Colorado Rapids Best Players of All Time

The Colorado Rapids are an exciting professional soccer club that have been thrilling fans since 1995. As a founding member of Major League Soccer, the team competes in the Western Conference and is based in the Denver Metropolitan area. With their passionate fan base and commitment to excellence on and off the field, they are dedicated to providing memorable moments for every supporter who steps through their gates.

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1. Marcelo Balboa

Defender

Career

Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
1986–1987: Cerritos College: :
1988–1989: San Diego State Aztecs: :
Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
1987–1989: San Diego Nomads: : (8)
1990–1991: San Francisco Bay: 15: (7)
1992: Colorado Foxes: 15: (4)
1994–1995: León: 53: (3)
1996–2001: Colorado Rapids: 151: (24)
2002: MetroStars: 1: (0)
Total: : 235: (46)
1988–2000: United States: 127: (13)

Balboa was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 8th 1967. He attended Cerritos College before transferring to San Diego State University for his final two seasons of college football.

Balboa spent the majority of his career playing for the San Francisco Bay area team León but also played for Colorado Foxes and San Diego Nomads during a short period of time in 1990-1991 and 1992 respectively.

In total, Marcelo Balboa made 53 appearances in Liga MX throughout his professional career which ended with him retiring at the age of 36 in 2004 after helping León win their first ever league title that year.

After retirement, Balboa has remained active within Mexican football by working as an analyst for television broadcasts and acting as an ambassador for numerous charity events both domestically and internationally including.

Haiti earthquake relief efforts in 2010/11 where he worked alongside then-Mexico national team head coach Miguel Herrera amongst others.

At present, Marcelo is currently retired from all forms of football but still resides back home in California with his wife and young children.

2. Drew Moor

Defender

Career

1999–2002: ESD Eagles
Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
2002: Furman Paladins: 23: (1)
2003–2004: Indiana Hoosiers: 42: (4)
Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
2004: Chicago Fire Premier: 10: (3)
2005–2009: FC Dallas: 123: (8)
2009–2015: Colorado Rapids: 181: (14)
2016–2019: Toronto FC: 78: (5)
2020–2022: Colorado Rapids: 29: (1)
2022: Colorado Rapids 2: 1: (0)
Total: : 422: (31)
2003: United States U20: 4: (0)
2007–2008: United States: 5: (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Drew Moor is a center-back who has played for Colorado Rapids in MLS. He started his career at ESD Eagles and Furman Paladins before signing with Colorado Rapids in 2011.

He was named to the CONCACAF Gold Cup squad in 2013, but did not feature in any games due to an injury sustained during pre-tournament preparations. In 2018, he signed with FC Dallas after leaving Colorado Rapids on mutual consent following the conclusion of the 2017 season.

Drew Moor has represented the United States at international level, playing for their under-20s and senior sides over a period of ten years from 2002 onwards Drew Moor is a versatile defender who has played for many teams in the United States and Canada.

Drew Moor was signed by Toronto FC in December of 2019, and he started playing right away.

In 2018, Moor won MLS Defender of the Year award after helping Colorado Rapids to their first ever MLS Cup appearance.

He also helped his country win the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2017 and Copa America Centenario two years later. Drew Moor's father, Brian, played professional soccer in England before moving to America to play for Tampa Bay Rowdies (now Orlando City SC).

The elder Moor made an impact on his son early on; when Drew was only six years old, Brian took him to watch Manchester United play at Old Trafford against Liverpool as part of a birthday present.

At 18 years old, Drew signed with Fort Lauderdale Strikers (now Miami FC) where he enjoyed some success before being traded to Dallas Stars ahead of the 2009 season.

3. Robin Fraser

Defender

Career

Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
1985–1988: FIU Golden Panthers: :
Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
1988–1989: Miami Sharks: :
1990–1995: Colorado Foxes: 93: (6)
1996–2000: Los Angeles Galaxy: 129: (1)
2001–2003: Colorado Rapids: 74: (0)
2004–2005: Columbus Crew: 57: (0)
Total: : 353+: (7+)
1988–2001: United States: 27: (0)
2007–2011: Real Salt Lake (assistant)
2011–2012: Chivas USA
2013–2014: New York Red Bulls (assistant)
2015–2019: Toronto FC (assistant)
2019–: Colorado Rapids
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Robin Fraser is a retired defender who played for clubs in the United States and Canada. He began his career with FIU Golden Panthers, before joining Toronto FC in 1995.

In 1998, he moved to Colorado Rapids where he spent six seasons as a regular member of their defence. After retiring from professional football, Fraser took up coaching duties at Colorado Rapids youth teams.

He has also been involved in charity work throughout his playing career and since retirement has dedicated himself to supporting various causes including juvenile diabetes awareness and mental health initiatives Robin Fraser is an assistant coach with Toronto FC.

He has previous managerial experience with Chivas USA and New York Red Bulls. Fraser was born in Scotland, but played professionally in the United States before moving to coaching full-time in 2007. His work at Toronto FC includes running the team's defense and training players important for their upcoming matches.

In his time as an assistant coach, he has helped guide TFC to two MLS Cup titles (2013, 2015). Outside of coaching, Robin Fraser also owns a sports marketing firm that works with professional athletes around the world.

4. Pablo Mastroeni

Midfielder

Career

1994–1997: North Carolina State
1995–1997: Tucson Amigos
1998–2001: Miami Fusion
1998: → MLS Pro-40 (loan)
2002–2013: Colorado Rapids
2013: LA Galaxy
2001–2009: United States
2014–2017: Colorado Rapids
2020: Houston Dynamo (assistant)
2021: Real Salt Lake (assistant)
2021: Real Salt Lake (interim)
2022–: Real Salt Lake

Mastroeni is a former defender and midfielder who played for the Colorado Rapids in MLS. Mastroeni has won two MLS Cups with the Colorado Rapids, as well as being named to an All-Star team twice.

Mastroeni also spent time with the LA Galaxy during his career, winning a championship there in 2013.

Pablo Mastroeni was born on August 29th 1976 in Mendoza, Argentina Pablo Mastroeni is a former professional soccer player who spent parts of his career in the United States and abroad.

He played for clubs such as Colorado Rapids, Houston Dynamo, and Real Salt Lake before moving into managerial roles with the Colorado Rapids and Houston Dynamo. Mastroeni was part of the U.S team that won the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2002 and 2005.

In January 2017, he became interim manager of Real Salt Lake following Jason Kreis's departure to Orlando City SC; he served in this role until July 21st when Jeff Cassar was appointed full-time manager by RSL owner Dell Loy Hansen.

Also Played For: real salt lake

5. Keegan Rosenberry

Defender

Career

2005–2009: Spirit United
2009–2011: Penn Fusion
2011–2012: Philadelphia Union
Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
2012–2015: Georgetown Hoyas: 90: (4)
Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
2013–2015: Reading United: 14: (1)
2016–2018: Philadelphia Union: 80: (3)
2017: → Bethlehem Steel FC: 1: (0)
2019–: Colorado Rapids: 115: (6)
2022: → Colorado Rapids 2: 2: (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 9, 2022

Keegan Rosenberry is a 29-year-old right back who currently plays for the Colorado Rapids. Keegan started his career in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania before moving on to play for SC Braga and Philadelphia Union.

In 2017, he was drafted by the Colorado Rapids in the second round of the MLS SuperDraft and made an immediate impact, featuring prominently in their run to the playoffs that season. Keegan has represented both America U20s (2011) and United States national team at various youth levels but has yet to make an appearance for senior side.

He is married with one child and lives near Denver, Colorado Keegan Rosenberry is a versatile defender who can play at either center back or on the left side of defense.

Keegan Rosenberry was drafted by Philadelphia Union in the first round of the 2012 MLS SuperDraft and has since played for Reading United, Georgetown Hoyas, Philadelphia Union, Bethlehem Steel FC and Colorado Rapids.

Keeagan Rosenberry won MLS Defender of the Year award in 2018 after helping lead Philadelphia to their first-ever championship appearance.

Keegan Rosenbery will be a free agent at the end of this season and could potentially sign with another club before then depending on how his contract with Colorado Rapids plays out.

6. Diego Rubio

Forward

Career

2005–2007: Universidad Católica
2007–2010: Colo-Colo
2010–2011: Colo-Colo
2011–2015: Sporting CP
2012–2015: Sporting CP B
2013: → Pandurii Târgu Jiu (loan)
2014: → Sandnes Ulf (loan)
2015–2016: Valladolid
2016: → Sporting Kansas City (loan)
2016: → Swope Park Rangers (loan)
2016–2018: Sporting Kansas City
2017–2018: → Swope Park Rangers
2019–: Colorado Rapids
2022: Colorado Rapids 2
2013: Chile U20
2011–: Chile
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14 October 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 15 October 2019

Diego Rubio is a Chilean international footballer who plays for Colorado Rapids in the MLS. He began his career at Universidad Católica, before moving to Colo-Colo in 2010.

In 2014 he joined Sandnes Ulf of Norway's Tippeligaen, where he spent two seasons before joining Colorado Rapids in 2016. A prolific striker with good technique and footwork, Rubio has scored over 50 goals throughout his career both domestically and internationally.

Diego Rubio was part of Chile's squad that reached the quarterfinals of the 2017 Copa América Centenario, their best performance at an international tournament to date; they were eliminated by Argentina in the quarterfinals stage however.

On 10 January 2019 it was announced that Rubio had signed a contract extension with Colorado until 2020. As of 9 January 2019.

Also Played For: chile national football team

7. Gyasi Zardes

Career

2008–2009: LA Galaxy
2009–2012: Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners
2011–2012: Ventura County Fusion
2013–2017: LA Galaxy
2014: LA Galaxy II
2018–2022: Columbus Crew
2022: Colorado Rapids
2022: Colorado Rapids 2
2023: Austin FC
2015: United States

Gyasi Zardes is a forward who has played for LA Galaxy and Austin FC in the United States. He was born on September 2, 1991 in Hawthorne, California and attended Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners before moving to LA Galaxy.

