March 29, 2023 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – Colorado Rapids News Release
FINDING FOUR FOR THE FORTRESS
The Rapids host Los Angeles Football Club this weekend looking to keep their home form against The Black & Gold. Colorado has only lost to LAFC once at DSGP-their first encounter there in 2018- going on to record three-straight home victories since in the series (3-1-0). In their most recent home match, the Rapids claimed three points after scoring a pair of goals and keeping a clean sheet against the Californian side. In that match, Diego Rubio tallied his 40th MLS regular-season goal, while then-Rapids forward Gyasi Zardes scored his first goal in Burgundy. The match also saw the Rapids extend their club-record unbeaten run at home to 22 games at the time, which tied the sixth-longest in MLS history (the club would go on reach 23 games unbeaten at home, tying the fifth-longest such streak in league history).
HISTORIC YARBROUGH
Rapids goalkeeper William Yarbrough is just two shutouts away from matching the club’s all-time record, currently held by Matt Pickens (29). With his appearance last weekend against Austin FC, the two-time Liga MX champion recorded his 86th appearance for Colorado, which tied him with Joe Cannon for fourth-most appearances by a goalkeeper in club history. Yarbrough has also recorded 34 wins with the Rapids, one away from tying Clint Irwin for third-most wins by a goalkeeper in club history.
LALAS KEEPS IT 100
Rapids defender Lalas Abubakar recorded his 100th regular-season appearance for Colorado during last week’s match against Austin FC, becoming just the 10th defender in club history to achieve this feat. Teammates Jack Price (123), Keegan Rosenberry (119) and Danny Wilson (111) are the only other active players on the roster with more appearances in Burgundy.
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BASSETT REACHES 5,000-MINUTE MARK
Against Austin FC, homegrown midfielder Cole Bassett surpassed 5,000 minutes with the Rapids (5,003), becoming the second homegrown in club history to accomplish this feat. Only midfielder Dillon Serna (5,302) has recorded more minutes.
INTERNATIONALS RETURN
Rapids striker Diego Rubio was called up to the Chilean national team ahead of their friendly against Paraguay on March 27. Rubio earned the start, registering 45 minutes in Chile’s 3-2 victory over its regional rival. Rubio made his first appearance of the season during the Rapids’ loss against…
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