for the sixth time across his last seven matches and also drawing the foul for Conor Ronan's first-half penalty goal.
MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Keegan Rosenberry - Out with groin injury Rosenberry was not involved in Saturday's defeat against the Union due to a groin injury.
Impact Rosenberry had started 10 of the Rapids' 11 league games this season prior to this weekend, but he missed out on the Philadelphia game with an injury. Anthony Markanich replaced him in the XI, with Sam Nicholson sliding over to cover at right wing-back.
MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
William Yarbrough - Concedes two goals to Philly Yarbrough made zero saves and conceded two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against the Union.
Impact Yarbrough was beaten by two outside-the-box strikes from Kai Wagner and Julian Carranza on Saturday as his side ended it's seven-game undefeated run in MLS. Next up will be a midweek clash against Atlanta United, which have scored 21 goals through 12 matches this season.
MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Connor Ronan - Scores penalty against Philadelphia Ronan took three shots and scored a goal in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against the Union. He also made a clearance, an interception and created a chance in the match.
Impact Ronan converted from the penalty spot Saturday for his first goal in MLS, following a brace of assists last time out against the Galaxy last weekend. He's taken 12 shots and created 18 chances across his 12 starts in midfield for Colorado.
MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Braian Galvan - Sent off against Philadelphia Galvan received a straight red card during stoppage time of Saturday's 2-1 defeat against the Union after getting into a late scuffle with Jesus Bueno. He created a chance and made...
Impact Galvan was making his second appearance off the bench Saturday since returning from a groin injury that had sidelined him for roughly six weeks, but he'll now be suspended at least for Wednesday's clash with Atlanta United following his sending off against Philly.
MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Moise Bombito - Makes MLS debut off bench Bombito (knee) subbed in and played the final 10 minutes or so of Saturday's 2-1 defeat against the Union.
Impact Bombito recovered from a knee injury to make his first appearance for Colorado on Saturday. The 23-year-old rookie out of the University of New Hampshire should mostly be a depth option this season in central defense.
MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bryan Acosta - Features against Philadelphia Acosta (hamstring) subbed in and played the final 20 minutes or so of Saturday's defeat against the Union.
Impact Acosta was back in the squad Saturday after missing the Rapids' last two MLS games with a hamstring injury. He should break back into the Rapids' XI in midfield once he's fully fit again.
MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rapids move on without Alves amid match-fixing allegations
The Colorado Rapids played their first match Saturday night since attacker Max Alves was suspended by Major League Soccer after Brazil announced a national investigation into match...MAY 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Colorado Rapids vs. Philadelphia Union
MAY 14, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Rapids give up second-half goal in 2-1 loss to Philadelphia Union, remain winless at home in MLS play In a week that started off so well for the Colorado Rapids, it all boiled over late Saturday night at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park.
MAY 14, 2023 • DENVERPOST.COM
Julian Carranza lifts Union over Rapids Julian Carranza scored his fourth goal of the season early in the second half after setting up an equalizer late in the first to help the Ph...
MAY 14, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Julian Carranza lifts Union over Rapids Julian Carranza scored his fourth goal of the season early in the second half after setting up an equalizer late in the first to help the Ph...
MAY 14, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Diego Rubio - Starting Saturday Rubio is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against the Philadelphia Union
Impact Rubio is in the starting XI after suffering an ankle injury midweek. He's been on good form of late, recording a goal and two assists in the last five games.
MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Union aim for third straight win as they visit Rapids The Philadelphia Union will look for a third consecutive MLS win when they visit a Colorado Rapids side that is hard to beat at home.
MAY 12, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
