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Colorado Rapids part ways with Alex Gersbach, Sidnei Tavares | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Exits The Colorado Rapids have exercised their offseason buyout on left back Alex Gersbach and have waived central...

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Comes on in friendly Gersbach (groin) comes off the bench during Friday's 5-1 preseason win over Atlante F.C.

Impact Gersbach was able to come off the bench to play in Friday's friendly. He's been out of action since May with a groin injury, but looks to be good to go for the start of the 2024 campaign. The defender has only made three appearances with the first team during his first year in the league, limiting him to just a depth role for the side.

FEBRUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Trains following surgery Gerbach (groin) began training on the grass with the team following adductor tendon surgery, per the Burgundy Wave.

Impact With Colorado out of the playoffs, it is not likely that Gersbach will make a return this season after missing most of the season with groin issues. He's started and played just three games during his first season with the team.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Gersbach (lower body) is out for Wednesday's clash with LAFC, according to the Rapids injury report.

Impact Gersbach missed six matches in a row before the Leagues Cup break and now finds himself on the sideline once again. It's unclear what the exact injury is but at this point Gersbach is best considered out indefinitely.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Gersbach (lower body) is out for Saturday's clash with Houston, according to the Rapids injury report.

Impact Gersbach is ruled out for the final match before the Summer break. The defender has missed six matches in a row due to the lower body injury but now has a full month to recover. The defender wasn't a major part of the first team even when fully fit.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rapids D Alex Gersbach out 6-8 weeks after procedure Colorado Rapids defender Alex Gersbach underwent a procedure on a chronic adductor tendon injury and will miss six to eight weeks, the team...

JULY 11, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Remains sidelined Gersbach (lower body) is out for Saturday's clash with Dallas, according to the Colorado injury report.

Impact Gersbach remains on the sideline for Saturday's match against Dallas. The defender has been dealing with a lower body injury that has sidelined him for four matches in a row. Even when fit Gersbach isn't a major contributor in the first team.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out once more Gersbach (lower body) is out for Saturday's clash with St. Louis, according to the Colorado injury report.

Impact Gersbach is out yet again as a lower body injury knocks him out for a third match in a row. The defender has seen little playing time even when fit, having made just three appearances in 2023.

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Wednesday Gersbach (lower body) is out for Wednesday's clash with Vancouver, according to the Rapids injury report.

Impact Gersbach is set for a second match in a row on the sideline due to the lower body injury. Even when fully fit the defender has only made three appearances, sitting at the bottom of the depth chart among a plethora of options.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to XI in loss Gersbach made two clearances, two interceptions and a block in Wednesday's 4-0 defeat against Atlanta United.

Impact Gersbach made his first league appearance since mid-March on Wednesday after recovering from a hamstring injury and flitting in-and-out of the match day squad in the time since. Gersbach has started all three of his MLS appearances, but Sam Nicholson, Steven Beitashour, Braian Galvan and Anthony Markanich provide plenty of competition for him at left wing-back.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active on bench Gersbach (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with LAFC.

Impact Gersbach is on the bench Saturday, returning from a hamstring issue that has seen him sidelined for two matches. The defender will hope to return to the starting XI before an April 8 trip to Kansas City. Gersbach got the start for the season opener and when fit could compete for the top spot in the starting XI.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still questionable for weekend Gersbach (hamstring) remains listed as questionable in Colorado's injury report heading into Saturday's clash against Austin FC.

Impact Gersbach missed last weekend's loss to Minnesota United with this hamstring injury and his status will once again be uncertain for Saturday's game. Anthony Markanich could continue as the starting left-back if none of Gersbach, Steven Beitashour (hamstring) and Braian Galvan (groin) is fit enough to make the XI once again.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fitness test for Saturday Gersbach is listed as questionable with a hamstring injury in Colorado's injury report for Saturday's clash against Minnesota United.

Impact Gersbach has two starts at left-back/left wing-back since his January transfer from Ligue 2. But with him, Steven Beitashour (hamstring) and Braian Galvan (groin) all uncertain for the Minnesota game this weekend, Colorado may have to get creative at left-back if none of them end up being fit enough to play.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four crosses in loss Gersbach created one chance, had four crosses (one accurate) and made six clearances in Saturday's 1-0 loss at San Jose.

Impact Gersbach put together a decent performance Saturday, as he created one chance and tied for the team lead in crosses with four (one accurate). He also had a solid defensive performance, as he intercepted two passes and made six clearances in his 82 minutes of action.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in opening day loss Gersbach made two clearances, two interceptions and took a shot in Sunday's 4-0 defeat against the Sounders. He also won two of three tackles in the match.

Impact Gersbach made his MLS debut at left-back on Sunday and it was a very rough result for his side.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Colorado Gersbach has signed a three-year contract with the option to extend for an additional season with the Rapids after transferring from French side Grenoble Foot 38, the club announce...

Impact Gersbach recorded two assists in 54 Ligue 2 appearances during his 18-month stint with Grenoble, and the 25-year-old also has prior experience playing in Denmark, Norway, the Netherlands and Australia. He is now moving to MLS with Colorado, where he could take over from the departed Lucas Esteves as the starting left-back over Steven Beitashour.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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