After two seasons with Ventura County Fusion, he joined LA Galaxy where he made 131 appearances over three years.

In 2017, he moved to Austin FC where he currently plays. Gyasi Zardes is a forward who has played for several MLS teams over the years.

In 2018, he joined Columbus Crew and helped them win the MLS Cup that year. He was also part of the US national team which won the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2019.

Gyasi Zardes is known for his speed and ability to score goals from range, making him an important member of any team he plays for.

Also Played For: columbus crew, united states mls

8. Bryan Acosta

Career

2013: Real España
2013–2017: Real España
2017–2019: Tenerife
2019–2021: FC Dallas
2022: Colorado Rapids
2022: Colorado Rapids 2
2013: Honduras U20
2015–2016: Honduras U23
2014: Honduras
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:37, 15 October 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 31 March 2022

Bryan Acosta is a 29-year-old Honduran midfielder who currently plays for the Colorado Rapids. Acosta represented his country at youth level, playing in the U20 and U23 squads.

He made his senior international debut in 2015 and has since gone on to make six appearances for Honduras. In 2017, he was named player of the year by both MLSsoccernewsnet and Pro Soccer Talk after helping lead Colorado to their second consecutive playoff appearance.

Acosta holds US citizenship through his parents, making him eligible to play for either America or Honduras internationally should he choose to do so later in life.

After growing up in La Ceiba and attending local school there before moving to the United States aged 15, Bryan now lives with family near Denver while pursuing a career as a professional soccer player.

Also Played For: honduras national football team

9. Auston Trusty

Defender

Auston Trusty Career

2011–2016: Philadelphia Union
2016–2017: Bethlehem Steel
2016–2019: Philadelphia Union
2020–2021: Colorado Rapids
2022: Arsenal
2022: Colorado Rapids (loan)
2022: Birmingham City (loan)
2016: United States U19
2016–2017: United States U20
2019: United States U23

Auston Trusty is a defender who currently plays for Birmingham City on loan from Arsenal. Auston was born in Media, Pennsylvania, United States and has represented the United States at youth level.

Auston made his professional debut with Bethlehem Steel in 2016 before joining Birmingham City on loan earlier this year. Auston is predominantly a centre-back but can also play as a left-back or holding midfielder if required.

Auston is highly regarded within the game and has been described as one of the best defenders in England currently playing professionally Auston Trusty is a young American center back who has been impressing with his play for the Philadelphia Union.

Auston Trusty was signed by the Philadelphia Union in 2016 and made an immediate impact, starting all 56 of their games that year.

He continued to impress during his second season with the club, making 41 appearances and scoring two goals while helping lead them to the playoffs as runners-up.

In 2020, he joined Colorado Rapids on loan before going on to sign permanently with Arsenal later that year; however, they were unable to win any silverware during his time there.

Auston Trusty rejoined Philly in 2022 after spending one season with Birmingham City; he has since remained at first team level and helped guide them back into playoff contention this year playing 26 games overall across both seasons combined.

Also Played For: concacaf, birmingham city

10. Michael Barrios

Forward

Career

Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
2011–2015: Uniautónoma: 140: (35)
2015–2020: FC Dallas: 179: (31)
2021–: Colorado Rapids: 67: (10)
2022: Colorado Rapids 2: 2: (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:42, 15 October 2022 (UTC)

Michael Barrios is a Colombian winger who has played for clubs in his homeland as well as abroad. He was most recently registered with Liga MX side Atlas before moving to Necaxa at the start of 2018.

Michael made his professional debut in 2011 with Atlético Nacional, and went on to make over 100 appearances for the club. In 2014 he moved to Spanish side Valencia CF, where he spent two seasons before returning home to join Club América in 2016.

With América, Barrios won the 2017 CONCACAF Champions League and finished runners-up in both the Apertura and Clausura tournaments of that year; he also appeared in all six matches during Mexico's run to the 2019 FIFA World Cup™ Qualifier Round 2 against Trinidad & Tobago (including starting every match).

Michael signed with Liga MX side Atlas ahead of the 2018 season but only featured sparingly due to injury – making just three starts across all competitions combined – leading Necaxa manager José Cardozo to sign him on loan until November 20th.

After impressing during this time period, including scoring one goal from 11 shots attempted overall,[1] Michael re-signed permanently with Necaxa at the end of December.

11. Jack Price

Midfielder

Career

2001–2011: Wolverhampton Wanderers
Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
2011–2018: Wolverhampton Wanderers: 97: (2)
2014: → Yeovil Town (loan): 6: (0)
2014: → Leyton Orient (loan): 5: (0)
2018–: Colorado Rapids: 121: (2)
2022: Colorado Rapids 2: 1: (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:36, 15 October 2022 (UTC)

Jack Price is a midfielder for Colorado Rapids. He was born in Shrewsbury, England and played youth football with Manchester United before joining Wolverhampton Wanderers.

In 2014, he made his professional debut for the Wolves and has since gone on to make over 100 appearances in all competitions. Jack Price is primarily known as an attacking midfielder but can also be deployed as a forward or defensive midfielder depending on the game situation.

His hard working style and ability to get into tight spaces makes him very dangerous in attack and he is one of the most consistent players in MLS today.

Jack Price has represented England at U-17, U-18, U-19 levels before making his full international debut against Chile last year Jack Price was born on 10 November 1995 in Wolverhampton, England.

Jack started his career at Wolves before moving to Yeovil Town and then Leyton Orient on loan spells. On 9 July 2018, Jack joined Colorado Rapids in a Major League Soccer transfer deal worth $4 million over two years.

At 23 years old, Jack is making the move up from the Championship to MLS where he will play alongside some of the world's best players such as Diego Valeri and Paul Arriola.

The midfielder has made 121 appearances for Wolves, Yeovil Town and Leyton Orient scoring 16 goals along the way including 2 in 21 games for Colorado Rapids so far this season.

12. Lalas Abubakar

Career

Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
2013: University of Ghana: :
2014–2016: Dayton Flyers: 61: (4)
Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
2015: Charlotte Eagles: 14: (2)
2016: Michigan Bucks: 12: (0)
2017–2019: Columbus Crew SC: 31: (2)
2017: → Pittsburgh Riverhounds (loan): 5: (0)
2019: → Colorado Rapids (loan): 22: (0)
2020–: Colorado Rapids: 73: (7)
2022: Colorado Rapids 2: 2: (0)
: Ghana U20: :
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:36, 15 October 2022 (UTC)

Lalas Abubakar is a Ghanaian international centre-back who currently plays for Colorado Rapids in the United States. He began his career at Dutch club Utrecht, before moving to English side Reading in 2015.

After making 26 appearances and scoring one goal for Reading, he signed with Colorado Rapids in January 2017. Abubakar made his debut for the US national team against Trinidad & Tobago on October 8th, 2016, coming on as a substitute in the 78th minute.

He has been included in Ghana's squad for their upcoming friendlies against Uruguay and Sweden.[2] Lalas Abubakar started his senior career with the Dayton Flyers in the USL. He made 61 appearances and scored 4 goals during this time.

Abubakar then moved to Charlotte Eagles, where he made 14 appearances before signing for Michigan Bucks of MLS in 2017.

In 2018, Lalas joined Columbus Crew SC on a loan deal and helped them win their first MLS Cup title that year. The midfielder then returned to Colorado Rapids but was later recalled by Columbus for the 2019 season due to an injury crisis within their squad.

Abubakar has also featured for Ghana U20s on various occasions over the years, including at the 2016 Olympics Qualifiers and Africa Cup of Nations Finals earlier this year.

Lalas is currently contracted until 2020 with Colorado Rapids after being re-signed last month.

13. Lucas Esteves

Career

2014–2019: Palmeiras
Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
2019–: Palmeiras: 27: (1)
2021–2022: → Colorado Rapids (loan): 46: (2)
2023–: → Fortaleza (loan): 0: (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:47, 15 October 2022 (UTC)

Lucas Esteves is a left back who currently plays for Fortaleza on loan from Palmeiras. Lucas has represented Brazil at under-17 and under-20 level, and made his senior debut in 2017.

Lucas was born in São Paulo, Brazil, in 2000 and played football with local side Portuguesa before signing for Palmeiras as a youth player in 2014. In August 2016, Lucas joined Fortaleza on loan until the end of the season.

He made his professional debut two months later against Bahia). Lucas has also appeared for Brazilian sides Corinthians' U23s and Vitória's reserve team, both of which he helped to win championships during his time there - Corinth's title in 2018 and Vitória's title in 2017 Lucas Esteves is a Brazilian midfielder who currently plays for Palmeiras.

He made his senior team debut in 2019 and has since played 27 times for them, scoring one goal. Lucas began his career at Santos before moving to Palmeiras in 2014.

He has been a regular member of the starting XI throughout his time with the club, helping them win two Brasileiro titles and make it to the Copa Libertadores final in 2018. In 2020, Lucas moved on loan to Colorado Rapids where he was part of their championship-winning side that season.

After returning to Palmeiras, he rejoined Colorado's sister club Fortaleza on another loan deal later that year but failed to feature any minutes due to injury.

With over 100 appearances and 20 goals overall across all competitions for Palmeiras (Brasileiro, Copa Libertadores, Campeonato Paulista), Lucas is an important part of their squad heading into next season and looks set to continue playing at top level for some time yet.

14. William Yarbrough

Career

1995–2004: Gallos de Aguascalientes
2005–2010: Pachuca
Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
2010–2013: Pachuca: 0: (0)
2010–2011: → Tampico Madero (loan): 28: (0)
2011: → Titanes Tulancingo (loan): 13: (0)
2012–2013: → León (loan): 9: (0)
2013–2020: León: 161: (0)
2020: → Colorado Rapids (loan): 14: (0)
2021–: Colorado Rapids: 67: (0)
2022: Colorado Rapids 2: 1: (0)
2015–2016: United States: 3: (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 9, 2022

William Yarbrough is a goalkeeper for Colorado Rapids and has represented his country in international competition on several occasions. William Yarbrough was born in Aguascalientes, Mexico and began playing football at a young age with Gallos de Aguascalientes.

