GUSTAVO VALLECILLA NEWS

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

Taken off injury report Vallecilla (hamstring) is no longer listed in Columbus' injury report for Saturday's clash against Nashville SC.

Impact Vallecilla has missed the Crew's last four games with a hamstring injury he suffered in late May, but he has a chance to return and face Nashville this weekend. Sean Zawadzki and Malte Amundsen have been forced to play out of position in the back-three recently while Vallecilla, Milos Degenek (Achilles) and Josh Williams (ankle) have been injured.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training with team Vallecilla (hamstring) was able to train with his Crew teammates on Wednesday, according to Massive Report's Patrick Murphy.

Impact Vallecilla has been out since late May with a hamstring injury, but he's progressing well with his recovery and seems to be nearing a return to action heading into Saturday's New York City match.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Vallecilla (hamstring) is out for Saturday's trip to Chicago, according to the Columbus injury report.

Impact Vallecilla will miss a third straight MLS match with the hamstring injury. The defender has been a guaranteed starter when healthy but is on the sideline once more. Vallecilla's next chance to return is a June 17 trip to NYC FC, Milos Degenek (ankle) remains on the sideline as well meaning Sean Zawadski and Malte Amundsen will likely continue in the starting XI.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out for multiple weeks with injury Vallecilla (hamstring) will "for sure" miss a few weeks with the injury he suffered against Nashville at the weekend, Crew manager Wilfried Nancy told Bailey Johnson of the Columbu...

Impact Vallecilla has been a regular starter in Columbus' back-three since arriving on-loan from the Rapids in March, but he's set for a spell on the sidelines after picking up an injury on Sunday. Niether Milos Degenek (Achilles) nor Josh Williams (ankle) is close to being available from injuries of their own, according to Nancy, so he might have to get creative with his center-back selections alongside Steven Moreira and Philip Quinton in the meantime, with Malte Amundsen and Aidan Morris potential options to fill in out of position.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Nashville Vallecilla was subbed out of Sunday's defeat against Nashville SC in the 65th minute after suffering an apparent injury. He made four clearances and created a chance in the match b...

Impact Vallecilla has started each of Columbus' last 10 league games in the back-three, but he will now be questionable for the midweek Rapids match after having to sub off injured in the second half of Saturday's loss to Nashville. If it's necessary, Josh Williams (ankle) could replace him in the XI if he's fit enough.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three tackles against D.C Vallecilla had three tackles in Saturday's 2-0 victory over D.C. United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 85th minute.

Impact Vallecilla made a third straight start at center back, winning four of the eight tackles attempted, along with five clean sheets and two interceptions. He spent most of last season as a bench player, but will likely fulfill the starting role in the back with Jonathan Mensah joining the San Jose Earthquakes in the offseason.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will start at weekend Vallecilla featured for the Crew 2 last weekend and will be starting in central defense for the senior team's clash against Atlanta United on Saturday, manager Wilfried Nancy told...

Impact Vallecilla is set to make his Columbus debut in place of Milos Degenek (not injury related) in the back-three against Atlanta on Saturday.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus Crew acquire Gustavo Vallecilla on loan from Colorado Rapids | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Loan - CLB receive: Gustavo Vallecilla - COL receive: $175k GAM The Columbus Crew have utilized the intra-league lo...

MARCH 3, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Loaned to Columbus Vallecilla has joined the Crew on a season-long loan with the option to buy from the Rapids, the club announced Friday.

Impact Vallecilla has slipped down to backup status in Colorado after making 12 MLS appearances (seven starts) in central defense last season. The 23-year-old is now moving to Columbus for 2023, where he can replace the departed Jonathan Mensah and provide backup behind Josh Williams, Milos Degenek and Philip Quinton in the position.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off against Dallas Vallecilla was shown a straight red card in the 77th minute of Saturday's victory against FC Dallas following a foul on Nanu. He made three interceptions, two clearances and create...

Impact Vallecilla's debut season in Colorado is now over following this red card, and the 23-year-old kept zero clean sheets in 12 MLS appearances (seven starts) as a backup option behind Danny Wilson and Lalas Abubakar in central defense after moving from Cincinnati in March.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in start Vallecilla made a block and six clearances in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Charlotte FC. He also took two shots in the match.

Impact Vallecilla defended well against Charlotte on Saturday in what was his first start since getting traded from Cincinnati at the end of March. The 22-year-old will want to lock down a starting spot in Colorado's back-three as the season develops.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Colorado Rapids acquire center back Gustavo Vallecilla from FC Cincinnati ' MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Trade - COL receive: Gustavo Vallecilla - CIN receive: $400k in 2022 GAM and $400k in 2023 GAM The Colorado Rapids...

MARCH 28, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

FC Cincinnati trades Gustavo Vallecilla to Colorado Rapids FC Cincinnati center back Gustavo Vallecilla is now a member of the Colorado Rapids.

MARCH 28, 2022 • CINCINNATI.COM

Traded to Colorado Vallecilla (leg) has signed a three-year contract with the Rapids after being traded from Cincinnati in exchange for $850,000 in GAM, the club announced Monday.

Impact Vallecilla started 25 MLS games in his MLS debut season in Cincinnati last year, scoring twice and keeping five clean sheets. A leg injury has prevented him from playing so far in 2022, but the 22-year-old now joins the defending Western Conference regular season champions in Colorado, where he will try to break into the back-three of Lalas Abubakar, Auston Trusty and Danny Wilson once he's fit.

MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Swiderski and Charlotte FC host Cincinnati

Karol Swiderski leads Charlotte FC into a matchup with Cincinnati after scoring two goals against the New England Revolution

MARCH 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to training Vallecilla (leg) returned to training with Cincinnati this week, according to Pat Brennan of Enquirer Sports.

Impact Vallecilla is yet to feature this season for Cincinnati due to a leg injury, but he's getting closer to making his return now that he's back in training.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vazquez and Cincinnati host Inter Miami

Brandon Vazquez leads Cincinnati into a matchup with Inter Miami after a two-goal performance against Orlando City

MARCH 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orlando City brings shutout streak into matchup with Cincinnati

Orlando City heads into a matchup with Cincinnati after recording two straight shutout wins

MARCH 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Estrada leads D.C. United against Cincinnati

MARCH 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable once more Vallecilla (leg) is questionable for Saturday's clash with D.C. United, according to the injury report.

Impact Vallecilla is listed as questionable once again, this time against D.C. United, as he makes his way back from a leg injury. The defender would be an immediate upgrade in the starting XI if available. Tyler Blackett will likely remain in the first team if Vallecilla can't play Saturday.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Austin Vallecilla is listed as questionable with a leg injury in Cincinnati's injury report ahead of Saturday's season opener.

Impact Tyler Blackett could replace Vallecilla in central defense alongside Geoff Cameron if Vallecilla isn't fit enough to play against Austin FC at the weekend.

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes seven clearances in loss Vallecilla made a block, an interception and seven clearances in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Atlanta United.

Impact Vallecilla returned from an undisclosed injury to play in the season finale on Sunday. The 22-year-old kept five clean sheets in 25 games during his first MLS campaign, although Cincinnati finished as the worst team (by record and by goals conceded) in the league.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Atlanta Vallecilla (undisclosed) is in Cincinnati's starting lineup for Sunday's clash against Atlanta United.

Impact Vallecilla missed Cincinnati's last five MLS games with an undisclosed injury, but he's back on the pitch from the start on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

FC Cincinnati faces Atlanta United FC, seeks to stop 11-game skid

FC Cincinnati enters a matchup with Atlanta United FC after losing 11 straight games

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS