Impact Rubio was on the bench for Wednesday's postponed match with Vancouver. The forward should be an option once more, but has missed over a month with an upper body issue.
JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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On bench once more Rubio (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with LA Galaxy.
Lands back on injury report Rubio is uncertain once again for Saturday's clash against the Galaxy due to his upper body injury, according to Colorado's availability report.
Impact Rubio hasn't played since mid-May due to an upper body injury. He was named to the bench against Vancouver on Wednesday but that match was postponed due to inclement weather and he's now listed as questionable once again versus Los Angeles.
JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Starting on bench Rubio is on the bench for Wednesday's match against the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Impact Rubio is back with the team after missing the last month with a upper body injury. He will return to the lineup once his back to full form. The forward has scored a goal and two assists in eight appearances thus far.
JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Status uncertain Rubio (upper body) is questionable for Wednesday's clash with Vancouver, according to the Rapids injury report.
Impact Rubio is questionable for Wednesday's trip as he deals with an upper body injury. The forward has returned to team training and is nearing a return after a month on the sideline. When fit Rubio is expected to lead the attack.
JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Back in team training Rubio (upper body) was a full participant in training with Colorado on Thursday, according to Brendan Ploen of The Denver Post, and he's been upgraded to questionable in the injury...
Impact Rubio has been out since mid-may as an upper body injury has sidelined him for the Rapids' last five league games, but he's trending towards possibly being able to return and face Orlando on Saturday.
JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out against Quakes Rubio (upper body) is out for Saturday's clash with San Jose, according to the Colorado injury report.
Impact Rubio is on the sideline for Saturday's clash as he is set for a fifth straight match out. The forward hasn't been at his best even with fit, having scored just once and assisted twice when on the pitch. Rubio's next chance to return is a June 10 trip to Orlando.
JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out against Cincinnati Rubio (ankle) is listed as out with an upper body injury in Colorado's injury report for Saturday's clash against FC Cincinnati.
Impact Rubio has missed the Rapids' last two games with an ankle injury, and now it seems he may have picked up another issue in his upper body if the injury report is accurate. He will not be involved in Saturday's match.
MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Remains questionable for weekend Rubio (ankle) will face another fitness test for Saturday's clash against Real Salt Lake, according to Colorado's injury report for the match.
Impact Rubio was not involved in Wednesday's heavy defeat against Atlanta United, as his side lined up in a 3-5-2 with Kevin Cabral and Michael Barrios as the front-two in his absence. He's once again questionable to face RSL on Saturday.
MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Status uncertain for Wednesday Rubio is listed as questionable with an ankle injury in Colorado's availability report for the midweek clash against Atlanta United.
Impact Rubio has tallied a goal and two assists from 17 shots (10 on target) and 11 chances created across his last seven MLS appearances (all starts) in attacking midfield for Colorado, but he might face a fitness test in order to be available against Atlanta this week. With Darren Yapi (not injury related), Max (suspension) and Cole Bassett (hamstring) all either out or in doubt as well, Michael Barrios, Jonathan Lewis and Kevin Cabral could form the attacking line Wednesday if necessary.
MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Takes three shots in Philly loss Rubio took three shots (two on target) and created a chance in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against the Union. He also made a clearance and two interceptions in the match.
Impact Rubio was once again active from attacking midfield on Saturday, posting multiple shots for the sixth time across his last seven matches and also drawing the foul for Conor Ronan's first-half penalty goal.
MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Saturday Rubio is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against the Philadelphia Union
Impact Rubio is in the starting XI after suffering an ankle injury midweek. He's been on good form of late, recording a goal and two assists in the last five games.
MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Listed as questionable Rubio (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's clash with the Philadelphia Union, according to the Rapid's injury report.
Impact Rubio is in doubt for Saturday with an ankle injury. If he is not fit to play, then Jonathan Lewis could come in at forward, with Michael Barrios and Kevin Cabral as the offensive midfielders. He's totaled a goal and two assists in seven appearances, averaging about two shots per game thus far.
MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Records assist in win Rubio created two chances and assisted a goal in Saturday's 3-1 victory against the Galaxy. He also made a clearance and won three of four tackles in the match.
Impact Rubio set up a Kevin Cabral strike Saturday for his second assist of the season, and his third direct goal involvement in his last five appearances. He's averaging 2.6 shots (1.5 on target) and 1.9 chances created per 90 minutes as a starter in attacking midfield.
MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Three shots in return Rubio registered three shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
Impact Rubio was a doubt Saturday due to an ankle issue but came straight back into the starting XI and lead the way with three shots. The forward has started five straight matches and has three goal contributions in that span while piling on 14 shots. Rubio will hope to heat up and start chasing down the 16-goal return he managed in 2022.
MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Starting once more Rubio (ankle) is in the starting XI ahead of Saturday's match against Vancouver.
Impact Rubio was part of a surprise trio of consistent starters added to the injury report. Just like Max and Sam Nicholson, Rubio is also back in the starting XI, and avoids missing any time. Rubio has one goal and two assists in his last three matches in attacking midfield.
APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Facing fitness test for Saturday Rubio is dealing with an ankle issue and is listed as questionable in Colorado's injury report for the Whitecaps match this weekend.
Impact Rubio has started four consecutive MLS games in attacking midfield for the Rapids, tallying a goal and an assist from 11 shots (seven on target) and eight chances created in that span. It would be a huge loss for the team if Rubio wasn't fit enough to play against Vancouver, as the attacking lineup beyond him is already in a bit of flux at the moment.
APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Records assist against St. Louis Rubio created six chances and assisted a goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against St. Louis City. He also made an interception, four clearances and took two shots on target in the match...
Impact Rubio set up Michael Barrios' stoppage time equalizer Saturday with a clever back-heeled flick for his first assist of the season. Rubio is averaging three shots (1.9 on target) and 2.2 chances created per 90 minutes across his four starts in 2023.
APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Takes two shots in win Rubio took two shots (one on target) and created a chance in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Charlotte FC. He also made a clearance, an interception and won one of one tackles in the m...
Impact Rubio has taken nine total shots (five on target) across his three starts in attacking midfield this season, scoring one goal and recording a secondary assist in that span as well now.
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
Colorado tops Sporting KC 1-0 for first win of season
Diego Rubio scored in the second half, William Yarbrough made it stand up and the Colorado Rapids earned their first win of the season with a 1-0 victory over Sporting Kansas CityAPRIL 9, 2023 • Associated Press
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APRIL 9, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Scores winner at Kansas City Rubio scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Sporting Kansas City.
Impact Rubio scored the winning goal Saturday, an outside the box strike in the 68th minute assisted by Darren Yapi. It was one of three shots (two on target) he took in the match, to go with one chance created and two clearances in 85 minutes of action.
APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Takes four shots against LAFC Rubio took four shots (two on target) in Saturday's 0-0 draw against LAFC. He also made a clearance and an interception in the match.
Impact Rubio returned from international duty and made his first MLS start of the season on Saturday. He was a threat going forward from attacking midfield while Jonathan Lewis got another start up top at striker.
APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to club Rubio (not injury related) is back in Colorado and expected to be available for selection against LAFC this weekend.
Impact Rubio played the first half of Chile's international friendly victory against Paraguay on Monday as he continues building back up to full fitness after missing the beginning of the MLS campaign with a knee injury. He could make his first start of the season for Colorado in Saturday's clash against LAFC.
MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Summoned by Chile Rubio was called up for a Mar. 27 friendly with the Chile national team.
Impact Rubio will miss a Saturday trip to Austin while traveling with the team, leaving Kevin Cabral to take the starting role at the top of the attack as Darren Yapi has also been called up to national team duty. Rubio made a single appearance off the bench while recovering from a long-term injury, and is likely still not back to full fitness.
MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
