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Signs with Colorado Rapids Holding has signed an 18-month contract through the 2026 season with Colorado Rapids, the club announced. "Rob is a composed, experienced defender who has competed at the highest l...

Impact Holding spent seven years with Arsenal FC, tallying 162 appearances across all competitions with five goals and one assist. He joined Crystal Palace in 2023 and made his debut before heading to Sheffield United on loan for the second half of the 2024/25 season, where he logged 11 matches and an assist in the EFL Championship. Internationally, he earned five caps with England's U-21s and helped them win the 2016 Toulon Tournament. Holding should strengthen the Rapids' defense and is likely to claim a starting spot soon.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Colorado Rapids acquire Rob Holding from Crystal Palace | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing The Colorado Rapids have acquired veteran defender Rob Holding from English Premier League side Crystal Pal...

AUGUST 3 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Returns to Palace after loan Holding made 11 appearances (four starts) on loan at Sheffield United during the second half of the 2024/25 season.

Impact Holding spent the second half of the 2024/25 campaign at Sheffield but didn't see consistent minutes. It's unclear if the defender will have a bigger role at Palace, so his future is a bit up in the air for the upcoming campaign.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Returns in pre-season friendly Holding (hamstring) played 30 minutes in Saturday's friendly against Crawley.

Impact Holding made his first appearance in ages for Palace, as he returned in their pre-season tilt following a hamstring injury that affected him leading back to the start of last season. That said, this is a huge boost for the club, as he should be considered fit to start the campaign. However, it is unknown what role he will hold, as he was supposed to be a depth option when brought in but will now have to fight his way back up the roster for minutes.

JULY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to appear Holding made no appearances with Crystal Palace in the Premier League.

Impact Holding joined Palace to provide some much needed defensive depth, but a hamstring injury meant he never really offered much of an option. The defender will hope to find some sort of role moving forward, though after how little he played it would take an impressive pre-season for him to earn a chance.

MAY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out once again Holding (hamstring) is out for Saturday's match against Fulham.

Impact Holding is missing out once again, marking his second match on the sidelines due to a hamstring issue. This is a brutal run for the defender, as he has yet to feature this campaign due to injuries, having just returned from an ankle last week just to head right back to the injury report. His next chance to return is against Manchester United on May 6.

APRIL 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out with hamstring injury Holding will miss at least Wednesday's match against Newcastle due to a hamstring injury, as manager Oliver Glasner told reporters, "Unfortunately Rob is injured again. It is tough...

Impact Holding is the newest Palace player to hit the injury report, as he has been confirmed to have suffered a hamstring issue that will leave him out for at least one match. However, there is fear that the defender could miss more time, appearing to be in doubt for Saturday's match against Fulham. This is a tough blow for the defender who has yet to feature this season, as he just returned from an injury before going down once again. His only goal will be to heal as quickly as possible, looking to get on the field at least once this campaign.

APRIL 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set for squad Holding (ankle) will be in the squad for Sunday's clash with West Ham, according to manager Oliver Glasner. "I am pleased that Rob Holding is back. He trained for the whole week wi...

Impact Holding is available for Sunday's match after overcoming an ankle injury that has proven to be quiet the serious issue. The defender has yet to make his debut for Crystal Palace, but he does provide some valuable depth, especially in the closing stages of the season with injuries building up.

APRIL 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Seen on grass Holding (ankle) was seen on the grass with the ball and running for the first time since undergoing surgery.

Impact It was good to see Holding back on the training pitch after missing the entire season with an ankle injury, which required surgery back in January. Because of his injury, the defender has yet to make his senior debut with Crystal Palace, joining from Arsenal in the offseason. His chances of him returning to the pitch before the end of the campaign is slim, depending on how soon he can train fully with the team with no pain.

APRIL 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes surgery Holding (ankle) is out for Tuesday's clash with Sheffield United after undergoing a surgery, according to manager Roy Hodgson."The only players we can't call upon are the two who h...

