JANUARY 2 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Colorado Rapids waive Danny Wilson & Sam Nicholson | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Waived The Colorado Rapids have waived center back Danny Wilson and winger Sam Nicholson, the club announced Tuesda...
Rapids' Sam Nicholson (ankle) undergoes surgery Oct 7, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Colorado Rapids midfielder Sam Nicholson (28) dribbles against Houston Dynamo defender Franco Escobar (2)...
OCTOBER 13, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Undergoes ankle surgery Nicholson underwent season-ending ankle surgery Friday, Colorado announced.
Impact Nicholson will miss three-to-four months following the surgery, meaning he should be ready for the end of pre-season and potentially the opening stages of 2024. With Nicholson sidelined for the final two MLS matches Jonathan Lewis could see some starts on the wing. Nicholson finishes with one goal, one assist and 11 chances created in 2023.
OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores opener in loss Nicholson scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to Columbus Crew.
Impact Nicholson scored his first goal of the season Wednesday, an unassisted strike in the 9th minute to take the 1-0 lead. He took two shots (one on target) in the match, to go with one attempted tackle in his full 90 minutes of playing time.
JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Available to return from suspension Nicholson will be eligible to feature in Wednesday's clash against the Crew after serving a one-game suspension.
Impact Nicholson missed Saturday's loss to FC Cincinnati while suspended for yellow card accumulation. He'd started 12 of the Rapids' 14 league games prior to his injury, mostly at left wing-back but also in attacking midfield on occasion.
MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Takes two shots in loss Nicholson took two shots and created a chance in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against Real Salt Lake. He also made two clearances and won one of one tackles in the match.
Impact Nicholson lined up in attacking midfield on Saturday and was fairly active going forward against RSL, but he also picked up his fifth booking of the season meaning he will be suspended for next weekend's clash against FC Cincinnati. With Bryan Acosta and Max suspended as well, and Cole Bassett (hamstring) and Diego Rubio (ankle) dealing with injuries, Michael Barrios could fill in along the attack next to Jonathan Lewis and Kevin Cabral for the game.
MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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
Starting against Whitecaps Nicholson (ankle) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Vancouver.
Impact Nicholson missed a draw with St. Louis while dealing with an ankle injury but was able to train ahead of Saturday's clash. The midfielder returns straight to the starting XI, a role he's comfortably held onto in seven of the opening eight matches.
APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out with ankle injury Nicholson missed last weekend's draw with St. Louis City due to an ankle injury, and he's listed as questionable in Colorado's availability report for Saturday's clash against the...
Impact Nicholson started seven of the Rapids' first eight matches of the season mostly on the left wing, but he has since missed the draw with St. Louis last weekend as well as the U.S. Open Cup win on Wednesday with this ankle injury. Steven Beitashour, Alex Gersbach and Anthony Markanich are options to continue in the XI in his place against Vancouver if necessary.
APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Records assist in draw Nicholson took two shots (one on target) and assisted a goal in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Charlotte FC. He also made a block and three clearances in the match.
Impact Nicholson set up Max's opening goal Saturday with a cross for his first assist in MLS since August 2019 -- having left the league for a two-season stint with Bristol Rovers in England from 2020-22. He has started four consecutive matches at left wing-back for the Rapids.
APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Barrios scores late to help Rapids tie Charlotte 2-2
Michael Barrios scored in the first minute of second-half stoppage time to rally the Colorado Rapids to a 2-2 draw with Charlotte FCAPRIL 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes shot in win Nicholson took a shot and created a chance in Saturday's 1-0 victory agains Sporting KC. He also won one of one tackles in the match.
Impact Nicholson has started six of Colorado's seven MLS matches this season, mostly on the left wing or at left wing-back.
APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Takes two shots in draw Nicholson took two shots and won one of one tackles in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Sporting KC. He also made a clearance and an interception in the match.
Impact Nicholson has started each of the Rapids' first two games of the season, taking a combined four shots (zero on target) from the left wing as Colorado continues to search for its first goal. His spot in the XI might come under threat once Jonathan Lewis (ankle) returns from injury and with winter signing Kevin Cabral continuing to integrate into his new team.
MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Creates two chances vs. Austin Nicholson took a shot on target and created two chances in the 1-1 Decision Day draw against Austin FC. He also made three clearances, two interceptions and won one of one tackles...
Impact Nicholson made 15 MLS appearances (10 starts) in his return to Colorado this summer following a two-year stint with Bristol Rovers, and he scored a goal against the Galaxy in September. The 27-year-old can play all across both the left and right wings, and that versatility could help him lock down a regular spot in the XI for the 2023 campaign.
NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Creates two chances in win Nicholson took a shot on target and created two chances in Saturday's 1-0 victory against FC Dallas. He also made a block and an interception in the match.
Impact Nicholson was solid on the right wing Saturday as his side took down playoff-bound Dallas. He's taken at least a shot in five consecutive appearances, and he's started in four of them.
OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scores goal against Los Angeles Nicholson scored a goal and created a chance in Saturday's 4-1 defeat against the Galaxy. He also made two blocks, two interceptions and won one of one tackles in the match, and he...
Impact Nicholson's first goal since returning to Colorado in June was a minor consolation in stoppage time of Saturday's thorough defeat. He has started eight of the Rapids' 15 MLS matches since rejoining the squad.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Galaxy's Brugman scores 2 goals in 4-1 win over Rapids
The LA Galaxy, led by two goals from Gaston Brugman, beat the Colorado Rapids 4-1SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Colorado Rapids bring back winger Sam Nicholson as free agent | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing The Colorado Rapids have signed Scottish winger Sam Nicholson to a two-and-a-half-year contract with an add...
JUNE 17, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM
