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Report: Rapids transfer Moise Bombito for record fee The Colorado Rapids are transferring defender Moise Bombito to France’s OGC Nice for a record $7.7 million fee, the Denver Post reported.The...

AUGUST 14, 2024 • THESTATE.COM

Reports: Colorado Rapids agree to club record €7 million fee with OGC Nice for Canada's Copa America breakout star Moise Bombito | Goal.com US The 24-year-old center back has garnered attention with strong performances for the Rapids and Canada, with a transfer to France now on the...

AUGUST 13, 2024 • GOAL.COM

Trains with Rapids Bombito was back to team training with the Rapids ahead of Wednesday's trip to the Galaxy.

Impact Bombito had a successful tournament with Canada that resulted in a fourth place finish at Copa America. He started and played all six matches, assisting once in that span. The defender will likely make a return to the starting XI for Colorado after scoring two goal in 16 appearances, 15 of them coming as starts.

JULY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Canada vs. Uruguay Full Penalties | 2024 Copa América

JULY 14, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Rapids notebook: Moïse Bombito is probably here to stay — for now Moïse Bombito’s meteoric rise with the Colorado Rapids, and now with Canada, has garnered serious interest from European clubs about a poten...

JUNE 27, 2024 • DENVERPOST.COM

Rapids organization and fans show support for Moïse Bombito following racial abuse: "He's supported and he's loved over here" During the Colorado Rapids’ 4-1 win over CF Montréal Saturday, multiple signs and tifos showing support for defender Moïse Bombito were scat...

JUNE 24, 2024 • DENVERPOST.COM

Canada ‘deeply disturbed’ after Moise Bombito targeted with racist messages

Canada's Moise Bombito had racist messages directed at him after he made a tackle on Lionel Messi during a Copa América loss.

JUNE 21, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Canada ‘deeply disturbed’ after Moise Bombito targeted with racist messages

Staying with Canada Bombito was called up by Canada for the 2024 Copa America.

Impact Bombito is away from Colorado as he prepares for the Copa America with Canada. The defender will be gone until early July at least, and could be sidelined longer than that if Canada make a surprising run through the tournament.

JUNE 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores at Cincinnati Bombito scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against FC Cincinnati. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 81st minute.

Impact Bombito scored in the 72nd minute to cut Colorado's deficit to 2-1 with his second goal in the season. The centerback also led his side in clearances (six) during the match, but couldn't help them avoid the road loss. He did receive his second yellow card as well, though.

MAY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Saturday's win Bombito scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-2 win against Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Bombito scored his first career MLS goal Saturday, a header in the 38th minute off a Djordje Mihailovic corner. He took two shots (one on target) and added one blocked shot and a season-high seven clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.

MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Colorado Bombito is back with Colorado after playing with Canada during the international break, confirms head coach Chris Armas.

Impact Bombito has played in every minute of every matched played thus far, averaging about 2.7 clearances and tackles per game while also collecting four blocks and seven interceptions in four appearances. He is set to get the start alongside either Lalas Abubakar or Andreas Maxso at center back against LAFC.

MARCH 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for international duty Bombito has been called up by Canada to feature in their Copa America qualifier against Trinidad and Tobago on March 23, according to mlssoccer.com.

Impact Bombito will not be an option for the club's next match against Houston on Saturday, as he will be away on international duty. With the defender having started in all four contests this season, his absence will cause a change in the starting XI, as Lalas Abubakar will be his most likely replacement. The club will then hope for Bombito to return in time for their match against LAFC on March 30, although that will depend on when he arrives back in the States.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles with injuries Bombito made eight starts in 11 appearances during the 2023 season with Colorado.

Impact Bombito struggled with injuries during his first season in the MLS. He also spent some time away from the team as he joined the Canadian national team during the Gold Cup. The defender ended the campaign recording 36 clearances, 18 tackles (10 won) and two blocks.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Travels with Canadian national team Bombito will not be available for Saturday's match against Dallas due to being called up to the Canadian national team.

Impact Bombito won't be an option over the international break after being called up to the Canadian national team. The defender didn't see much playing time this season due to taking multiple leaves with the international team, suspensions and injuries, but has started to see more time recently, so his absence may shift some things in the squad. Lalas Abubakar and Danny Wilson should maintain a spot in the starting XI with Bombito absent.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returning for weekend Bombito has served his one-match suspension and is set to make a return for Saturday's match versus FC Dallas.

Impact Bombito has started the last five matches played, totaling 25 clearances in that span. He's started seven games in 10 appearances all season as he dealt with a few injuries to open up the campaign.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Receives fifth yellow card Bombito recorded one shot (zero on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Austin FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 32nd minute.

Impact Bombito was booked in the first half, and given this was his fifth caution of the campaign, he'll be suspended for the team's upcoming match. Bombito's next chance to return will come against Houston on Oct. 7.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clears availability report Bombito (international duty) is absent from the Rapids availability report for Saturday's clash with Houston.

Impact Bombito is absent from the availability report after returning from international duty with the Canadian national team. The defender hasn't been a major contributor at left-back even when fit, totaling just five appearances (two starts) in 2023.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaving for Gold Cup Bombito has been called up by the Canadian national team for the upcoming Gold Cup from June 24-July 16, meaning he will miss Colorado's next three MLS games at least.

Impact Bombito has become a regular for the Rapids recently, as he started back-to-back games before getting sent off in early June, and was set to start again Wednesday before a weather delay postponed the match. But he'll now be unavailable to his club for a few weeks while competing with Canada at the Gold Cup. Steven Beitashour, Anthony Markanich, Braian Galvan (suspension) and Sam Nicholson are all options to replace him at left-back.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available to return from suspension Bombito will be eligible to feature in next week's clash against the Whitecaps after serving a red card suspension.

Impact Bombito missed Saturday's loss to Orlando City after getting sent off in the previous match against San Jose. That San Jose game and the prior one vs. Columbus were his first two MLS starts ever.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets sent off versus San Jose Bombito was sent off after picking up a second yellow card in the 51st minute of Sunday's scoreless draw against San Jose.

Impact Bombito was first booked just before halftime and then collected his second yellow card in on a very questionable call from the referee, forcing his side to play with one man down for almost 40 minutes. The center-back will be suspended for Saturday's visit to Orlando, with Lalas Abubakar probably returning to the starting XI.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes MLS debut off bench Bombito (knee) subbed in and played the final 10 minutes or so of Saturday's 2-1 defeat against the Union.

Impact Bombito recovered from a knee injury to make his first appearance for Colorado on Saturday. The 23-year-old rookie out of the University of New Hampshire should mostly be a depth option this season in central defense.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

To miss time with injury Bombito (knee) is expected to miss some time with a knee injury, reports MLS Network.

Impact Bombito will have to wait to make his MLS debut after suffering a knee injury that will sidelined him for a few weeks. He was signed straight out of college and expected to be used as a bench player for the 2023 season.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury in training Bombito picked up a knee injury in training with the Rapids on Thursday, SB Nation's Joseph Samelson reports.

Impact Bombito is still being assessed for the severity of this injury, but he has already been ruled out of Saturday's clash against Sporting KC. The 22-year-old center-back is just starting his rookie season with the Rapids out of the University of New Hampshire.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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