JASPER LOFFELSEND NEWS

Back in action Loffelsend recorded one cross (zero accurate) and one tackle in Sunday's 2-0 victory over New York City FC.

Impact Loffelsend was back on the pitch Sunday after missing the last match with a knee injury. He had only made two appearances since Apr 21, missing a month a hamstring injury. This will likely keep him as a bench option until the midfielder is able to return to full form, making 15 starts in 22 appearances in 2023.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted back in training Loffelsend (knee) was spotted in training Friday, Burgundy Wave reports.

Impact Loffelsend was spotted in team training during Friday's open practice, but it remains to be seen if he'll be fit enough to participate in Sunday's game against New York City FC.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Out with knee problems Loffelsend is out for Saturday's match against Cincinnati, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Loffelsend will have to bow out for the weekend, as he is once again heading back to the sidelines due to a knee issue after returning one match ago. He will now hope for a decent week of recovery, with his next chance to return against NYCFC on May 5.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Could be available Saturday Loffelsend (hamstring) has taken part in training this week and could be available to face San Jose on Saturday, Braidon Nourse of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Loffelsend has made just one appearance this season, logging 71 minutes off the bench in a 2-1 road win over Real Salt Lake on March 10. The coaching staff has been pleased with Loffelsend's involvement in training this week, and he could be an option off the bench to play this weekend after a four-game absence.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Rapids sign M Jasper Loffelsend to new contract The Colorado Rapids signed midfielder Jasper Loffelsend to a one-year contract extension through the 2025 MLS season, with an option for 202...

APRIL 9 • SACBEE.COM

Won't play Saturday Loffelsend (hamstring) is not an option for Saturday's match against LAFC.

Impact Loffelsend will now miss his third straight match due to his hamstring issues, as he is still working on his return to play. Luckily for the club, he is only viewed as a rotational player, appearing once off the bench for 71 minutes in his three appearances on the team sheet. He will look to return next week against Miami on April 6.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for LAFC Loffelsend (hamstring) could see a return for Saturday's match versus LAFC, according to manager Chris Armas. "He was involved in training today in a certain capacity and we have t...

Impact Loffelsend will look to make a return to the pitch Saturday after missing the last two matches with a hamstring injury. He made just one appearance off the bench, as the midfielder is expected to be part time member of the starting XI with 15 starts in 22 appearances during the 2023 campaign.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Seattle Loffelsend (hamstring) is out for Saturday's match against Seattle.

Impact Loffelsend was unable to recover from his hamstring issues in time for the game, as he is now out due to his complications. Luckily for the club, this won't affect much, as he has only appeared once off the bench in the club's first three matches of the season. His next chance to return will be against Houston on March 23.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Earns questionable tag Loffelsend (hamstring) is questionable for Saturday's trip to Seattle.

Impact Loffelsend made his first appearance for Colorado last time out, playing 71 minutes off the bench. He's now immediately been added to the injury report. If he can play against Seattle he should be straight back into the starting XI, especially with Connor Ronan (knee) out.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Rapids acquire M Jasper Loffelsend from Real Salt Lake The Colorado Rapids acquired German midfielder Jasper Loffelsend from Real Salt Lake on Wednesday.In exchange, Real Salt Lake receives a 202...

JANUARY 10 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Dealt to Rapids Loffelsend was traded to Colorado from Salt Lake, the club announced.

Impact Loffelsend had a quiet second year in Salt Lake, scoring and assisting once while making 22 appearances (15 starts.) If he can stay healthy he could be in line for significantly more minutes with Colorado heading into 2024.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Chosen to return for next season Loffelsend has his contract exercised for the 2024 season with Real Salt Lake.

Impact Loffelsend was a depth option for the team, recording a goal and an assist with 37 tackles (23 won) and 19 clearances in 22 matches, 15 of them coming as starts. He also spent a few games as an unused substitute, though kept healthy for most of the season.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in one cross in return Loffelsend had one cross (one accurate) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Loffelsend subbed on in the second half and could not do much during his limited time in the pitch. The midfielder was back after missing two games with an ankle injury. He's been in and out the squad before that, logging 20 appearances (15 starts) so far.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Loffelsend (ankle) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with LA Galaxy.

