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Colorado Rapids goalkeeper Zack Steffen undergoes shoulder surgery | MLSSoccer.com Colorado Rapids goalkeeper Zack Steffen has undergone successful shoulder surgery, the club announced Tuesday.

JUNE 9 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Out 5-6 months after surgery Steffen (shoulder) underwent successful shoulder surgery and is expected to miss approximately five to six months, the club announced.

Impact Steffen has made 78 appearances across all competitions for Colorado since joining from Manchester City in January 2024, logging 7,022 minutes and recording 12 clean sheets during his time with the club. In MLS regular season play, the 31-year-old ranks among the club's all-time leaders in multiple goalkeeping categories including fourth in winning percentage at 49.23 percent, sixth in minutes played and seventh in appearances and saves. His absence will extend well into the second half of the MLS season, with Nicholas Defreitas Hansen expected to step into the starting role between the posts while Steffen works through his recovery.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Colorado Rapids host Dallas in Western Conference play

The Colorado Rapids take on Dallas in conference action

MAY 22 • Associated Press

Gozo scores 3rd goal in 2 games in late bid for US roster spot. RSL beats Rapids 2-1

Zavier Gozo scored his third goal in two games as the 19-year-old bids to become a late addition to the U.S. World Cup roster, and Real Salt Lake beat the Colorado Rapids 2-1

MAY 17 • Associated Press

Dealing with shoulder injury Steffen is out for the time being due to a shoulder injury, and manager Matt Wells said it's uncertain whether the goalkeeper will be back before the World Cup break, according to...

Impact Steffen seems set for a spell on the sidelines due to the injury, as Colorado won't take any risks regarding his availability. Nicholas Defreitas Hansen should move to a starting role as long as Steffen remains out.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Gozo leads Real Salt Lake against the Colorado Rapids

Zavier Gozo leads Real Salt Lake into a matchup with the Colorado Rapids following a two-goal outing against the Houston Dynamo

MAY 15 • Associated Press

Out with upper body injury Steffen has been ruled out for Wednesday's clash with Minnesota United because of an upper body injury.

Impact Steffen is Colorado's starting goalkeeper and one of the more experienced keepers in MLS, so his injury implies a very significant absence for the Rapids. Nicholas Defreitas Hansen will likely start between the posts while the Steffen is unavailable. His return to full health is expected to depend on his recovery progress, and the nature of the upper body problem will determine whether this is a short-term absence or something requiring more time.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once Saturday Steffen had four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Houston Dynamo.

Impact Steffen conceded one goal Saturday, a Lawrence Ennali strike from outside the box in the 72nd minute. That was the only goal scored in the contest. Steffen also made four saves for the fourth time this season, including his second match in a row. He faces a favorable matchup Saturday versus St. Louis City, a side which has scored just nine goals through 10 matches this season.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Lawrence Ennali scores a goal, Dynamo beat Rapids 1-0

Lawrence Ennali scored his third goal of the season, Jonathan Bond had two saves, and the Houston Dynamo beat the Colorado Rapids 1-0

MAY 3 • Associated Press

Allows three in loss Steffen recorded five saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-1 loss versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Steffen let in three goals while making five saves during the loss to vancouver on Saturday. He's only made one clean sheet in the last six MLS games played, allowing 12 goals with 17 saves in that span. The keeper will face off with Houston for the next league game on Saturday, who have scored eight goals in the last five contests.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Zack Steffen has 2 saves for Rapids in 0-0 tie with LAFC

Zack Steffen finished with two saves and had his second shutout of the season for the Colorado Rapids in a 0-0 tie with Los Angeles FC

APRIL 23 • Associated Press

How to live stream LAFC vs Colorado Rapids: MLS, TV channel LAFC hosts the Colorado Rapids on Wednesday, looking to extend its strong start against a dangerous Colorado attack in a matchup of Western...