Impact Holding is set for an extended spell on the sideline after undergoing the ankle surgery. The defender isn't a major loss to the starting XI, but it will still be disappointing not to get him back for likely weeks if not months.

JANUARY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set for month out Holding (ankle) is set for a month on the sideline due to an ankle injury, according to manager Roy Hodgson."But it's countered by the news that Rob Holding, who's been fantastic i...

Impact Holding is set for a month on the sideline due to the ankle injury. The center-back hasn't played any sort of role, making no appearances since joining Crystal Palace. Holding likely won't be back until after the winter break at this point.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Arsenal defender Holding joins Palace Rob Holding has joined Crystal Palace from Arsenal in a permanent move. The 27-year-old defender has signed a three-year deal at the south L...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Joins Crystal Palace Holding completed a permanent transfer to Crystal Palace, Arsenal announced.

Impact Holding joins Crystal Palace on a permanent transfer after seven seasons with Arsenal. Despite his lengthy stay with the club Holding hasn't been a major starter since 2020/21. With Crystal Palace he will have the chance for more minutes, though there is plenty of competition in the backline.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Besiktas make €2.5m bid for Arsenal's Holding Besiktas have made a €2.5million offer for Arsenal defender Rob Holding. Arsenal are expected to reject the bid from the Turkish side. Holdi...

JULY 13, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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Goes unused in season finale Holding made 14 Premier League appearances (six starts) this season in central defense for Arsenal.

Impact Holding got a brief run in the XI from March through April following William Saliba's season-ending back injury, but other than scoring a goal in defeat against Manchester City, Holding was not very effective as a starter and was eventually displaced by Jakob Kiwior for the final month of the campaign. The 27-year-old will definitely remain a backup option at center-back if he remains at Arsenal next season.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rob Holding denies Manchester City clean sheet v. Arsenal | Premier League

APRIL 26, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Scores goal against Man City Holding took two shots and scored a goal in Wednesday's 4-1 defeat against Manchester City. He also made a block, two clearances, an interception and won one of two tackles in the...

Impact Holding tacked on a late consolation goal on Wednesday for just his second-ever Premier League score, but he and his teammates will be disappointed in their defeat, which has definitively put them in the backseat for the title race.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Football's 'finishers': The psychology and tactics behind Holding's 'shutdown' role Holding is often used to see out an Arsenal win from the bench - and 'finishers' are becoming an increasingly defined role across sports

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Late addition in win Holding played for the final moments of Sunday's 1-0 win over Chelsea.

Impact Holding has made just four appearances off the bench in the Premier League but has scored once while starting all six Europa League matches. So long as Gabriel and William Saliba continue to excel as a partnership, Holding is unlikely to play much aside from competitions that aren't the domestic league.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Man United, Arsenal win in EL; fireworks halt Berlin game

Manchester United overcame an early deficit to beat Omonia Nicosia 3-2 in the Europa League and begin the healing process after a humiliating derby loss in the Premier League

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Rob Holding: 'I've seen centre-halves come and go. I must be doing something right' Competition at the heart of the Arsenal defence has intensified this summer, but Rob Holding tells The Athletic that he is undaunted…

JULY 20, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Quiet outing in finale Holding made just two clearances in their 5-1 rout over Everton in the season finale.

Impact Holding started for the fifth time in their last seven games, but couldn't do much in the season finale. The certerback was never truly a regular during the campaign, finishing with one goal, 13 tackles, 42 clearances and two yellow cards in 15 appearances overall (nine starts). He will now compete for more playing time in 2022-23.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available for finale Holding served his one-match suspension and is eligible for Sunday's match against Everton.

Impact Holding is an option again, but if both Gabriel and Ben White are available, there's no reason for him to move back into the starting XI. Holding has received spot starts of late because of other injuries in the squad, but if not needed, he'll only be an emergency option off the bench for the finale.

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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