LALAS ABUBAKAR NEWS

Gets another goal Abubakar scored one goal from one shot and created one chance during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Real Salt Lake.

Impact Abubakar has scored in two straight games and he's already broken his scoring record for a single season with three goals in 17 starts. As he doesn't rank as highly with 19 tackles made all season, a winless streak of four straight games isn't helpful to his value. Up next is a visit from Orlando City, which have scored just 24 goals in 19 matches.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Abubakar's late goal earns Rapids 2-2 draw with RSL

Lalas Abubakar scored a goal in the 89th minute to help the Colorado Rapids earn a 2-2 draw with Real Salt Lake

JULY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores opening goal in loss Abubakar scored from his only shot on target. He also had two shots off target, hit the post and made four clearances in the Colorado Rapids 3-2 defeat by Austin FC on Sunday.

Impact Abubakar scored the game's opening goal in 19. The defender's goal was worthy of a top striker, coming from a Bryan Acosta free kick he stretched in the penalty area to volley the ball into the net's left corner. In the second half the Ghanian also had an effort that hit the post. He has now made 16 appearances (all starts), scored two goals and delivered five clean sheets. Abubakar will need to be careful with his direct style of defending, he has received five yellow cards from his last eight games.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Urruti scores to lift Austin over Colorado Rapids 3-2

Maximiliano Urruti scored in the 59th minute and Austin beat the Colorado Rapids 3-2

JULY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suspended against Portland Abubakar will miss next weekend's clash against the Timbers with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Abubakar picked up his fifth booking of the season -- all of which have come in seven games since the start of May -- in Sunday's draw with NYCFC, meaning he will be suspended for next weekend's match. He has started every single MLS game for Colorado so far this season, but Gustavo Vallecilla could replace him in the back-three against Portland.

JUNE 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensively Abubakar made three tackles and two interceptions during Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Kansas City.

Impact Abubakar was left with plenty to do behind the ball as he made 63 passes in a day where the ball seemed stuck to the Colorado defense. The center-back added three tackles the most he's made in a single match since the season opener. Abubakar has earned four clean sheets in just 12 matches, giving him some upside despite his limited role in central defense.

MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensively Abubakar made four interceptions and five clearances during Saturday's 2-0 win over LAFC.

Impact Abubakar had plenty to do behind the ball Saturday, making five clearances and adding four interceptions. The center-back is rarely much of a fantasy option, but he is consistently on the pitch with 11 starts and appearances through 11 matches. Abubakar will be back in the starting XI against Kansas City on Wednesday.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Five clearances, clean sheet Abubakar logged five clearances during a 2-0 win Saturday versus Portland.

Impact Abubakar logged the Rapids' best clearance tally en route to their fourth MLS clean sheet post-February.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Two tackles against FC Dallas Abubakar made two tackles in a 3-1 defeat to FC Dallas on Saturday.

Impact Abubakar had an average outing for the losing team. The 27-year-old made two tackles in as many attempts. Other than that, Abubakar also made an interception.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

First goal of season Abubakar scored a goal with his lone shot while creating a chance, blocking a shot, making an interception and two clearances during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Real Salt Lake.

Impact Abubakar found the back of the net in the 56th minute, leveling the score to earn a point for the Rapids. The goal was the first of the season for the defender while finishing with the second highest amount of blocks and clearances on the team in the draw.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lalas Abubakar scores second-half equalizing goal against Real Salt Lake in first leg of Rocky Mountain Cup, teams share the points Lalas Abubakar doesn’t score too many goals, but when he does, it comes at opportune times.

APRIL 3, 2022 • DENVERPOST.COM

Abubakar's equalizer lifts Rapids to 1-1 tie with RSL

Lalas Abubakar scored the game-tying goal for the Colorado Rapids in a 1-1 draw with Real Salt Lake

APRIL 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leads Colorado with four clearances Abubakar blocked a shot, made a tackle and four clearances during Saturday's 3-0 win over Atlanta.

