DIEGO RUBIO NEWS

Takes two shots against Portland Rubio took two shots and made an interception in last week's 1-0 Western Conference semifinal defeat against the Timbers.

Impact Rubio couldn't find a breakthrough as his side got upset in the playoffs. He finished the season with five goals and four assists in 27 MLS appearances (20 starts) most often in the striker position.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in win Rubio took two shots (one on target) and assisted a goal in Sunday's 5-2 victory against LAFC. He also made a clearance, an interception and won two of three tackles in the match.

Impact Rubio grabbed his first assist since July in Sunday's blowout victory that clinched the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference for Colorado. After making only two starts in 14 games between late July and early October, he has started five of the Rapids' last seven games since, and he figures to continue as an important part of the XI into the playoffs.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in loss Rubio took a shot and made two clearances in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat against New England. He also won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Rubio wasn't too effective against the Revolution on Wednesday, but he will try to bounce back Sunday against the Dynamo, which have conceded 51 goals in 32 matches this season.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Portland Rubio scored a goal in a 2-0 win against Portland Timbers on Saturday.

Impact Rubio had a good game for the hosts. The 28-year-old scored the team's second goal in the match which was his fifth of the league campaign. Other than that, Rubio had three shots and only one was on target.

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rapids beat Timbers 2-0, clinch playoff berth

Dominique Badji and Diego Rubio each scored a goal and Braian Galván had two assists to help the Colorado Rapids beat the Portland Timbers 2-0 and clinch a playoff spot

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • Associated Press

GOAL: Diego Rubio, Colorado Rapids - 63rd minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Colorado Rapids host the Portland Timbers

The Colorado Rapids take on the Portland Timbers

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Suspended against Seattle Rubio will miss Wednesday's clash against the Sounders with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Rubio picked up a yellow card in Saturday's defeat against Salt Lake, meaning he will be suspended for Wednesday's match. Michael Barrios replace him at forward for the game.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in win Rubio took two shots (one on target) and created a chance in Sunday's 3-1 victory against Minnesota United.

Impact Rubio started his first MLS game since August on Sunday, and he looked solid in the win over Minnesota. He will likely return to the bench by next weekend's clash against Salt Lake, but he will still have a role to play with the Rapids as they close in on the playoffs this season.

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

One dribble off bench against Austin FC Rubio completed one dribble after coming off the bench in a 3-0 win against Austin FC on Wednesday.

Impact Rubio had little impact on the match. The 28-year-old came as a substitute in the 74th minute and his most notable contribution was completing a solitary dribble. Other than that, Rubio also won an aerial duel.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in draw Rubio subbed into Sunday's match against Vancouver in the 65th minute, and he scored a goal and created a chance in the 1-1 draw.

Impact Rubio made his first appearance in almost a month on Sunday as he was brought off the bench against the Whitecaps. He has started just three matches in the last three months however, and is unlikely to plug back into the XI right away.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Rubio scored one goal on five shots (two on target), delivered one cross, won one tackle and made one clearance in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Real Salt Lake.

Impact Rubio had a great offensive outing as he found the back of the net in the second half and attempted five shots. The striker's playing time has been a concern as of late as he has started twice in the last four games. He will look to keep his spot in the starting XI Saturday versus Sporting Kansas City after a positive performance.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rubio, Mayaka score, Rapids rally to beat Real Salt Lake 2-1

Diego Rubio and Philip Mayaka converted headers five minutes apart in the second half in the Colorado Rapids’ 2-1 victory over Real Salt Lake on Saturday night

AUGUST 22, 2021 • Associated Press

GOAL: Diego Rubio, Colorado Rapids - 64th minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Takes three shots in win Rubio took three shots (one on target) and created a chance in Tuesday's 2-1 victory against the Galaxy.

Impact Rubio was a second half substitute against Los Angeles but he was dangerous once he came in on Tuesday. Due to an undisclosed injury, he has only played 176 out of a possible 630 minutes in Colorado's last seven games, so he will hope to be able to make a bigger impact once he's fully healthy again.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench vs. Kansas City Rubio is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Rubio has missed two matches through an undisclosed injury, and now returns to the match. It's not a great sign that he isn't back in the starting XI, so he may not be fully healthy yet. If he gets a late run out that would be a good sign for future starts.

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Rubio (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's clash with Austin FC.

Impact Rubio (undisclosed) didn't train this past week and has now missed two matches in a row. It's completely uncertain how long Rubio will be out until we know more about the injury, he's firmly in the questionable category until more is known.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist versus FC Dallas Rubio provided one assist, took one shot on target, created three chances and drew one foul in Wednesday's 2-0 win versus FC Dallas.

Impact Rubio had a positive offensive outing Wednesday as he provided one assist to help his side take home all three points. The striker has now registered one goal and two assists in his last five appearances, along with producing six shots, seven chances created and one cross in the same time span.

JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gathers second assist in 2-0 win Rubio assisted once, took one shot (one on target), created two chances and made two tackles (two won) during the 2-0 win over Minnesota on Wednesday.

Impact Rubio had multiple chances in the win Wednesday. However, he struggled to finish the prime chances he had. Nevertheless, Rubio still produced and he managed to benefit from a spectacular goal to provide him with an assist on the day. Rubio has been off and on throughout the short season so far, but he remains one of the main men to lead the line for the Rapids.

JULY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet against Kansas City Rubio recorded one shot not on goal during a 3-1 loss Wednesday against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Like any footballer, Rubio will occasionally record some bad stat lines. He did so Wednesday and may log his next start at home against the Seattle Sounders on July 4.

JUNE 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Cincinnati Rubio bagged a goal with his lone shot on target in Saturday's 2-0 win over Cincinnati. He also created a chance, sent a cross and blocked one shot.

Impact Rubio took advantage of a counter and a pass from Michael Barrios to score Colorado's opening goal of the match. The Chilean forward now has three goals and one assist this season, and all those contributions have come across his last six appearances -- all of them as a starter.

JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE