Rafael Santos - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Heading to St. Louis Santos has completed a move to St. Louis City after concluding his time in Colorado Rapids, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Santos spent a short period at Colorado in 2025, but his offensive impact earned him a goal and two assists over his last seven MLS appearances. He also has previous experience with Orlando City, standing out as an offensive-minded left-back and an occasional corner-kick taker. He'll look to earn a spot in his new team's lineup, with his inclusion potentially affecting Devin Padelford's and Conrad Wallem's involvement.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Buries one in defeat Santos scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), 15 crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Minnesota United.

Impact Santos has been on fire since joining the Rapids, racking up three goal contribution in the last four outings. He also has a shot in each of his five appearances but this marked his first shot on target. Additionally, he sent a whopping 15 crosses in the match and is up to 28 crosses and five accurate crosses through the last three games.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nectarios Triantis scores in second half to help Minnesota United tie Rapids 1-1

Nectarios Triantis scored midway through the second half to help Minnesota United earn a 1-1 draw with the Colorado Rapids

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Assists against Houston Rafael Santos assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-1 win over Houston Dynamo.

Impact Santos created Cole Bassett's opener in the 10th minute with his second assist in the season. The left-back sent in the second-most crosses for Colorado in the match. That was his eighth start in 20 overall appearances.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Paxten Aaronson and Cole Bassett score goals, Rapids beat Dynamo 2-1

Paxten Aaronson scored his first goal of the season in the sixth minute of stoppage time and the Colorado Rapids beat the Houston Dynamo 2-1

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Earns first Colorado assist Santos assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-2 loss against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Santos moved to Colorado just a few weeks ago, but has already earned a start, appearing for 60 minutes Saturday. He would also earn an assist, finding Keegan Rosenberry in the 31st minute. This was also his first goal contribution of the season, not earning one while with Orlando either.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dejan Joveljic scores twice and Sporting KC beats Rapids 4-2 to end six-match winless streak

Dejan Joveljic scored a goal in each half and Sporting Kansas City ended a six-match winless streak with a 4-2 victory over the Colorado Rapids

AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press

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AUGUST 15, 2025 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Traded to Colorado Santos has been traded from Orlando to Colorado on Friday.

Impact Santos didn't adjust to life in Orlando and lost his place in the lineup to David Brekalo, so he was expected to leave the club, particularly after the arrival of Adrian Marin. Santos should find room as a depth piece in the Rapids' backline.

AUGUST 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Six crosses, two accurate Santos generated six crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 loss against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Prior to the Orlando team's May finale, Santos did not play three consecutive games. But since then, Orlando's four games include three appearances for which he logged 11 crosses (three accurate).

JUNE 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Plays nine minutes Santos played nine minutes in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Chicago Fire.

Impact Santos is back after serving a suspension against Atlanta. He was a bench option Saturday, only appearing for nine minutes for his second appearances in a row as a sub.

MAY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension served Santos has served his one match suspension and will be an option for Saturday's trip to Chicago.

Impact Santos is set to be an option again for Orlando after missing the last match through suspension. He has mainly been an bench option of late with just two starts in the last five appearances, collecting 11 crosses (two accurate) and 10 tackles in that span.

APRIL 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sees red against Montreal Santos picked up two yellow cards and was sent off after coming off the bench in the second half of Saturday's 0-0 draw against Montreal. He recorded one interception and two tackl...

Impact Santos was sent off late in Saturday's game after receiving two yellow cards as a second half substitute. He will be suspended for their next fixture against Atlanta on Saturday. That said, he hasn't been more than a bench option in their last three games, so his absence will not impact the starting XI.

APRIL 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Gallese has 6 saves for Orlando City in 0-0 tie with Montreal

Pedro Gallese had six saves for Orlando City in a 0-0 tie with CF Montreal

APRIL 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Solid two-way effort Santos generated four crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Atlanta United.

Impact Santos was decent in Orlando's playoff win, with the defender standing strong on both sides of the field. He would notch two chances created and four crosses in the attack to go along with one tackle won, two interceptions and five clearances in the defense. He continues to see regular time, having yet to miss a start this playoff run.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet Sunday Santos had one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Charlotte FC.

Impact Santos kept his fifth clean sheet of the season in Sunday's playoff victory. He won one tackle, intercepted one pass and made four clearances on the defensive end. He also created two chances and recorded five crosses on the attack, proving once again he has value on both ends of the pitch. He played the full 90 minutes for the fifth consecutive match.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Santos assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Atlanta United.

Impact Santos found a goal contribution from the defense Saturday, notching an assist in the loss. This marks his third assist of the season, bringing him to four goal contributions on the campaign. He also notched one clearance, an interception and one tackle won from his left-back spot.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in win Santos delivered an assist, sent in two crosses (one accurate) and made three tackles (all won), two clearances and one block during Saturday's 3-1 win over Dallas.

Impact Santos had another solid defensive performance but his biggest contribution came on the attacking end as the left-back assisted Ramiro Enrique for the opening goal of the game with a perfect cross from the flank. With one goal, one assist and 10 crosses over his last four starts, Santos is showing some two-way upside ahead of the final stretch of the regular season.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal in win Santos scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-0 victory versus New England Revolution.

Impact Santos opened the scoring with an impressive shot from outside the box after 22 minutes of play Saturday. He also made a few defensive contributions to help his side secure a clean sheet from his regular left-back spot. The goal was only his first of the season, but he's in decent form after tallying more than 30 passes in five consecutive appearances and averaging 3.0 clearances per game over that span.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando City vs. New England Revolution | Rafael Santos Strikes!

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Busy in draw Santos had one shot (zero on goal), nine crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-2 draw versus Charlotte FC.

Impact Santos was unable to get on the scoresheet during Wednesday's draw, but he did pile on the volume throughout the match. The defender's end product has been lacking in general but still his volume and his role could give him plenty of chances for some break out games if he can maintain this role in the back half of the season.

JUNE 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Santos (shoulder) is out for Saturday's trip to Philadelphia.

Impact Santos was labeled day-to-day but he's not going to return Saturday. Kyle Smith should be in line for the start in the backline with Santos out for Saturday's clash, especially with Dagur dan Thorhallsson (concussion) also questionable.

MAY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Day-to-day with shoulder injury Rafael Santos (shoulder) is being evaluated by the medical staff on a daily basis, manager Oscar Pareja told Austin David of Orlando City's official website.

Impact Rafael Santos left Saturday's loss to Cincinnati in the second half, and while the team is keeping close tabs on his potential availability, his chances of playing seem slim if he hasn't been able to return to training throughout the entire week. If Santos can't go Saturday against Philadelphia, then Kyle Smith could or Thomas Williams could slide to the left side of the defense.

MAY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Off in second half Santos was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match against Cincinnati with an injury.

Impact Santos left the match in the 52nd minute after succumbing to injury and being replaced by Nico Lodeiro. The full extent of Santos' injury should be revealed in the buildup to next week's match against Philadelphia.

MAY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records six clearances Santos recorded six clearances in Tuesday's 1-0 win versus Nashville SC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 60th minute.

Impact Santos picked the right game to log a lot of clearances, his most since his 2023 debut on March 12. With the left-back's effort, Orlando City's team will advance comfortably into the 2023 MLS Cup conference semifinals, where the side will face either Columbus Crew or Atlanta United.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Nectarios Triantis scores in second half to help Minnesota United tie Rapids 1-1

Paxten Aaronson and Cole Bassett score goals, Rapids beat Dynamo 2-1

Dejan Joveljic scores twice and Sporting KC beats Rapids 4-2 to end six-match winless streak

Pedro Gallese has 6 saves for Orlando City in 0-0 tie with Montreal