Impact Loffelsend returns to the bench, as expected, after being upgraded to probable. The midfielder could be an option in the second half, and should be fit for an Oct. 21 trip to Colorado.

OCTOBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to probable Loffelsend (ankle) is listed as probable for Saturday's trip to LA Galaxy, according to the Salt Lake injury report.

Impact Loffelsend missed two matches with the ankle injury but now seems set to return. With a few players out for international duty it's more likely than not Loffelsend will be back in the starting XI immediately if he can pass the late fitness tests.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Loffelsend (ankle) is out for Saturday's clash with Kansas City, according to the Salt Lake injury report.

Impact Loffelsend is ruled out for Saturday's clash due to an ankle injury, this will be a second match in a row on the sideline. The midfielder has been in and out of the first team, with generally limited minutes even when fit. Loffelsend has two further chances to get on the pitch before the end of the regular season.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against LAFC Loffelsend (ankle) is out for Sunday's match against LAFC after being left on the availability report.

Impact Loffelsend will not be an option for Sunday's match after picking up a knock to his ankle in last Sunday's match against Vancouver. His absence from the squad will shake things up, with him being a normal member of the team sheet, appearing 19 times with 15 starts. With the midfielder out, expect Deigo Luna, Andres Gomez or Maikel Chang to start in his position.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taken off with injury Loffelsend was injured and subbed out in the 31st minute of Sunday's 2-1 win over Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Loffelsend's first start since Aug 27 did not end well as he was taken off with an injury. He's started 15 of the 19 games played this season, as he was an unused substitute for the rest of the other matches.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Defends well in shutout win Loffelsend took two shots (one on target) and created a chance in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Toronto FC. He also made two clearances, an interception and won three of three tac...

Impact Loffelsend played well on both sides of the ball as his side squeaked out a win over Toronto on Saturday. RSL is now undefeated in six games since early June.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First assist of year Loffelsend assisted once to go with two shots (one on target), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 win over Austin FC. In addition, he was given a yello...

Impact Loffelsend got his first assist of the season to add on to his one goal thus far. He's started nine of the 10 matches played despite also missing a few games with an ankle injury.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in return to XI Loffelsend took a shot on target and made a clearance in Saturday's 3-2 victory against the Rapids.

Impact Loffelsend made his first league start in almost a month Saturday after recovering from an ankle injury. He seems set to continue rotating with Pablo Ruiz and Braian Ojeda for two midfield spots in the XI.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts on bench Loffelsend is on the bench for Saturday's match versus the Portland Timbers.

Impact Loffelsend will start off the bench Wednesday after missing the last three matches with an ankle injury. He's started six times in the last seven games, scoring a goal with 23 tackles (14 won) in that span.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facing fitness test for Saturday Loffelsend (ankle) is listed as questionable in Salt Lake's injury report to face LAFC this weekend.

Impact Loffelsend has missed RSL's last two MLS games with an ankle injury and his status remains uncertain for the LAFC match on Saturday. Pablo Ruiz and Braian Ojeda would likely continue as the starting midfield pair if Loffelsend isn't fit enough to play.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with injury Loffelsend (undisclosed) was not involved in Saturday's draw against the Sounders due to an injury. RSP manager Pablo Mastroeni told reporters after the game that he'll be question...

Impact Loffelsend has six starts in defensive midfield and scored his first goal of the season last time out against the Earthquakes, but he was ruled out for Saturday's Seattle match and will remain uncertain for next weekend's Houston game as well due to an injury he suffered in training. Scott Caldwell replaced him alongside Pablo Ruiz in midfield, though Braian Ojeda is another option in the position as well.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Opens account Loffelsend scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-1 victory over San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Loffelsend opened his 2023 goal-scoring account, tying his total return from 2022 with one strike. The midfielder has been brought into a more advanced role due to a minor shift in formation, and has done well. In 2022 Loffelsend totaled just one shot on goal, in seven appearances in 2023 Loffelsend has already put three shots on goals.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE