Colorado Team News - Soccer

Paxten Aaronson - Forced off in defeat Aaronson left Saturday's 3-1 loss to FC Dallas after suffering a hard tackle in the second half.

Impact Aaronson abandoned the pitch in tears following a potentially serious knock to his left leg, marking his final appearance of the 2026 season as the Rapids failed to qualify for the playoff rounds. The start of the 2027 Sprint Season in February allows him to work on his recovery without missing any official action, though it seems like there's a chance that he's dealing with an Achilles issue, in which case his timeline could extend into the upcoming campaign. He was one of his team's most consistent contributors throughout the year, leading the squad with eight goals and eight assists.

19 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Youssef Maziz - Option for Dallas clash Maziz (leg) is expected to be available for the regular-season finale against FC Dallas, per coach Matt Wells, Team NBS Media reports.

Impact Maziz was dealing with a tricky leg injury that sidelined him since mid-September, and it was unclear whether he would see action again this year, but he might record a few minutes before the season ends. The playmaker could enter the rotation Wayne Frederick, Hamzat Ojediran and Paxten Aaronson at central midfield while challenging the latter for set-piece duties. Prior to the issue, Maziz tallied two assists over 291 minutes of play across six league matches.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Hansen - Two saves in loss Nico Hansen registered two saves and allowed four goals in Saturday's 4-2 loss against Chicago Fire.

Impact Hansen had a day to forget during Saturday's loss. He faced six shots and stopped only two of them on the way to a loss. He really struggled to have any sort of impact on the match and in the end it was a rough day at the office for the goalkeeper. He will hope to get back on track when he closes the campaign out on the road in Dallas.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Paxten Aaronson - Scores in loss Aaronson scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 4-2 defeat versus Chicago Fire.

Impact Aaronson got on the scoresheet during Saturday's defeat. He had a strong individual night with the goal and three shots as well as a decent role creatively, but it wasn't enough for the win. The midfielder had plenty of creativity and guile, and the finish was nice, but the result was a frustrating one. Aaronson will finish the season on the road in Dallas.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Morgan Whittaker - Nets on five shots Whittaker scored one goal to go with five shots (two on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 4-2 loss against Chicago Fire.

Impact Whittaker scored once on five shots during Saturday's loss, the forward did well on the volume, but he wasn't very efficient. Whittaker has one match left in the regular season, and he will try to carry this goalscoring into a clash with Dallas. He also took a role on set-pieces, while should help his floor moving forward.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Joshua Atencio - Back for regular-season finale Atencio has completed his one-match suspension for yellow card accumulation and is eligible to return against FC Dallas on Decision Day.

Impact Atencio missed Saturday's clash against Chicago Fire after reaching the yellow card accumulation threshold but is now eligible to return for Decision Day against FC Dallas. The midfielder's return provides Colorado with additional depth in central midfield after Hamzat Ojediran emerged as a potential replacement during his absence. Atencio will compete for a place in the starting lineup as Colorado prepares for its final regular-season fixture.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Kosi Thompson - Returns from suspension Thompson is available for Colorado's regular-season finale against FC Dallas after serving his one-match suspension during Saturday's MLS clash against Chicago Fire.

Impact Thompson missed Saturday's encounter against Chicago Fire after receiving a straight red card for a last-man foul against San Jose Earthquakes. The defender has now completed his suspension and is eligible to return for Decision Day against FC Dallas. Having started three consecutive matches before his dismissal, Thompson could regain his place at right-back, although Keegan Rosenberry and Noah Cobb remain alternative options in defense.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Bamba scores 2 goals for Fire in 4-2 win over Rapids

Jonathan Bamba scored two goals, Robert Lewandowski and Puso Dithejane each added a goal, and the Chicago Fire beat the Colorado Rapids 4-2

NOVEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Colorado Rapids vs. Chicago Fire FC | Full Match Highlights | Robert Lewandowski SUPER-SUB!

NOVEMBER 1 • YOUTUBE

Georgi Minoungou - Assists twice, leaves injured Saturday Minoungou delivered two assists before leaving the field in pain during Saturday's clash versus Chicago Fire.

Impact Minoungou disrupted the opposing defense throughout the match and set up his side's goals in the 22nd and 58th minutes, respectively, against the Fire. However, the winger ended up with an apparent physical problem which puts him at risk of missing subsequent action. If he's sidelined in upcoming weeks, his place could be covered by Donavan Phillip, with Ted Ku-DiPietro also an option again but coming back from a long-term injury. The assists Saturday raised Minoungou's total to five in the 2026 season, ranking him second on the team in that category.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Colorado Rapids host the Chicago Fire in non-conference matchup

The Colorado Rapids and the Chicago Fire meet in a non-conference matchup

OCTOBER 30 • Associated Press

Morgan Whittaker - Back-to-back on scoresheet Whittaker scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 2-2 draw versus San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Whittaker found the net for the second straight game on Wednesday, and this one at San Jose was his first MLS goal on the road. The forward took a touch and slotted home calmly to help Colorado to a draw, and he also had two other shots and created one chance. The Englishman has been heavily involved during this scoring run, with seven shots and four chances created over the two matches.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Wayne Frederick - Assists in draw Frederick assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Frederick set up Morgan Whittaker's goal in Wednesday's draw at San Jose, his first goal contribution since mid May. The midfielder also created one other chance and took one shot in the game. Frederick has started each of the last five matches, and in that run he has attempted five shots and created three chances while also contributing six tackles, six interceptions, two clearances and one block.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Georgi Minoungou - Sets up goal in draw Minoungou assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 2-2 draw versus San Jose Earthquakes. In addition, he w...

Impact Minoungou has kept his spot since his goal off the bench against Minnesota, and he made it three straight starts on Wednesday at San Jose. The winger provided the assist for Darren Yapi's goal, his third of the MLS season. He has been more of a creator than a scorer in that stretch, with five chances created and eight crosses to go with two shots.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Darren Yapi - Scores off bench Yapi scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 2-2 draw versus San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Yapi responded to being left on the bench last time out with a goal in Wednesday's draw at San Jose. The forward came on for the final 27 minutes and struck shortly after San Jose went down to 10 men, when he gathered a cross, cut inside and finished at the near post.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Hansen - Six saves in draw Nico Hansen had six saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Hansen produced six saves at San Jose on Wednesday, including four from close range, but he could not prevent a draw. The goalkeeper was beaten by two headers from corners, though he could have done better on the late equaliser. The goals ended his streak of two straight clean sheets, though he will have a chance to bounce back against Chicago Fire on Saturday.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Jasinski and Roberts each score a goal for Earthquakes in 2-2 tie with Rapids

Jack Jasinski and Reid Roberts each scored a goal for the San Jose Earthquakes in a 2-2 tie with the Colorado Rapids

OCTOBER 29 • Associated Press

Joshua Atencio - Suspended for Chicago clash Atencio will miss Saturday's MLS encounter against Chicago Fire due to yellow card accumulation and will be eligible to return for Colorado's regular-season finale against Dallas n...

Impact Atencio faces a one-match suspension after reaching the yellow card threshold, ruling him out of Saturday's matchup against Chicago. The midfielder's absence will force Colorado to adjust its rotation for the penultimate match of the regular season, with Hamzat Ojediran likely to benefit from additional playing time in central midfield. Atencio will be available again for next week's season finale against Dallas, when he can compete for a return to the starting lineup.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Kosi Thompson - Sent off in midweek game Thompson received a straight red card in the second half of Wednesday's clash with San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Thompson committed a last-man foul that led to his red card in an otherwise quiet outing. The defender will consequently be ineligible for the next duel against Chicago Fire and could bounce back to the squad on Decision Day versus FC Dallas. He's not a settled contributor but has made three straight starts, so his absence will force an adjustment that could lead to either Keegan Rosenberry or Noah Cobb covering at right-back.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Colorado Rapids bring shutout streak into matchup against the San Jose Earthquakes

The Colorado Rapids come into a matchup against the San Jose Earthquakes after recording two straight shutout wins

OCTOBER 27 • Associated Press

Paxten Aaronson - Sends in six crosses in win Aaronson had one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (four accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Aaronson led Colorado in crosses and chances created during their win at home. The midfielder also took three of their six corner kicks in the match. That was his 28th start in 31 overall appearances, with seven goals and eight assists to his name.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Hamzat Ojediran - Subs off injured in win Ojediran had one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 win against Vancouver Whitecaps FC. He was injured and subbed out in the 8...

Impact Ojediran created a season-high two chances during Colorado's home win. The midfielder left the pitch in the 87th minute with an undisclosed injury. He should be considered questionable until further evaluation for the medical staff.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Morgan Whittaker - Scores winner vs Vancouver Whittaker scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Whittaker scored the game-winner in the 81st minute with his first goal in the season. The forward led Colorado in shots as usual during the win. He also logged the second-most chances created and crosses for his side, while taking three of their six corner kicks.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Hansen - Keeps clean sheet in win Nico Hansen recorded two saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Hansen logged his eighth clean sheet in the season to help Colorado win at home. The goalkeeper made no more than two saves for the 11th time in 20 starts. He will now look to keep things rolling at San Jose on Wednesday.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Youssef Maziz - Re-injures leg Maziz suffered a reinjury to his leg as a return before the season ends remains unclear. According to head coach Matt Wells, "If we see him before the end of the regulation season...

Impact Maziz suffered a setback in his recovery after re-injuring his leg, putting the remainder of his season in jeopardy. With three matches left in the regular season, the midfielder is running out of time to return. However, the club remains optimistic that he will be back as Colorado pushes to secure a playoff spot.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

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Jonathan Bamba scores 2 goals for Fire in 4-2 win over Rapids

Colorado Rapids host the Chicago Fire in non-conference matchup

Jasinski and Roberts each score a goal for Earthquakes in 2-2 tie with Rapids

Colorado Rapids bring shutout streak into matchup against the San Jose Earthquakes