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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 • ROTOWIRE

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 • ROTOWIRE

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 • ROTOWIRE

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 • ROTOWIRE

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 • ROTOWIRE

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 • ROTOWIRE

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 • ROTOWIRE

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 • ROTOWIRE

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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

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 • ROTOWIRE

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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

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 • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensively Abubakar made four interceptions and five clearances during Saturday's 2-0 win over LAFC.

Impact Abubakar had plenty to do behind the ball Saturday, making five clearances and adding four interceptions. The center-back is rarely much of a fantasy option, but he is consistently on the pitch with 11 starts and appearances through 11 matches. Abubakar will be back in the starting XI against Kansas City on Wednesday.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Five clearances, clean sheet Abubakar logged five clearances during a 2-0 win Saturday versus Portland.

Impact Abubakar logged the Rapids' best clearance tally en route to their fourth MLS clean sheet post-February.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Two tackles against FC Dallas Abubakar made two tackles in a 3-1 defeat to FC Dallas on Saturday.

Impact Abubakar had an average outing for the losing team. The 27-year-old made two tackles in as many attempts. Other than that, Abubakar also made an interception.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

First goal of season Abubakar scored a goal with his lone shot while creating a chance, blocking a shot, making an interception and two clearances during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Real Salt Lake.

Impact Abubakar found the back of the net in the 56th minute, leveling the score to earn a point for the Rapids. The goal was the first of the season for the defender while finishing with the second highest amount of blocks and clearances on the team in the draw.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lalas Abubakar scores second-half equalizing goal against Real Salt Lake in first leg of Rocky Mountain Cup, teams share the points Lalas Abubakar doesn’t score too many goals, but when he does, it comes at opportune times.

APRIL 3, 2022 • DENVERPOST.COM

Abubakar's equalizer lifts Rapids to 1-1 tie with RSL

Lalas Abubakar scored the game-tying goal for the Colorado Rapids in a 1-1 draw with Real Salt Lake

APRIL 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Leads Colorado with four clearances Abubakar blocked a shot, made a tackle and four clearances during Saturday's 3-0 win over Atlanta.

Impact Abubakar was a part of the Colorado back line that kept a clean sheet on Saturday. The defender finished with the second highest amount of blocks on the team while leading Colorado with four clearances in the win.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes six clearances in loss Abubakar made a block, six clearances and three interceptions in Saturday's 3-0 defeat against LAFC. He also won five tackles in the match.

Impact Abubakar racked up some defensive statistics Saturday, but make no mistake, Carlos Vela and LAFC got the better of him on the day. He will try to bounce back next weekend against Atlanta United, which scored 45 MLS goals last season.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vela's hat trick leads LAFC to 3-0 opening win over Colorado

Carlos Vela scored the third hat trick of his Major League Soccer career Saturday afternoon as Los Angeles Football Club opened the season with a 3-0 victory over the Colorado Rapi...

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • Associated Press

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Ferreira scores equalizer, Dynamo tie Rapids 1-1

Abubakar's late goal earns Rapids 2-2 draw with RSL

Urruti scores to lift Austin over Colorado Rapids 3-2

Abubakar's equalizer lifts Rapids to 1-1 tie with RSL

Vela's hat trick leads LAFC to 3-0 opening win over Colorado