After impressing at various youth levels, Yarbrough made his professional debut with the Colorado Rapids in 2011. He has since played over 150 matches for the club and helped them win two MLS Cups (2012, 2017).

In addition to his work as a goalkeeper, William Yarbrough also represents Mexico at the international level and won Olympic silverware during the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro alongside teammate John Brooks.

William Paul Yarbrough is currently married to fellow footballer Brittany Bockhorst-Yarbrough and they have one child together – daughter Harper Grace – who was born in 2018.

15. Sam Nicholson

Midfielder

Career

2007–2013: Heart of Midlothian
Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
2013–2017: Heart of Midlothian: 109: (13)
2017–2018: Minnesota United: 20: (2)
2018–2020: Colorado Rapids: 48: (4)
2020–2022: Bristol Rovers: 64: (11)
2022–: Colorado Rapids: 15: (1)
2013: Scotland U18: 1: (0)
2013–2014: Scotland U19: 6: (0)
2015–2016: Scotland U21: 8: (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:41, 15 October 2022 (UTC)

Nicholson played for Scottish club Hibernian before joining Minnesota United in 2017. Nicholson is a winger who can also play as an attacking midfielder.

Nicholson has been praised for his speed and dribbling ability, which have helped him create chances for his team mates. Nicholson was named to the MLS All-Star Team in 2018 after scoring 10 goals during the season.

Nicholson is contracted with Colorado Rapids until 2021 Nicholson started his senior career with Heart of Midlothian, making 109 appearances in total. In 2017 he joined Minnesota United and made 20 appearances before returning to Hearts a year later.

Nicholson has also represented Scotland at U18 and U19 level, while also appearing for the country's U21 side. He is set to join Colorado Rapids in 2020 after impressing during trials with the team.

Nicholson has enjoyed success on international level, being part of the Scottish squads that have qualified for both the World Cup and European Championships over the past two years.

16. Andre Shinyashiki

Forward

Career

2011–2012: Nacional-SP
2013–2014: Pequeninos do Jockey
Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
2015–2018: Denver Pioneers: 83: (51)
Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
2016: Des Moines Menace: :
2017–2018: Colorado Rapids U-23: 26: (18)
2019–2022: Colorado Rapids: 86: (16)
2019: → Colorado Springs Switchbacks (loan): 2: (0)
2022–: Charlotte FC: 21: (6)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10 October 2022

Andre Shinyashiki is a Brazilian forward who currently plays for Charlotte FC in the United States. At just 16 years old, Andre has already made his mark on the professional game, impressing with both his goal-scoring ability and defensive work ethic.

Andre was born in São Paulo in 1997 and began playing football at an early age with local side Nacional-SP. After impressing during a trial spell with Mexican Liga MX club Tigres UANL in 2016, Shinyashiki signed for Charlotte that same year.

The 25-year-old has enjoyed a fruitful loan spell at fellow MLS side Orlando City SC over the past two seasons, scoring 10 goals from 47 appearances overall .

In 2018, Andre joined newly formed USL club Nashville SC on a season long loan deal to gain first team experience before returning to Charlotte ahead of their inaugural MLS campaign next season.

With pace and strength down either flank as well as an accurate finishing touch, Andre is expected to make an even bigger impact once he joins up full time withCharlotteFCin 2019.

17. Cole Bassett

Midfielder

Career

–2017: Colorado Rush
2017–2018: Colorado Rapids
Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
2018: Colorado Rapids U-23: 4: (1)
2018–: Colorado Rapids: 72: (13)
2019: → Colorado Springs Switchbacks (loan): 1: (0)
2022: → Feyenoord (loan): 8: (1)
2022: → Fortuna Sittard (loan): 10: (0)
2020: United States U20: 2: (2)
2021–: United States: 1: (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 13, 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of December 18, 2021

Cole Bassett is a 21-year-old midfielder for Colorado Rapids. He was born in Littleton, Colorado and has played youth football with the Colorado Rush. Cole Bassett first caught the attention of MLS scouts while playing college soccer at UC Santa Barbara.

In 2017, he made his professional debut with Colorado Rapids II in the United Soccer League (USL). Cole Bassett quickly became a regular starter for the Rapids, appearing in all but one of their 34 league games during his rookie season.

His performances earned him an MLS call-up to make his senior team debut against Toronto FC on March 5th2018.

Despite only making 6 appearances as a substitute during 2018, Bassett continued to be linked with top European clubs including Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur who were reportedly impressed by his displays.

Lamar Hunt U23 Championship qualification play-offs whichColorado won 2–1 over Portland Timbers on aggregate after both teams had won their respective home leg matches 1–0.

Cole Bassett will join up with Brighton & Hove Albion’s under 23 side this summer ahead of their inaugural Premier League campaign where they are scheduled to face Newcastle United twice – once at St James’ Park and again away from home.

18. Steven Beitashour

Defender

Career

Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
2005–2009: San Diego State Aztecs: 57: (0)
Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
2007–2008: San Jose Frogs: 9: (2)
2010–2013: San Jose Earthquakes: 87: (2)
2014–2015: Vancouver Whitecaps FC: 54: (0)
2016–2017: Toronto FC: 51: (0)
2018–2019: Los Angeles FC: 55: (3)
2020–: Colorado Rapids: 30: (0)
2022: Colorado Rapids 2: 1: (0)
2013–2014: Iran: 6: (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 14, 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of May 30, 2014

Steven Beitashour is a right-back who currently plays for the Colorado Rapids in MLS. He was born on February 1, 1987 in San Jose, California and played college soccer at Santa Clara University before turning professional in 2011 with Toronto FC.

Beitashour has made over 100 appearances for the Canadian national team since his debut in 2006, winning two CONCACAF Gold Cups and a World Cup qualifier during that time.

In 2014 he moved to Iran where he helped Tehran secure qualification for the 2018 World Cup as well as appearing in five fixtures during their campaign which ended with a quarterfinal loss to France Steven Beitashour began his professional career with the San Jose Earthquakes in 2010.

He made 87 appearances for the Earthquakes before joining Vancouver Whitecaps FC in 2014. In 2016, he joined Toronto FC and helped them win the MLS Cup that year. He then transferred to Los Angeles FC where he has been a regular starter this season.

Steven Beitashour is also an international player having represented Iran at senior level on multiple occasions.

19. Kortne Ford

Defender

Career

–2012: Colorado Storm North SC
2012–2014: Colorado Rapids
Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
2014–2016: Denver Pioneers: 62: (5)
Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
2017–2021: Colorado Rapids: 35: (1)
2021: → San Antonio FC (loan): 13: (4)
2022–: Sporting Kansas City: 14: (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 15, 2022

Kortne Ford was born in Olathe, Kansas and raised in Colorado. He played college soccer at the University of Akron before signing with Sporting KC in 2016.

Ford has been a regular starter for SKC since arriving, playing both center-back and left back roles. Kortne is known for his physicality on the field and defensive prowess; he was named to the MLS All-Star team in 2018 as well as the U.S Men's National Team roster for their World Cup qualifiers later that year.

Kortne is married to fellow professional player Sydney Leroux and they have two children together - daughter Harper (born December 2017) and son Keaton (born May 2019).

Kortne Ford is a versatile midfielder that has played for both the Colorado Rapids and Denver Pioneers in MLS. Kortne Ford was born in 1994 and started playing football at a young age with his local club, Viking FK.

After impressing during college seasons at the University of North Carolina, Kortne Ford signed with the Colorado Rapids in 2014. He made an immediate impact on the team, scoring two goals within his first four appearances for the Rapids before being loaned to San Antonio FC later that year.

In 2019 he joined Sporting Kansas City on a permanent basis and continued to make an impact as one of their key players over the course of the season, helping them reach Major League Soccer Cup final where they were defeated by Toronto FC.

20. Mark-Anthony Kaye

Midfielder

Career

2013–2014: Toronto FC
2012–2013: York Lions
2014: Toronto FC III
2014: Wilmington Hammerheads (loan)
2015: Toronto FC II
2016–2017: Louisville City
2018–2021: Los Angeles FC
2021–2022: Colorado Rapids
2022: Toronto FC
2016: Canada U23
2017: Canada
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 9, 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of December 1, 2022

Kaye is a Canadian international midfielder who currently plays for Toronto FC. He began his career with Wexford SC in Ireland before moving to Ajax SC in the Netherlands and then on to Glen Shields SC in Canada.

Kaye signed for Toronto FC in January of 2018, making an immediate impact with the team as they secured promotion to MLS Cup playoffs that season.

In 2019, he was named captain of Toronto FC II and helped lead them back into the USL Championship playoffs where they lost narrowly to Louisville City FC after a thrilling penalty shootout following their 0-0 draw at home leg).

Kaye has also represented Canada at youth level, playing at under-17, under-19 and senior levels before making his full international debut against Panama in March of 2019.

Standing at 1.85m (6ft 1in), Mark-Anthony Kaye is both tall and strong physically which makes him an extremely difficult player for opponents to deal with on the pitch.

Also Played For: toronto fc, canadian soccer league

21. Dantouma Toure

Career

2016–2018: PDA
2018–2020: New York Red Bulls
Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
2020: New York Red Bulls II: 13: (3)
2021–: Colorado Rapids: 6: (1)
2021: → Colorado Springs Switchbacks (loan): 22: (3)
2022–: Colorado Rapids 2: 15: (8)
2018: United States U16: 3: (0)
2020–: United States U17: 3: (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 15, 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of July 18, 2020

Dantouma Toure was born on June 12, 2004 in Conakry, Guinea. He began his youth career with PDA in 2016-2018. In 2018, he joined the Colorado Rapids and has since made appearances for their U23 side as well as appearing in a few MLS games.

Dantouma is a winger who can also play at forward or midfield and is considered to be highly talented by many experts within the sport of soccer.

Dantouma Toure is a midfielder who has played for the New York Red Bulls II team in the USL. He has also appeared for the Colorado Rapids and Colorado Springs Switchbacks in MLS, as well as representing his country at youth level.

Dantouma Toure started out playing football with local side Olympique de Marseille before moving to America to continue his career. Dantouma Toure is known for his hardworking style on the pitch, constantly working off of the ball to create chances for teammates or score himself.

Dantouma Toure will be looking to extend his contract with New York Red Bulls II this season and help lead them back into MLS competition next year.

In international play, Dantouma Toure has made three appearances for United States U16s and one appearance each for United States U17s and U20s teams.

22. Clint Irwin

Goalkeeper

Clint Irwin Career

2007–2010: Elon Phoenix
2008–2009: Carolina Dynamo
2011: Capital City
2012: Charlotte Eagles
2013–2015: Colorado Rapids
2016–2018: Toronto FC
2016: Toronto FC II
2019–2022: Colorado Rapids
2019: Colorado Springs Switchbacks (loan)
2022: Colorado Rapids 2
2023: Minnesota United
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 9, 2022

Clint Irwin is a goalkeeper for Minnesota United. He was born on April 1, 1989 in Charlotte, North Carolina and played college soccer at Furman University where he started all 39 of his appearances.

In 2013, Clint made his professional debut with the Tampa Bay Rowdies and has since spent time with clubs like New York Red Bulls II, Orlando City SC, Toronto FC II and Minnesota United FC.

Irwin has been capped by the US national team at various youth levels including U-20s, U-23s and senior teams including Olympic Qualifying Campaign in 2012.

Which saw him make three appearances in CONCACAF Gold Cup qualifying matches against Antigua & Barbuda (a 2-1 home win), St Kitts & Nevis (a 1-0 away win) and Guatemala (a 0–1 home loss).

After being part of interim head coach Adrian Heath's first squad as fulltime manager for World Cup qualification games against Trinidad & Tobago (a 5-0 victory) and Canada (an eventual 2–2 draw), Irwin was named starter for the crucial game against Costa Rica that would see USA qualify to Russia 2018.

Also Played For: minnesota united fc

23. Conor Casey

Forward

Career

Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
1999–2000: Portland Pilots: :
Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
2000–2001: Borussia Dortmund II: 23: (14)
2001–2004: Borussia Dortmund: 4: (1)
2001–2002: → Hannover 96 (loan): 19: (7)
2003–2004: → Karlsruher SC (loan): 30: (14)
2004–2006: Mainz 05: 40: (3)
2006: Mainz 05 II: 2: (1)
2007: Toronto FC: 2: (0)
2007–2012: Colorado Rapids: 119: (50)
2013–2015: Philadelphia Union: 70: (21)
2016: Columbus Crew SC: 4: (0)
Total: : 313: (111)
2001: United States U20: 3: (0)
2000: United States U23: 9: (0)
2004–2010: United States: 19: (2)
2017–2019: Colorado Rapids (assistant)
2019: Colorado Rapids (interim)
2021–2022: Charleston Battery

Conor Casey is a forward who has played for Mainz 05, Borussia Dortmund II and Hannover 96 in his career. He first broke into the Bundesliga with Borussia Dortmund II in 2001, scoring 14 goals in 23 appearances over two seasons.

After spending time on loan at Karlsruher SC and Mainz 05 I, he joined Hannover 96 permanently for the 2006 season where he helped them to promotion as champions of 2nd Division Germany.

In 2007, Casey signed with MLS side Philadelphia Union where he has been an important part of their squad ever since, making 43 appearances and scoring 8 goals during his tenure so far Conor Casey is a former professional soccer player who played for teams in the United States and Canada.

Conor Casey started his career with Toronto FC, where he spent two seasons before moving to Colorado Rapids. While playing in Colorado, Conor Casey won the CONCACAF Gold Cup with the team in 2013.

After leaving Colorado, Conor Casey had brief stints with Philadelphia Union and Columbus Crew SC before ending his career with Charleston Battery midway through 2020 season.

24. Jonathan Lewis

Career

2008–2014: Plantation Eagles
2014–2015: Chicago Fire
2015: RIASA
2015–2016: Kendall SC
Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
2016: Akron Zips: 22: (2)
Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
2015: Bradford City: 0: (0)
2015: → Farsley Celtic (loan): 1: (0)
2017–2019: New York City FC: 31: (3)
2018: → Louisville City (loan): 5: (0)
2019–: Colorado Rapids: 94: (22)
2022: Colorado Rapids 2: 2: (1)
2016–2017: United States U20: 6: (1)
2019–2021: United States U23: 3: (1)
2019–: United States: 8: (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 9, 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of July 11, 2021

Jonathan Lewis is a winger currently playing for the Colorado Rapids. Jonathan Lewis started his youth career with Plantation Eagles before moving to Chicago Fire in 2014.

In 2015, Lewis signed with RIASA and then Kendall SC the next year. Lewis has played college soccer at North Carolina State University where he was named Second Team All-ACC in 2016 and First Team All-ACC as a junior in 2015.

Jonathan Lewis made his senior international debut for United States Men's National Soccer team against Bosnia and Herzegovina on November 14th, 2017.

Jonathan Lewis helped guide the Rapids to an NWSL Championship title this season Jonathan Lewis is a midfielder who currently plays for the Colorado Rapids in Major League Soccer.

He has previously played for clubs such as Akron Zips and Bradford City, and has represented his country at U20 level, as well as the U23 side. Jonathan Lewis is known for his strong passing ability and leadership qualities on the pitch; he is often utilised in midfield to provide stability to teams' defences.

In 2018, he joined Louisville City on loan from New York City FC - where he had initially signed a contract in January of that year - and helped them win promotion to MLS play later that season.

Jonathan Lewis made his international debut in March 2019, playing an important part in America's World Cup qualification campaign by scoring two goals during matches against Trinidad & Tobago and St Lucia Reds respectively.

He will be hoping to add more silverware to his trophy cabinet when Colorado Rapids come up against LA Galaxy (in the quarter-finals of the MLS playoffs) or Real Salt Lake (in their CONCACAF Champions League semi-final match), both of whom are considered favourites by pundits.

25. Gustavo Vallecilla

Career

2014–2017: Deportivo Cuenca
Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
2016–2018: Deportivo Cuenca: 17: (0)
2019–2021: Aucas: 8: (0)
2020: → Barcelona SC (loan): 15: (0)
2021: → FC Cincinnati (loan): 25: (2)
2022: FC Cincinnati: 0: (0)
2022–: Colorado Rapids 2: 8: (1)
2022–: Colorado Rapids: 12: (0)
2018–2019: Ecuador U20: 16: (0)
2020: Ecuador U23: 2: (0)
2021–: Ecuador: 1: (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:09, 11 December 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 26 January 2022

Gustavo Vallecilla is a young centre-back who has been playing for Colorado Rapids since 2017. Gustavo Vallecilla was born in Esmeraldas, Ecuador on May 28th, 1999.

At 1.85m (6ft 1in), he is both tall and stocky for a defender, making him an imposing figure on the field. Gustavo Vallecilla made his senior debut with Deportivo Cuenca in 2014 before signing for Colorado Rapids in 2017.

He is known for being strong in the air and good at clearing balls from behind his own goal - attributes that should serve him well with the Rapids defence this season Gustavo Vallecilla is a Ecuadorian footballer who currently plays for Barcelona SC in Ecuador's Serie A.

He started his career with Deportivo Cuenca, before joining Aucas in 2019. Gustavo Vallecilla joined FC Cincinnati on loan in 2020 and helped them reach the U.S. Open Cup Final that year. He represented Ecuador at international level from 2018 to 2019, scoring two goals in 16 appearances.

Gustavo Vallecilla is set to join Barcelona SC permanently after their relegation from Serie A this season.

26. Felipe Gutiérrez

Felipe Gutiérrez Career

2004–2007: Everton
2008–2009: Universidad Católica
Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
2009–2012: Universidad Católica: 65: (19)
2012–2016: Twente: 94: (9)
2015–2016: Twente II: 1: (0)
2016–2018: Betis: 14: (1)
2017: → Internacional (loan): 16: (1)
2018–2020: Sporting Kansas City: 52: (19)
2021–: Universidad Católica: 37: (6)
2022: → Colorado Rapids (loan): 12: (0)
2010–: Chile: 35: (4)

Felipe Gutiérrez is a Chilean midfielder who currently plays for Universidad Católica. Before joining Universidad Católica, he played for Everton and also represented Chile at under-17, under-20 and senior level.

Felipe Gutiérrez is known for his passing ability and has been described as "the perfect midfielder". He made his professional debut in 2009 with Universidad Católica and has since gone on to make over 65 appearances for the club.

Felipe Gutiérrez was named captain of Universidad Católica during the 2015 season but left the team in December 2016 after being accused of tax fraud by Spanish authorities Felipe Gutiérrez is a Chilean footballer who currently plays for Sporting Kansas City in the United States.

He has played professionally in Chile, Spain and Mexico before moving to MLS. Felipe was born in Santiago, Chile on 10 November 1990. At the age of just 16 he made his debut for his hometown club Universidad Católica and went on to make over 100 appearances for them across two spells.

In 2013 he moved to Spanish side Atlético Madrid where he spent two seasons playing mostly as a left back but also appearing occasionally up front or at a centre-back.

He returned to Chile after failing to agree terms with Atlético and joined fellow league side Colo-Colo in 2016, helping them win promotion that year as champions of the second division Apertura tournament (Chile's equivalent of League One).

His impressive displays during their playoff campaign saw him linked with several top European clubs including Barcelona and Bayern Munich but it was Sporting Kansas City who eventually signed him ahead of the 2017 season - they had been impressed by his performances.

Copa América Centenario where Chile reached the semi-finals. Now settled into life in America, Felipe has started well scoring twice so far this season including one against former club Colo-Colo which helped earn SKC a vital point against rivals Real Salt Lake – now third place overall behind Atlanta United FC and LA Galaxy.

Felipe is known primarily as a left-back but can also play center-back or even up front if required; something that proves useful given Sporting KC’s appalling record at home this year (just one victory from seven games).

Despite being regularly fouled by opponents due to his tenacity offthe ball,Felipe usually keeps control when confronting referees leading some fans call him “The Hulk”.

9 Finally, Felipe is an avid fan of Arsenal Fútbol Club making occasional public appearances alongside team mates Mesut Öziland Alexis Sanchez.

27. Ralph Priso

Career

2006–2013: Clairlea-Westview SC
2014–2016: North Toronto Nitros
2017–2019: Toronto FC
Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
2018: Toronto FC III: 6: (1)
2019: Toronto FC II: 5: (0)
2020–2022: Toronto FC: 25: (2)
2021–2022: → Toronto FC II (loan): 4: (0)
2022–: Colorado Rapids: 6: (0)
2022–: → Colorado Rapids 2 (loan): 3: (0)
2017: Canada U15: 4: (0)
2019: Canada U17: 6: (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 9, 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of December 15, 2019

Ralph Priso is a 20-year old midfielder for the Colorado Rapids. Ralph Priso started his youth career with Clairlea-Westview SC before moving to North Toronto Nitros in 2014.

Ralph Priso has been capped by Canada at U17, U20 and U23 level and was named in the team of the tournament at both the CONCACAF Championships (U20) and COPA America Centenario (U23).

In 2017, Ralph Priso was voted MLS Rookie of the Year after scoring 5 goals and providing 6 assists in 31 appearances for Colorado Rapids. Ralph Priso is currently contracted to Colorado Rapids until 2021 Ralph Priso is a Canadian international with years of experience in both club and international play.

Ralph Priso started his career at Toronto FC III before joining Toronto FC II on loan in 2021. He made his senior debut for Canada in 2017, playing 4 games at the U15 level and 6 games at the U17 level.

Ralph Priso is an experienced defender who will be crucial to Toronto FC's defense this season as they look to defend their MLS Cup title.

28. Nicolás Mezquida

Forward

Career

2005–2008: Peñarol
Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
2008–2012: Peñarol: 3: (1)
2011: → Brann (loan): 3: (0)
2011: → Lillestrøm (loan): 1: (0)
2012–2014: Fénix: 14: (1)
2013: → Rampla Juniors (loan): 24: (7)
2014: Boston River: 0: (0)
2014–2018: Vancouver Whitecaps FC: 101: (12)
2015: Whitecaps FC 2: 1: (0)
2019–2022: Colorado Rapids: 80: (6)
2022: Colorado Rapids 2: 2: (1)
2022–: Volos: 14: (0)
2008–2009: Uruguay U17: 5: (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:00, 8 January 2023 (UTC)

Nicolás Mezquida is a Uruguayan midfielder who currently plays for Volos. He started his career at Peñarol before moving to Greek side Olympiacos in 2013.

Nicolás Mezquida has represented Uruguay at youth level, and made his senior international debut in 2012. Nicolás Mezquida is known for his strong defensive midfield play, as well as his ability to score goals from set-pieces.

Nicolás Mezquida signed with Volos ahead of the 2017–18 season after leaving Olympiacos on loan. Nicolás Mezquida is a Uruguayan footballer who currently plays for Vancouver Whitecaps FC in Major League Soccer.

Nicolás Mezquida began his career with Peñarol, where he won the Copa Libertadores in 2011 and helped them win the Uruguay Cup that same year.

After spending time on loan at Brann and Lillestrøm, Mezquida signed with Fénix of Liga MX in 2012 before joining Rampla Juniors of Argentine Primera Division in 2014.

With 101 league appearances and 12 goals over six seasons across two clubs, Nicolás Mezquida has proven himself as one of South America's most prolific midfielders.

In 2019, Nicolás Mezquida joined Colorado Rapids on a free transfer after leaving Volos at the end of the 2018–19 season; he made his MLS debut against Darmstadt 98 later that month.

In January 2020, Nicolás Mezquid was traded to Colorado Rapids 2 where he will continue to play until 2022 when he is expected to retire from professional football aged 35 years old having played 80 matches for three different teams throughout his illustrious career.

Also Played For: vancouver whitecaps fc

29. Sam Vines

Defender

Career

–2013: Pride SC
2013–2017: Colorado Rapids
Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
2017: Charlotte Independence: 0: (0)
2018–2021: Colorado Rapids: 53: (2)
2018: → Charlotte Independence (loan): 29: (0)
2021–: Antwerp: 39: (1)
2017: United States U18: 1: (0)
2019–2021: United States U23: 3: (0)
2020–: United States: 9: (1)

At just 23 years old, Sam Vines has already established himself as a solid left-back in the world of football. It was during his time with Pride SC that Vines really started to make an impression on teams around Europe and North America.

He signed for Antwerp in 2017 and has since made over 40 appearances for them, impressing greatly along the way. With potential at such a young age, there's no telling what else Vines could achieve in his career ahead.

A product of the Charlotte Independence youth academy, Sam Vines made his professional debut in 2017 and has since enjoyed a successful international career for the United States.

A versatile attacking midfielder with an eye for goal, Vines is a mainstay in the Independence midfield and was instrumental in their run to the CONCACAF Gold Cup final last year.

An exciting prospect with plenty of potential, expect Vines to continue his development at Colorado Rapids before potentially moving on to bigger things internationally down the line.

30. John Spencer

Forward

Career

: Rangers SABC[2]
1982–1988: Rangers
Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
1988–1992: Rangers: 13: (2)
1988–1989: → Morton (loan): 4: (1)
1989–1990: → Lai Sun (loan): 24: (20)
1992–1997: Chelsea: 103: (36)
1996–1997: → Queens Park Rangers (loan): 25: (17)
1997–1998: Queens Park Rangers: 23: (5)
1998–1999: → Everton (loan): 6: (0)
1998–1999: Everton: 3: (0)
1998–1999: → Motherwell (loan): 21: (7)
1999–2000: Motherwell: 33: (11)
2001–2004: Colorado Rapids: 88: (37)
Total: : 343: (136)
1990–1991: Scotland U21: 3: (1)
1994–1997: Scotland: 14: (0)
2006–2010: Houston Dynamo (assistant)
2011–2012: Portland Timbers
2016: Colorado Rapids (assistant)
2017: San Jose Earthquakes (assistant)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

John Spencer spent most of his youth career playing for Rangers, before joining Chelsea in 1992. He made 36 appearances for the Blues over three seasons and helped the team to win two Premier League titles.

Spencer retired from football at the end of the 1997 season and has since worked as a coach with various clubs. John Spencer was a striker from Scotland who played for several clubs in England and the United States.

Spencer had an excellent international career, scoring 14 goals for Scotland before retiring in 1997. After retirement, Spencer became an assistant coach with Houston Dynamo and then Portland Timbers before being appointed as manager of Colorado Rapids in 2016.

He left Colorado Rapids after only one season to take up a similar role at San Jose Earthquakes.

31. Juan Edgardo Ramírez

Midfielder

Career

: Argentinos Juniors
Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
2011–2015: Argentinos Juniors: 73: (5)
2015–2017: Colorado Rapids: 27: (1)
2016: → Almería (loan): 16: (1)
2016–2017: → Talleres (loan): 11: (0)
2017–2019: Talleres: 49: (6)
2019–2021: San Lorenzo: 34: (3)
2021–: Boca Juniors: 35: (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:54, 16 June 2022 (UTC)

Juan Ramírez is a midfielder for Boca Juniors. He was born in Moreno, Argentina on May 25th 1993 and started playing football at an early age. His talent quickly became recognised and he joined the youth system of River Plate aged only 10 years old.

In 2012, Juan moved to Europe and signed with French side Monaco where he made 11 appearances before joining Boca Juniors in January 2013. At club level, Juan has won 5 titles (2013-14, 2016-17, 2017-18 Copa Libertadores) as well as the Argentine Championship twice (2014-15 & 2015-16).

Internationally, Juan has represented his country at U17/U20 levels before making his senior debut in November 2018 against Uruguay; scoring one goal later that month against Ecuador which secured qualification for the World Cup Russia 2019.

With over 100 appearances for Boca Juniors under his belt already, there's no doubt that Juan will continue to be a key player for them both domestically and internationally moving forward.

32. Kellyn Acosta

Midfielder

Career

2009–2013: FC Dallas
Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
2013–2018: FC Dallas: 117: (9)
2018–2021: Colorado Rapids: 79: (7)
2022–: Los Angeles FC: 32: (2)
2010–2011: United States U17: 18: (0)
2012: United States U18: 4: (0)
2013–2015: United States U20: 15: (0)
2016: United States U23: 2: (0)
2016–: United States: 55: (2)

Kellyn Acosta is an American midfielder who currently plays for Los Angeles FC. Acosta played for FC Dallas from 2009 to 2013, before joining Colorado Rapids in 2018.

Acosta made his debut for the United States national team in 2016 and has since featured at various international tournaments. Acosta joined LAFC ahead of their inaugural season in 2019/20 and has since helped them win the MLS Cup title.

Kellyn was born on July 24th 1995, making him just 27 years old as of writing this article. In a career that spans over ten seasons, Kellyn has amassed 117 apps (including playoffs) between FC Dallas and Colorado Rapids thus far - showing his consistency throughout his career so far.

He scored two goals during his time with LAFC but also conceded one goal too... Typical midfield player really.

33. Darren Yapi

Career

2016–2021: Colorado Rapids
Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
2020–: Colorado Rapids: 11: (0)
2020–2021: → Colorado Springs Switchbacks (loan): 17: (2)
2022–: Colorado Rapids 2: 16: (6)
2020: United States U17: 3: (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 9, 2022

Darren Yapi was born in Denver, Colorado on November 19th 2004. He is a forward and has represented the United States at various youth levels. In 2016, he joined Colorado Rapids and made an immediate impact, scoring six goals in his debut season.

Darren is still young but has shown great potential and looks set to continue rising through the ranks at Colorado Rapids Darren Yapi is a young midfielder who has enjoyed success in both his club career and international play for the United States U17s.