Impact Abubakar was a part of the Colorado back line that kept a clean sheet on Saturday. The defender finished with the second highest amount of blocks on the team while leading Colorado with four clearances in the win.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes six clearances in loss Abubakar made a block, six clearances and three interceptions in Saturday's 3-0 defeat against LAFC. He also won five tackles in the match.

Impact Abubakar racked up some defensive statistics Saturday, but make no mistake, Carlos Vela and LAFC got the better of him on the day. He will try to bounce back next weekend against Atlanta United, which scored 45 MLS goals last season.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vela's hat trick leads LAFC to 3-0 opening win over Colorado

Carlos Vela scored the third hat trick of his Major League Soccer career Saturday afternoon as Los Angeles Football Club opened the season with a 3-0 victory over the Colorado Rapi...

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes six clearances in loss Abubakar made a block, six clearances and two interceptions in last week's 1-0 Western Conference semifinal defeat against Portland.

Impact Abubakar ends the season with six clean sheets and two goals in 25 MLS appearances (24 starts) as Colorado surprised everyone by topping the Western Conference in the regular season.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes six clearances in loss Abubakar made two blocks, six clearances and an interception in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat against New England. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Abubakar defended well against the Revolution, but he couldn't fully keep the new MLS record-holders out of the net. He should have an easier time Sunday against the Dynamo, which have the Western Conference's second-worst attack with just 36 goals in 32 matches this season.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Three interceptions against Portland Abubakar made three interceptions in a 2-0 win against Portland Timbers on Saturday.

Impact Abubakar had a decent day for the winning team. The 26-year-old made three interceptions. Other than that, Abubakar also made a couple of clearances.

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Forgets to defend in big loss Abubakar took two shots (none on target) and intercepted three times in the 3-1 loss to Real Salt Lake on Saturday.

Impact Abubakar was found dancing more than defending in the loss Saturday. Real's attackers had Abubakar spinning in circles the entire match. Abubakar was also beat two different times that led to the first two goals of the match for Real. This match can be considered more of an outlier since he is one of the better defenders for the Rapids, however, if he does not gain form quickly, he will see the bench more often than not.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Three tackles against Austin FC Abubakar made three tackles in a 3-0 win against Austin FC on Wednesday.

Impact Abubakar had a decent day for the winning team. The 26-year-old completed three tackles in as many attempts. Other than that, Abubakar also made a solitary clearance.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Two clearances, two interceptions Abubakar recorded two clearances and two interceptions while also adding one tackle and keeping a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 draw between Toronto and Colorado.

Impact Abubakar made a quick return to the starting lineup in this one and featured in his usual defensive role, though it's fair to say he didn't work as hard as he'd done it in past matches. Still, the veteran center-back has racked up 16 clearances, eight interceptions, five tackles and three blocked shots over his last five appearances.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Portland Abubakar (head) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's clash with Portland.

Impact Abubakar came off with a head injury during the clash with San Jose, but seems to have passed every protocol and returns to the starting XI. The defender takes his place in the backline which will look to subdue the high-powered Portland offense.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Portland hosts Colorado after 3 straight shutout wins

Portland heads into a matchup against Colorado after securing three consecutive shutout wins

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Comes off injured against San Jose Abubakar was subbed out of Saturday's victory against the Earthquakes in the 6th minute after suffering a head injury.

Impact Abubakar and Jeremy Ebobisse clashed heads early in Saturday's game and had to be taken off. It is unclear whether he will be forced to miss additional game time, but Colorado plays again next weekend.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores versus Houston Dynamo Abubakar scored one goal on one shot on target, won one tackle, made three interceptions and nine clearances in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Houston Dynamo.

Impact Abubakar had a great offensive outing Saturday as he found the back of the net early in the first half to help his side take home all three points. The center-back has now scored twice in 10 appearances this season. He holds little fantasy value outside of racking up defensive stats and being an aerial threat on set piece situations.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE