FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
COLORADO 15-5-14 · 7TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
15-5-14 · 7TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
Colorado Rapids forward Diego Rubio sidelined by knee surgery | MLSSoccer.com The Colorado Rapids will be without forward Diego Rubio during the early portions of their 2023 season, as the club announced Monday he’s un...
Kevin Cabral - Comes off bench in opener Cabral subbed into Sunday's match against the Sounders in the 71st minute and made a clearance in the 4-0 defeat.
Impact Cabral made his Colorado debut off the bench in a tough defeat to Seattle. With Diego Rubio (knee) out for a few weeks, Cabral has a chance to quickly break into the XI at his new club, even though youngster Darren Yapi got the start up front on Sunday.
FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Braian Galvan - Comes off bench in loss Galvan subbed into Sunday's match against the Sounders in the 84th minute, making an interception and creating a chance in the 4-0 defeat.
Impact Galvan made his first appearance since 2021 Sunday after missing all of last season with a torn ACL. He is capable of playing at either full-back position and will want to challenge Keegan Rosenberry and Alex Gersbach for a starting spot once he's back up to full fitness.
FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jack Price - On bench against Seattle Price (back) was an unused substitute in Sunday's defeat against the Sounders.
Impact Price was only fit enough to make the bench for the season opener on Sunday, while Connor Ronan, Cole Bassett and Ralph Priso all started in midfield. Price will hope to be fully healthy and ready to break back into the XI by next weekend's Sporting KC clash.
FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Andreas Maxso - Tough defensive day against Seattle Maxso made a block and four clearances in Sunday's 4-0 defeat against the Sounders.
Impact Maxo had a rough outing in his MLS debut on Sunday alongside Lalas Abubakar in central defense.
FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Gersbach - Takes shot in opening day loss Gersbach made two clearances, two interceptions and took a shot in Sunday's 4-0 defeat against the Sounders. He also won two of three tackles in the match.
Impact Gersbach made his MLS debut at left-back on Sunday and it was a very rough result for his side.
FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Connor Ronan - Creates two chances in MLS debut Ronan took a shot and created two chances in Sunday's 4-0 defeat against the Sounders. He also made a clearance, an interception and won one of one tackles in the match.
Impact Ronan had a rough introduction to MLS against a top team in Seattle on Saturday, though he did well individually in Colorado's midfield trio.
FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cole Bassett - Takes shot in MLS return Bassett took a shot and created a chance in Sunday's 4-0 defeat against the Sounders. He also won two of three tackles in the match.
Impact Bassett lined up alongside Conor Ronan and Ralph Priso in a midfield-three in his first game back with Colorado after spending last season on-loan in the Netherlands.
FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Darren Yapi - Takes two shots in opening loss Yapi took two shots (one on target) and created two chances in Sunday's 4-0 defeat against the Sounders. He also made a clearance and an interception in the match.
Impact Yapi made just his second ever MLS start up front on Sunday and played well individually, his side was just outclassed by a much better Seattle team. With Diego Rubio (knee) out for a few weeks, Yapi could continue getting opportunities although new signing Kevin Cabral provides a more experienced option as well.
FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Diego Rubio - Undergoes minor knee surgery Rubio is expected to miss 2-5 weeks after undergoing a successful operation to remove a loose body in his right knee, the Rapids announced Monday.
Impact Rubio missed Sunday's season-opening defeat against the Sounders due to this knee injury, and he will not return now at least until mid-March while he recovers from this surgery. Darren Yapi started the game up front in his absence and could continue there, though Kevin Cabral and Michael Barrios remain options in the position as well.
FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
William Yarbrough - Concedes four to Seattle Yarbrough allowed four goals while making four saves during Sunday's 4-0 loss to Seattle.
Impact Yarbrough allowed two goals in each half as Colorado were battered in their season opener by Seattle. The keeper is coming off a season allowing 54 goals in 34 starts while keeping nine clean sheets and making 102 saves.
FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Morris scores twice as Sounders topple Rapids 4-0
Jordan Morris scored a pair of goals via header, Cristian Roldan also scored on a header and the Seattle Sounders overwhelmed the Colorado Rapids in a dominating 4-0 win in the MLS...FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jack Price - Facing fitness test for Sunday Price is listed as questionable with a back injury in Colorado's injury report for Sunday's season opener against the Sounders.
Impact Price missed multiple chunks of time due to various injuries last season, and he's beginning 2023 in much the same style as his status for the weekend is in doubt with a back issue. Connor Ronan, Bryan Acosta, Ralph Priso and Max are all options to replace him in defensive midfield if necessary.
FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Diego Rubio - Ruled out with knee injury Rubio will miss Sunday's season opener against the Sounders with a knee injury, according to Colorado's injury report.
Impact Rubio was the Rapids' leading scorer last season with 16 goals in 30 MLS appearances (28 starts), but he will be sidelined for the 2023 opener against Seattle due to a knee injury. Kevin Cabral, Michael Barrios or Jonathan Lewis (ankle) could replace him up front for the game.
FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Aboubacar Keita - Could be available Sunday Keita (knee) is listed as questionable in Colorado's injury report for Sunday's season opener against the Sounders.
Impact Keita missed the entire 2022 campaign after tearing his ACL and undergoing surgery in early March, but he's been recovering well and might be available for the first game of the season this weekend. He has 38 MLS appearances (29 starts) to his name from his time with Columbus from 2019-21.
FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
MLS opens 2023 season in dramatic fashion: 5 takeaways
Thiago Almada's brace and St. Louis City SC's debut victory made for a memorable opening day for MLS.FEBRUARY 26, 2023
Jonathan Lewis - Status uncertain for Sunday Lewis missed much of Colorado's preseason due to various knocks, according to Brendan Ploen of the Denver Post. He will be questionable for the season opener against the Sounders o...
Impact Lewis is a very versatile player for the Rapids as he can line up all across the attacking line, even if he isn't projected to be a first-choice starter this season.
FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Colorado Rapids 2023 Season Preview | MLSSoccer.com 2023 Schedule - First game: Feb. 26 - 8 pm ET at Seattle Sounders FC - Home opener: March 4 - 9:30 pm ET vs. Sporting Kansas City - Full sch...
FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Seattle Sounders host the Colorado Rapids for season opener
The Colorado Rapids take on the Seattle Sounders in the season openerFEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Colorado Rapids acquire Serbian international goalkeeper Marko Ilić | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing The Colorado Rapids have acquired goalkeeper Marko Ilić on loan from Belgian Pro League side KV Kortrijk th...
FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Colorado Rapids unveil 2023 New Day Kit | MLSSoccer.com The Colorado Rapids have unveiled their new secondary jersey before the 2023 MLS season, the New Day Kit presented by adidas. It was co-desi...
FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Yaya Toure - Remains sidelined long-term Toure (knee) remains out long-term with his late-season ACL injury.
Impact Toure remains out long-term and will see competition on his return to Rapids 2, as Caique de Brito Cerquiera joins the MLS Next side. Toure's role will likely be minimal even when fully fit and available to the senior team.
FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Aboubacar Keita - Progressing from ACL injury Keita is continuing to make his way back from an ACL injury Robin Fraser told reporters."Aboubacar Keita, we have not seen him yet. He's still a little ways from playing. Physicall...
Impact Keita isn't going to be ready for opening day but he continues to recover from the long-term ACL issue. Keita will hope to keep the recovery going, though it remains to be seen what his role will look like on the depth chart even when fully fit once more.
FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Oliver Larraz - Plays in preseason opener Larraz (lower leg) featured in Colorado's first preseason game of the season against Celaya in January.
Impact Larraz made his first appearance since 2021 after recovering from a fractured tibia he suffered last March. The 21-year-old should remain mostly a bit-part player for the Rapids this season in midfield.
FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