He joined Colorado Rapids ahead of their 2020 season, and quickly made an impact, appearing in 11 games and scoring two goals. In 2019, he signed with Colorado Springs Switchbacks on loan to continue developing as a player.

Darren is also eligible to represent Guatemala at senior level through his father's heritage, but has yet to make an appearance for them internationally.

He has been described as "a technically gifted passer" whose playing style could be compared to that of Andrea Pirlo or Andres Iniesta - two midfield legends known for their ball control and passing ability.

34. Dominique Badji

Forward

Career

2011–2014: Boston University Terriers
2014: Real Boston Rams
2015–2018: Colorado Rapids
2015: Charlotte Independence (loan)
2018–2020: FC Dallas
2020–2021: Nashville SC
2021: Colorado Rapids
2022–: FC Cincinnati
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10 October 2022

Badji is a forward for FC Cincinnati. Badji was born in Dakar, Senegal and raised in France. Badji played college football at the University of South Carolina where he scored 53 goals over three seasons.

Badji made his professional debut with Colorado Rapids in 2015 and quickly established himself as one of the best forwards in MLS.

In 2017, Badji joined FC Cincinnati on a season-long loan which proved to be successful as he helped lead the team to their first ever berth in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Final against Seattle Sounders FC Dominique Badji is a striker who has played for both the Colorado Rapids and FC Dallas in Major League Soccer.

Dominique Badji was born on 9 May 1994 in France and raised in Belgium. Dominique Badji made his professional debut with the Colorado Rapids in 2016, before moving to FC Dallas later that year.

Dominique Badji has scored 24 goals in 90 appearances for Colorado Rapids and FC Dallas respectively, including eight goals during his time at FC Cincinnati from 2021-2022 season onwards.

Dominique Badji has been capped twice by France national team, first coming on as a substitute against Estonia on 14 November 2017 and then starting against Switzerland four days later on 18 November 2017.

At 27 years old, DominiqueBadj is still very young when compared to some of the other players playing in MLS; he may have some good years left ahead of him.

Also Played For: nashville sc, fc cincinnati

35. Philip Mayaka

Philip Mayaka Career

2018–2019: Orlando City
2019–2020: Clemson Tigers
2021–2022: Colorado Rapids
2021: Colorado Springs Switchbacks (loan)
2022: Colorado Rapids 2
2023: Charlotte MLS Next Pro
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of January 4, 2023

Philip Mayaka was born on November 30, 2000 in Nairobi, Kenya. He is a midfielder and currently plays for Charlotte MLS Next Pro. His youth career included playing for Orlando City FC from 2018-2019.

Philip has represented his country at various youth levels including the U17s and U20s team, both of which he captained during their time together at the Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Tournament earlier this year.

We are eagerly waiting to see what he can do as a professional footballer. Philip Mayaka is a Clemson Tigers soccer player who will be senior in the 2019-2020 season.

He has played for Colorado Rapids and Charlotte MLS Next Pro during his collegiate career, but he is currently on loan with the Colorado Springs Switchbacks.

Philip was born in the United States to Ghanaian parents, making him one of very few African Americans playing Division I soccer at the highest level.

In addition to his playing skills, Phillip also holds a degree in business administration from Clemson University which he plans to use as a foundation for a successful career after college football ends.

Also Played For: usl championship

36. Andre Rawls

Goalkeeper

Career

: Walnut Creek Azzurri
Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
2010–2014: Saint Mary's Gaels: 50: (0)
Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
2015: Wilmington Hammerheads: 22: (0)
2016–2018: New York City FC: 0: (0)
2018: → Orange County SC (loan): 26: (0)
2019–2021: Colorado Rapids: 0: (0)
2019: → Colorado Springs Switchbacks (loan): 15: (0)
2021: → Phoenix Rising (loan): 21: (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 8, 2021

Andre Rawls was born on December 20, 1991 in San Ramon, California. He played college soccer at the University of Washington and made 93 appearances for the Huskies between 2010-2015.

In 2015 he signed with Orlando City SC of MLS and made 5 appearances before being released in 2016. Andre then signed with Sacramento Republic FC of USL where he has been a regular starter since 2017 and helped them reach the playoffs in his first season as goalkeeper Andre Rawls is a midfielder who has played for Saint Mary's Gaels in the NCAA.

He has over 50 appearances and 0 goals with the team. Andre Rawls was signed by New York City FC as an undrafted free agent in 2016, but never made a appearance for them.

In 2018, he was loaned to Orange County SC where he scored 26 goals in 28 games before being transferred back to New York City FC on January 1st 2019. Rawls will join Phoenix Rising on loan until the end of 2021 pending United States Soccer Federation approval.

37. Anthony Markanich

Career

2015–2016: Chicago Fire
2017–2018: Olympiacos Chicago
Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
2018–2021: Northern Illinois Huskies: 67: (17)
Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
2019–2021: Green Bay Voyageurs: 12: (3)
2022–: Colorado Rapids: 2: (0)
2022–: Colorado Rapids 2: 12: (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of September 24, 2022

Anthony Markanich was born on December 26, 1999 in Bourbonnais, Illinois. At just 23-years-old, Anthony is already playing for the Colorado Rapids and has made a substantial impact at both club and international level.

A defender by trade, Anthony has also played as a midfielder for the United States youth teams and represented his country at various levels including under 17s, 19s, and 20s.

In total, Anthony has made over 60 appearances for Colorado Rapids across all competitions - scoring twice along the way - proving he is one of the most promising young talents in North America today.

Anthony Markanich was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 10th of 1995. Anthony attended Northern Illinois University where he played for the Huskies from 2016-2018. In his two seasons at NIU, Anthony scored 17 goals and added 3 assists in 67 games played.

After graduating from NIU in May of 2018, Anthony signed with Olympiacos Chicago as a free agent that same month.

In 12 appearances for the Voyageurs this season, including 2 starts, Anthony has registered 0 goals and 3 assists while helping to lead NIU to an 8-6-1 record thus far into the year 2020 MLS campaign (the Voyageurs are now inactive).

Anthony is currently redshirting at CU during their second season in MLS but should be available by the end of 2020 if all goes according to plan with Olympiacos Chicago.

38. Collen Warner

Career

2006–2009: Portland Pilots
Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
2007–2008: Colorado Rapids U-23: 18: (2)
2009: Portland Timbers U23s: 6: (2)
2010–2011: Real Salt Lake: 37: (0)
2010: → AC St. Louis (loan): 1: (0)
2012–2014: Montreal Impact: 55: (1)
2014–2015: Toronto FC: 44: (2)
2016: Houston Dynamo: 24: (0)
2016: → Rio Grande Valley FC Toros (loan): 2: (0)
2017–2018: Minnesota United: 42: (1)
2019: FC Helsingør: 5: (1)
2020–: Colorado Rapids: 41: (2)
2022: Colorado Rapids 2: 3: (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 15, 2022

Warner was born in Denver, Colorado and played youth soccer for the Portland Pilots. Warner made his professional debut with Minnesota United in 2011 and has since spent time with clubs such as Colorado Rapids, Orlando City SC, and Oxford United.

Warner is a creative midfielder who can create chances for teammates from deep or run at defenders to score goals himself. Warner is a U.S international who has represented his country at various levels including the under-20s and senior team level.

Warner's contract with Colorado expires at the end of the season and he will be looking to secure another club before then as he continues to progress as a player Warner was born in Des Moines, Iowa and played college soccer at the University of Akron.

Warner made his professional debut with Colorado Rapids U-23s in 2007, before being loaned to Portland Timbers U23s two years later. Warner joined Toronto FC in 2014 and helped lead them to their first MLS Cup championship that season.

He then moved on to Houston Dynamo in 2016 where he continued to be a key player for the club as they reached the playoffs twice during his tenure there.

In 2018, Warner signed with Minnesota United where he has been an important part of their success over the past two seasons; helping guide them towards back-to-back playoff appearances for only the second time in club history (the other occasion also happened under Tomi Juric's management).

On October 15th 2022, Collen Warner will reach 200 career regular season games played - becoming just one of eight players ever to achieve this milestone while playing exclusively within North America's top flight league system.

39. Max Alves

Career

2016–2017: Uberabinha
2018: AMDH
2019–2020: Tupi
2020–2021: Flamengo
Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
2021–2022: Flamengo: 12: (1)
2021: → Cuiabá (loan): 15: (1)
2022–: Colorado Rapids: 26: (0)
2022: Colorado Rapids 2: 4: (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:00, 24 September 2022 (UTC)

Max Alves is an attacking midfielder who currently plays for the Colorado Rapids. Max started his youth career with Atlético Mineiro before moving to Europe to join Malaga in 2016.

He made his debut for the Brazil national team in March 2017, and has since represented them at youth level as well as senior levels. In 2018, he was part of the Brazilian side that won the Copa America Centenario tournament.

Max is a versatile player who can play anywhere across midfield or up front on either wing; this makes him a valuable member of any team he joins Max Alves is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays for Flamengo. He started his career with Corinthians, before moving to Flamengo in 2018.

Max has made 26 appearances and scored four goals for Colorado Rapids since joining them in 2021. He was loaned to Cuiabá in 2020 and helped the club win the Copa Paulista that year. 4. Max is expected to feature prominently for Flamengo this season as they chase another title challenge.

40. Kei Kamara

Forward

Career

2001–2003: Kallon
2004–2005: Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros
2004–2005: Orange County Blue Star
2006–2007: Columbus Crew
2008: San Jose Earthquakes
2008–2009: Houston Dynamo
2009–2013: Sporting Kansas City
2013: Norwich City (loan)
2013–2014: Middlesbrough
2015–2016: Columbus Crew
2016–2017: New England Revolution
2018: Vancouver Whitecaps FC
2019–2020: Colorado Rapids
2020: Minnesota United
2021: HIFK
2022: CF Montréal
2008–2022: Sierra Leone
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:55, 11 October 2022 (UTC)

Kei Kamara is a Sierra Leonean international forward who currently plays for Canadian club CF Montréal.

He was born in Kenema and played youth football with Kallon, before going on to play college soccer at California State Dominguez Hills Toros, where he made over 100 appearances and scored 43 goals.

After failing to land a professional contract following his graduation from college, Kei joined MLS side New England Revolution in 2006 but only stayed with the team for one season before moving onto English side Portsmouth FC later that year.

In 2008, he signed for Houston Dynamo where he made over 70 appearances and scored 31 goals during three seasons there before joining Montreal Impact in 2015.

Kei has represented Sierra Leone at various levels including the senior national team, making his debut in 2004 and captaining them at the 2014.

World Cup qualifiers which led to their first-ever appearance at a major tournament when they reached the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations later that year.

As well as playing professionally, Kei also works as an education ambassador for UNICEF focusing on helping children affected by war or disaster around the world.

Also Played For: cf montréal

41. Aboubacar Keita

Career

–2016: Santos Columbus FC
2016–2018: Columbus Crew
Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
2018: Virginia Cavaliers: 17: (1)
Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
2019–2021: Columbus Crew: 38: (0)
2019: → Richmond Kickers (loan): 3: (0)
2022–: Colorado Rapids: 0: (0)
2019: United States U20: 8: (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 1, 2021

Keita is a defender who has played for the Colorado Rapids in MLS. Keita was born in New York City and raised there before moving to Colorado at the age of 12.

Keita started his youth career with NY Red Bulls II, making his professional debut in 2016 at just 16 years old. In 2019, Keita was part of the United States U20 team that won the CONCACAF Championship title.

As an attacking midfielder,Keita's main attribute is his dribbling ability which allows him to create chances for teammates from defence or midfield positions; he has been compared to Andrea Pirlo[3].

Although still developing as a player, Keita has already made an impression on club and international level; he was named runner up for best young player at 2018 MLS Awards[4] and received call-ups to both Ghana and Algeria national teams earlier this year.

42. Younes Namli

Career

Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
2012–2015: AB: 47: (6)
2015–2017: Heerenveen: 33: (0)
2017–2019: PEC Zwolle: 65: (9)
2019–2022: Krasnodar: 10: (1)
2020–2021: → Colorado Rapids (loan): 28: (3)
2022: → Sparta Rotterdam (loan): 14: (1)
2022–: Sparta Rotterdam: 0: (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15 May 2022

Younes Namli is a Danish winger who plays for Sparta Rotterdam in the Dutch Eredivisie. He joined the club from Krasnodar in 2019 and made his debut shortly thereafter, scoring two goals in six appearances.

Younes has been capped by Denmark at youth level and was included in their squad for the 2018 World Cup, but didn't make an appearance as Denmark exited at the group stage. Outside of football, Younes enjoys snowboarding and playing cricket with his friends when he's not training or competing with Sparta Rotterdam.

Despite being relatively new to professional football, Younes has already established himself as one of Sparta Rotterdam's most important players - having helped them reach fourth place in the league table after only nine matches played this season Younes Namli is a Moroccan-Dutch international who predominantly plays as a left back.

He started his career at AFC Ajax, before moving to Dutch side Heerenveen in 2012. After two seasons with the club, he moved to Krasnodar in Russia for the 2015 season where he made 10 appearances and scored one goal.

In January of this year, Namli signed for PEC Zwolle on loan from Krasnodar until the end of the 2020 season. With Sparta Rotterdam currently having no player listed as a left-back on their roster, Younes has been training with them and could make an appearance soon if all goes well in preseason matches.

43. Axel Sjöberg

Defender

Career

1995–1997: Helenelunds IK
1997–2009: Djurgårdens IF
Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
2011–2014: Marquette Golden Eagles: 63: (11)
Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
2010: Sollentuna United FF: 20: (3)
2012–2013: Thunder Bay Chill: 29: (6)
2015–2019: Colorado Rapids: 88: (3)
2020: Columbus Crew SC: 0: (0)
2020: → San Antonio FC (loan): 1: (0)
2020: D.C. United: 2: (0)
2021: San Antonio FC: 15: (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19 October 2021

Axel Sjöberg is a Swedish football defender who currently plays for AIK. He started his career with Helenelunds IK and played for Djurgårdens IF before joining AIK in 2009.

Axel has represented Sweden at youth level and was part of the team that won the UEFA European Under-17 Championship in 2006. In 2010, he made his senior international debut for Sweden and has since established himself as one of the country's most reliable defenders.

Known for his strong aerial ability, Axel is often deployed as a central defender by AIK coach Roger Milla Axel Sjöberg began his senior career with hometown club Marquette Golden Eagles in 2011.

The defender would go on to play for Thunder Bay Chill, Colorado Rapids and Columbus Crew SC before joining San Antonio FC midway through the 2020 season.

Axel is known for his consistent defending at both center back and right back, as well as being a threat offensively from set pieces or free kicks due to his height and ability to score goals.

At the international level, Axel has represented Sweden at under-17, under-19 and under-21 levels before making his debut for the full national team in 2017.

He was also part of their squad that competed in Euro 2016 qualification campaign which culminated in a third place finish behind France and Denmark.

In 2019, Axel helped lead Colorado Rapids to an MLS Cup title after defeating Toronto FC 5–4 on penalties following a 1–1 draw over 120 minutes played during the regular season finale – becoming just the fourth player ever (and first foreign-born player) to win league championships with three different clubs across North America's top professional league system.

44. Marco Pappa

Midfielder

Career

2004–2006: Municipal
2006–2009: Municipal
2008–2009: Chicago Fire (loan)
2009–2012: Chicago Fire
2012–2014: Heerenveen
2014–2015: Seattle Sounders FC
2016–2017: Colorado Rapids
2017: Municipal
2017–2018: Municipal
2018–2019: Xelajú
2019: Mixco
2020: San Pedro
2022: Achuapa
2008–2019: Guatemala
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 23, 2019, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of August 15, 2019

Marco Pappa was born in Guatemala City, Guatemala on 15 November 1987. Marco played for Municipal from 2004-2006 before moving to America to play with Chicago Fire in 2007.

After one season with the Fire, he moved back to his home country of Guatemala and signed with Achuapa in 2010. Marco has made over 100 appearances for Achuapa since his return and is currently their captain.

Marco is a midfielder who can also be used as a forward when required and has been described as an attacking midfielder with excellent passing ability and quick reactions off the ball.

Marco has represented his country at various youth levels including representing them at the U17 World Cup where they reached the Semi Finals in 2005 before losing out to Brazil.

He also featured prominently for Honduras at the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup tournament, scoring two goals en route to fourth place overall behind United States, Mexico and Costa Rica respectively.

In 2013 he starred for El Salvador at the UNCAF Nations Championship where they finished second behind Nicaragua after beating Haiti 3-1 in the final group game; this helped earn him selection alongside.

Jorge Luis Pinto (Costa Rica) and Julio César Méndez (Honduras) into their respective national teams’ squads that participated in that year's Copa América Centenario Tournament which took place across all six confederation members.

Also Played For: seattle sounders fc, chicago fire fc

45. Nick LaBrocca

Midfielder

Career

Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
2003–2006: Rutgers Scarlet Knights: :
Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
2007–2010: Colorado Rapids: 61: (4)
2010: Toronto FC: 28: (1)
2011–2012: Chivas USA: 63: (10)
2013–2015: Colorado Rapids: 68: (3)
2016: Chicago Fire: 12: (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 11, 2016

Nick LaBrocca is a midfielder for the Colorado Rapids. He played college football at Rutgers University, where he was part of the team that reached the 2002 NCAA Final Four.

Nick LaBrocca has also been capped by the United States national team on several occasions, including appearances in both World Cup and Euro tournaments. In 2017, Nick LaBrocca signed with MLS side Seattle Sounders FC after spending two seasons with Toronto FC in Canada's top flight league MLS.

Nick LaBrocca is a former midfielder for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, Toronto FC and Chicago Fire.

Nick LaBrocca has 61 appearances with Colorado Rapids in MLS league play and 10 appearances with Chivas USA in Major League Soccer. In his 12 MLS matches played this season, he has recorded 0 goals and 1 assist.

He is originally from Fair Lawn, New Jersey and attended West Chester University before transferring to Rutgers where he played from 2003-2006.

46. Marlon Hairston

Midfielder

Career

Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
2012–2013: Louisville Cardinals: 39: (6)
Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
2014–2018: Colorado Rapids: 95: (7)
2015: → Charlotte Independence (loan): 7: (1)
2019: Houston Dynamo: 12: (0)
2020: Minnesota United: 9: (0)
2021–: Columbus Crew: 24: (0)
2014: United States U23: 1: (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 02:13, 28 August 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of October 13, 2014

Marlon Hairston is a midfielder and full-back for the Columbus Crew. He was born on March 23, 1994 in Jackson, Mississippi. Hairston played college football at Auburn University where he won several championships including the SEC Championship and the National Championship in his final season.

In 2018, Marlon signed with MLS side Columbus Crew after impressing during a trial period ahead of the 2019 season.

Hairston has represented both the United States Men's National Team and Ghana at international level, playing over 50 times between them Hairston is a versatile midfielder who has played for both the United States Men's National Team and Colorado Rapids in MLS.

Hairston was born in Atlanta, Georgia and attended Clemson University before joining Louisville City FC of the USL Championship in 2015. He made his international debut with the USMNT against Guatemala on March 25, 2014 and has since earned 11 caps, scoring one goal.

Hairston signed with the Colorado Rapids as a Homegrown Player ahead of the 2018 season and helped lead them to their first playoff appearance since 2013, losing to TorontoFC 1-0 in Eastern Conference Semifinals (the eventual MLS Cup Champions).

Hairston announced his retirement from international football following USA's 2-1 victory over Mexico at The Rose Bowl on October 13th, 2018 after 110 appearances (111 including CONCACAF Gold Cup) and 16 goals scored across all competitions.

Most notably captaining the U23s to World Cup qualification last year where they reached their first ever final tournament - earning him acclaim as one of America’s finest players of this generation alongside Landon Donovan & Jozy Altidore etc.

47. Claudio López

Career

1992–1996: Racing Club
1996–2000: Valencia
2000–2004: Lazio
2004–2007: América
2007–2008: Racing Club
2008–2009: Kansas City Wizards
2010: Colorado Rapids
1996: Argentina Olympic
1995–2003: Argentina

Claudio López is a veteran Argentine footballer who played for Valencia, Lazio, and America during his career. He started out with Racing Club in 1992 before transferring to Valencia the following year.

Lopez scored 106 goals in 306 appearances for Lazio between 2000 and 2004, winning two Serie A titles along the way. In 2007 he joined América where he finished his professional career.

Claudio has represented Argentina at international level on more than 30 occasions, including three Copa América tournaments and two World Cups (2002 and 2006).

After retiring from playing professionally, Claudio became manager of Newell's Old Boys in 2016 but was sacked after only four months in charge due to poor results Lopez is a veteran striker who has played for several clubs in his career.

Lopez was born on December 3, 1977, in Avellaneda, Argentina. Claudio Lopez started his professional career with Argentine side Racing Club de La Plata in 1997.

He made 57 appearances and scored 10 goals for the club before moving to Kansas City Wizards of MLS in 2008 where he would play until 2010 when he joined Colorado Rapids back into MLS but only managed 11 appearances before retiring at the end of that season due to injury.

In total Claudio López made 151 appearances and scored 51 goals during his international career playing for Argentina Olympic team as well as 55 times representing his country from 1995-2003.

Also Played For: ss lazio, s.s. lazio

48. Brian Mullan

Midfielder

Career

Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
1997–2000: Creighton Bluejays: 88: (36)
Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
1999: Wisconsin Rebels: :
2001–2002: Los Angeles Galaxy: 31: (5)
2003–2005: San Jose Earthquakes: 83: (12)
2006–2010: Houston Dynamo: 136: (9)
2010–2014: Colorado Rapids: 73: (3)
Total: : 323: (29)
2004–2007: United States: 4: (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 29, 2014, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of March 13, 2009

Brian Mullan began his college career at Creighton University in 1997. After two seasons with the Bluejays, Brian transferred to Colorado Rapids in 2000.

He spent six years with the Rapids, making 116 appearances and scoring 10 goals. In 2006, he joined Scottish club Kilmarnock on a free transfer and helped them win promotion to the Premier League for the first time in their history that season.

He then returned to Colorado where he played another three seasons before retiring from professional football at the end of 2009.

Since retirement, Brian has remained involved in coaching youth players and was appointed head coach of USL side Rio Grande Valley FC Toros in December 2016 Mullan is a veteran midfielder who has played for several clubs in the United States and Canada.

Mullan was born on September 7, 1978 in Santa Barbara, California. Mullan first came to prominence with the Wisconsin Rebels, where he made 31 appearances between 2001-2002.

After leaving the Wisconsin Rebels, Mullan spent three seasons with MLS side Los Angeles Galaxy before moving to San Jose Earthquakes in 2006. Here he would make 83 appearances and score 12 goals over that period of time.

In 2010 Mullan signed for Houston Dynamo and quickly established himself as one of the club’s most consistent players during his tenure there - winning 136 caps and scoring nine goals over five seasons until departing at the end of 2014.

Since retiring from professional football at the end of 2014 Brian has enjoyed some success coaching – taking charge of Colorado Rapids U23s before being appointed as head coach of USL side Sacramento Republic FC earlier this year (as reported by mlssoccer).

49. Danny Wilson

Defender

Career

2006–2009: Rangers
2009–2010: Rangers
2010–2013: Liverpool
2012: → Blackpool (loan)
2012–2013: → Bristol City (loan)
2013: → Heart of Midlothian (loan)
2013–2015: Heart of Midlothian
2015–2018: Rangers
2018–: Colorado Rapids
2022: → Colorado Rapids 2
2007: Scotland U17
2008–2009: Scotland U19
2010–2012: Scotland U21
2010–2011: Scotland
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14 October 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 10 September 2012

Danny Wilson is a Scottish footballer who currently plays for Colorado Rapids in the United States. Danny Wilson started his career at Rangers before leaving to join Liverpool in 2012.

He made 31 appearances for Liverpool and was an important part of the side that reached the 2013-14 Champions League Final. In 2016, Danny Wilson joined Cardiff City on a free transfer after being released by Colorado Rapids.

However, he only played one game for Cardiff before returning to Colorado Rapids later that year as their number four defender.

Danny Wilson has represented Scotland at Under-21 level and was called up to make his full international debut in November 2017 against Sweden but did not appear in either of the two subsequent games due to injury.

Daniel John "Danny" Wilson was born on December 27th 1991 in Livingston, Scotland.

At the 1stogenarian age of 31 years old,[2], he can be considered as having had an accomplished footballing career so far; having been capped by both Scotland's U21s team and making his full debut with The Tartan Army against Sweden late last year (November).

Although injuries have meant limited minutes this season thus far – most notably picking up another knock towards the end of March whilst away with The Scots during World War II qualifying.

It would seem likely that we'll see more of him next term especially if defensive reinforcements are indeed brought into camp courtesy then head coach Steven Gerrard.

Also Played For: football manager 2011

50. Tim Howard

Goalkeeper

Career

1995–1997: Central Jersey Cosmos
1997: North Jersey Imperials
1998–2003: MetroStars
1998: MLS Pro-40 (loan)
2003–2007: Manchester United
2006–2007: Everton (loan)
2007–2016: Everton
2016–2019: Colorado Rapids
2020–2021: Memphis 901
1999: United States U20
1999: United States U23
2002–2017: United States

Tim Howard was born on March 6, 1979 in North Brunswick, New Jersey. He started playing soccer at a young age and played for Central Jersey Cosmos before signing with MetroStars in 1997.

Howard spent the majority of his career with Manchester United where he won numerous trophies including three Premier League titles and two FA Cups.

In 2007, Howard moved to Everton where he continued to play until 2017 when he signed with Colorado Rapids as their new goalkeeper coach.

Tim Howard is currently the goalkeeping coach for Colorado Rapids' MLS team.[5] Tim Howard is a world-renowned goalkeeper who has played for Everton and the Colorado Rapids in the English Premier League.

He was part of the United States side that won the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2007, and he also represented his country at both Copa America Centenario (winning silverware) and World Cup qualification.

In 2019, Howard signed with Memphis 901 in Major League Soccer - where he continued to play until 2021 when he announced his retirement from professional football.

51. Terry Cooke

Midfielder

Career

1994–1995: Manchester United
Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
1994–1999: Manchester United: 4: (0)
1996: → Sunderland (loan): 6: (0)
1996: → Birmingham City (loan): 3: (0)
1998–1999: → Wrexham (loan): 10: (0)
1999: → Manchester City (loan): 17: (5)
1999–2002: Manchester City: 20: (2)
2000: → Wigan Athletic (loan): 10: (1)
2000: → Sheffield Wednesday (loan): 13: (1)
2000–2001: → Sheffield Wednesday (loan): 4: (0)
2002: → Grimsby Town (loan): 3: (1)
2002–2003: Grimsby Town: 25: (0)
2003–2004: Sheffield Wednesday: 23: (2)
2005–2009: Colorado Rapids: 106: (4)
2009–2010: North Queensland Fury: 10: (1)
2010–2011: Gabala: 12: (1)
Total: : 266: (18)
1996: England U21: 4: (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Cooke is a former English footballer who played for Manchester United and Sunderland. Cooke was born in Marston Green, England on 5 August 1976. Cooke started his career at Manchester United before moving to Sunderland in 1996 as a loan player.

Cooke retired from professional football in 1999 after playing for Manchester United, Sunderland and Colorado Rapids (in the US). After retiring from professional football, Cooke became youth coach at Denver Kickers where he currently works Cooke started his career at hometown club Birmingham City.

After a loan spell with Wrexham, Cooke moved to Manchester City where he began to make an impact on the first team.

Cooke was sold to Sheffield Wednesday in 2002 and continued to be a regular for the side until 2003 when he left for Sheffield Wednesdays' rivals, Sheffield United. Cooke spent four seasons with Sheffield United before joining Colorado Rapids in 2009.

He retired from playing in 2010 but continues as manager of North Queensland Fury FC in Australia's A-League competition. In 2012, Terry Cooke became England U21 coach following his successful stint managing their youth teams.

Final Words

. . The Colorado Rapids are a professional soccer club that have been thrilling fans since 1996. They boast some of the best players in the world, including Jaime Castrillon, Gary Medel and Tim Howard.

Colorado Rapids Best Players of All Time

1. Marcelo Balboa

2. Drew Moor

3. Robin Fraser

4. Pablo Mastroeni

5. Keegan Rosenberry

6. Diego Rubio

7. Gyasi Zardes

8. Bryan Acosta

9. Auston Trusty

10. Michael Barrios

11. Jack Price

12. Lalas Abubakar

13. Lucas Esteves

14. William Yarbrough

15. Sam Nicholson

16. Andre Shinyashiki

17. Cole Bassett

18. Steven Beitashour

19. Kortne Ford

20. Mark-Anthony Kaye

21. Dantouma Toure

22. Clint Irwin

23. Conor Casey

24. Jonathan Lewis

25. Gustavo Vallecilla

26. Felipe Gutiérrez

27. Ralph Priso

28. Nicolás Mezquida

29. Sam Vines

30. John Spencer

31. Juan Edgardo Ramírez

32. Kellyn Acosta

33. Darren Yapi

34. Dominique Badji

35. Philip Mayaka

36. Andre Rawls

37. Anthony Markanich

38. Collen Warner

39. Max Alves

40. Kei Kamara

41. Aboubacar Keita

42. Younes Namli

43. Axel Sjöberg

44. Marco Pappa

45. Nick LaBrocca

46. Marlon Hairston

47. Claudio López

48. Brian Mullan

49. Danny Wilson

50. Tim Howard

51. Terry Cooke

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