APRIL 23 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

One save in draw Steffen registered one save and secured a clean sheet in Wednesday's 0-0 draw versus Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Steffen logged a clean sheet in Wednesday's 0-0 draw at LAFC, coming up with just one save on the night to lock in his second shutout of the season across seven appearances. He was tested in the second half when he denied Mathieu Choiniere after the LAFC attacker rattled the crossbar on the initial effort. Steffen now looks to carry that momentum into Saturday's matchup against Vancouver.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three without a safe Steffen allowed three goals without making a save during Saturday's 3-2 loss to Miami.

Impact Steffen allowed two goals in the first half and one in the second as Colorado dropped all three points Saturday. The keeper has allowed eight goals while combining for nine saves over his last three starts. Colorado head to LAFC on Wednesday.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Makes six saves in win Steffen recorded six saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 6-2 win against Houston Dynamo.

Impact Steffen made a season-high six saves to help Colorado win at home. The goalkeeper conceded twice and still has only one clean sheet after five starts. He will now look to keep things rolling against Inter Miami on Saturday.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Kosi Thompson, Rafael Navarro each score 2 goals, Rapids beat Dynamo 6-2

Kosi Thompson had two goals and an assist in his debut for Colorado, Rafael Navarro also scored two goals, and the Rapids beat the Houston Dynamo 6-2

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Concedes three including own goal Steffen recorded three saves and allowed three goals, but also 1 an own goal in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against Toronto FC.

Impact Steffen did make three saves in this game but his own goal was instrumental in Colorado losing this contest. He has an interesting matchup against a Houston Dynamo team which has struggled to contain opponents but has scored eight goals in five matches entering Saturday's games.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one against Kansas City Steffen made two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 4-1 win over Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Steffen would earn two saves Saturday but failed to keep the clean sheet, still allowing a first-half goal. This comes after a clean sheet last outing, remaining at one this season. He will likely remain in the starting role after returning from injury, with their next contest after the international break against Toronto on April 4.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Paxten Aaronson scores twice to propel Rapids to 4-1 victory over Sporting KC

Paxten Aaronson scored a goal in each half, Wayne Frederick’s first career goal was the go-ahead score and the Colorado Rapids rolled to a 4-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City

MARCH 22 • Associated Press

Starting against Steffen (shoulder) is in the starting XI for Saturday's trip to Kansas City.

Impact Steffen has been struggling with a shoulder injury in recent weeks and is now back in the starting XI. The goalkeeper is the clear first choice whenever he's fully fit and he was moved straight back to the starting XI. He's looking for his second clean sheet of the campaign.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Galaxy match Steffen is not an option for Saturday's meeting with LA Galaxy after picking up a shoulder injury, per the MLS player status report.

Impact Steffen is set to face his first absence of the season, which could prove a huge blow for a side that has allowed two goals in as many matches. Nicholas Defreitas Hansen should move into the starting lineup for as long as the main keeper is sidelined.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves in clean sheet Steffen kept a clean sheet while making three saves during Saturday's 2-0 win over Portland.

Impact Steffen helped Colorado to their first win of the season by blanking Portland on Saturday. The keeper has allowed two goals while combining for seven saves over the opening two matches of the campaign. The Rapids take on the Galaxy at home next Saturday.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten twice in opener Steffen registered four saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-0 loss versus Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Steffen gave up two goals in Colorado's 2-0 season opener loss to Sounders, first getting beat in the 15th minute when Albert Rusnak capped off a sequence sparked by Paul Rothrock's work to open the space. He was picked apart again just past the hour mark, as Jesus Ferreira whipped in a low cross that found Rothrock for a thunderous finish from point-blank range. To his credit, Steffen kept the scoreline from getting uglier with four strong saves as Seattle hunted for a third, and despite a rough opener overall, he'll try to carry those positives into Saturday's showdown with Portland.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle Sounders Pounce Past Colorado Rapids in MLS Season Opener

Paul Rothrock had a goal and an assist after replacing an injured Jordan Morris early in the first half and the Seattle Sounders beat the Co...

FEBRUARY 23 • FOX SPORTS

Seattle Sounders Pounce Past Colorado Rapids in MLS Season Opener

Colorado Rapids sign Nico Hansen to contract extension | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension The Colorado Rapids have signed goalkeeper Nico Hansen to a contract extension through the 2027-28 season...

JANUARY 22 • MLSSOCCER.COM

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