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LALAS ABUBAKAR
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Returns Saturday
Abubakar generated three clearances in Saturday's 5-3 defeat versus Real Salt Lake.
Impact
Abubakar was able to get some minutes Saturday after missing the last four matches with a hamstring injury. He's started once in three appearances for the team, with his injury concerns limited his time on the pitch.
MAY 21
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Picks up questionable tag
Abubakar is questionable for Saturday's match against Cincinnati, according to the MLS injury report.
Impact
Abubakar could be in jeopardy of missing his first match of the season due to injury, as he is now questionable due to a hamstring issue he picked up this week. Luckily for the club, if he isn't an option, it should only be a minor issue, as he has only appeared twice all season, mainly going unused on the bench. If he is an option, expect him to serve off the bench.
APRIL 26
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Logs in two goal with team
Abubakar finished the 2023 season recording 23 starts in 26 appearance with Colorado.
Impact
Abubakar was a consistent starter during the first five months of the year, making 22 starts in 23 appearances, However, he was quickly downgraded to an unused sub since September, making just two starts to end the campaign. The defender will enter his last year of his contract after playing in four seasons with Colorado.
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
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Set for return
Abubakar is eligible to face the Sounders on Wednesday after completing a one-match suspension.
Impact
Abubakar missed the 2-1 win over New England this past weekend, but the defender is now set to make his return to face Seattle. He's been a regular starter for most of the campaign, making 21 starts in 24 appearances, so he should return to the XI right away.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
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Set for suspension
Abubakar had four interceptions in Sunday's 2-0 loss versus Real Salt Lake. In addition, he was given sixth yellow card of the season in the 72nd minute and will be handed a one-ma...
Impact
Abubakar came off the bench to play 25 minutes, but managed to get a yellow card that will see him ineligible for Sep 16th's match against New England Revolution. He's started four times in the last six matches, recording nine interceptions and six clearances in that span.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023
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Removed from report
Abubakar (undisclosed) was removed from the Colorado injury report for Wednesday's clash with LAFC.
Impact
Abubakar was removed from the injury report after suffering an undisclosed injury in the final match before the Leagues Cup break. The defender should return straight to the starting XI when fit and avaialble, as expected.
AUGUST 22, 2023
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Subs off injured
Abubakar generated two clearances in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Houston Dynamo. He was subbed off due to injury in the 75th minute with no update from the training staff on his condi...
Impact
Abubakar had only missed one match this season, so his loss will be huge for Colorado, who are currently sitting in last place. If the defender has to miss some time, then Andreas Maxso and Danny Wilson will be the two center backs, with Steven Beitashour an option to play outside back with Keegan Rosenberry.
JULY 16, 2023
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Returning from suspension
Abubakar will be eligible to feature in next weekend's clash against St. Louis City after serving a red card suspension.
Impact
Abubakar missed Saturday's draw with the Galaxy after getting sent off in the previous match versus Orlando City. He started 17 of Colorado's first 18 league matches of the season mostly in central defense, and he's likely to return to the XI to face STL at the weekend.
JUNE 26, 2023
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Gets sent off versus Orlando
Abubakar was sent off after receiving a second yellow card in the 75th minute of Saturday's 2-0 loss against Orlando.
Impact
Abubakar was booked first still during the opening minutes due to a hard foul and then, in the 75th, picked up his second yellow card after recklessly grabbing his opponent in the midfield to interrupt a play that was far from being dangerous. As a result, the defender will miss Wednesday's clash against Vancouver. Luckily for his team, Moise Bombito will be returning to the team.
JUNE 12, 2023
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Scores in loss against RSL
Abubakar scored a goal off his lone shot and made one tackle, three clearances and one interception during Sunday's 3-2 loss against Real Salt Lake.
Impact
Abubakar, like the rest of Colorado's defensive line, struggled against RSL's attack, but the center-back at least gave something back on the attacking end, heading home a cross from the left to put his side back within one goal in the 74th minute. This was the second goal over the last four starts for Abubakar, who will now try to get better defensive numbers during next Saturday's home clash against Cincinnati.
MAY 22, 2023
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Scores goal against Los Angeles
Abubakar scored a goal and created a chance in Saturday's 3-1 victory against the Galaxy. He also made two blocks, two clearances, two interceptions and won one of one tackles in t...
Impact
Abubakar opened the scoring Saturday with a header from a Connor Ronan corner kick, his first goal in MLS since last August. He's also kept three clean sheets in six matches since the start of April while Colorado is undefeated in that span.
MAY 7, 2023
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Another clean sheet in draw
Abubakar made a block, three clearances and an interception in Saturday's 0-0 draw against the Whitecaps.
Impact
Abubakar and the Rapids kept their third clean sheet Saturday in five MLS matches in April.
MAY 3, 2023
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Keeps clean sheet in draw
Abubakar made five clearances and an interception in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Sporting KC.
Impact
Abubakar kept his first clean sheet of the season on Saturday alongside new signing Andreas Maxso in central defense. Danny Wilson will likely continue to push for a starting spot in the position.
MARCH 8, 2023
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Delivers assist for late equalizer
Abubaker produced an assist in Sunday's 1-1 draw with FC Austin.
Impact
Abubaker assisted Diego Rubio's equalizing goal during injury time in Sunday's clash with FC Austin. It was his first assist of the season. In his 32 appearances (29 starts) he has also scored four goals and delivered seven clean sheets.
OCTOBER 10, 2022
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Suspended against Dallas
Abubakar will miss the Oct. 1 clash against FC Dallas with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.
Impact
Abubakar picked up a booking in Saturday's defeat against the Galaxy, meaning he will be suspended for the match coming out of the international break. Gustavo Vallecilla and Keegan Rosenberry are options to replace him in central defense for the game.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
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Starting against San Jose
Abubakar (hamstring) is in Colorado's starting lineup for Wednesday's clash against the Earthquakes.
Impact
Abubakar has recovered from a knock that forced him out of last weekend's victory against the Whitecaps and he's back in the starting lineup in central defense on Wednesday.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
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Comes off injured against Vancouver
Abubakar (hamstring) is listed as questionable in Colorado's injury report for Wednesday's clash against the Earthquakes.
Impact
Abubakar had to come out of last weekend's win over Vancouver in the 78th minute due to this hamstring injury, and he will be a game time decision against San Jose. Gustavo Vallecilla or Keegan Rosenberry could replace him in central defense Wednesday if necessary.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
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Ferreira scores equalizer, Dynamo tie Rapids 1-1
Sebastian Ferreira scored the equalizer for the Houston Dynamo in a 1-1 draw against the Colorado Rapids
AUGUST 21, 2022
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ASSOCIATED PRESS
Three blocks in loss
Abubakar recorded three blocks, three clearances and two won tackles during Saturday's 2-1 loss against Seattle.
Impact
Abubakar had a strong defensive performance for the Colorado squad making important blocks and clearances throughout the match. With such a great defensive style of play it is likely Abubakar will find himself in the starting XI for the rest of the 2022 season.
JULY 24, 2022
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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