The Rapids had three players named to the MLS Team of the Week presented by Audi after the 2-0 victory over Minnesota United FC on October 13.
Cole Bassett rose to the occasion during his first MLS start and helped the Rapids secure valuable road points. The 17-year-old midfielder opened some eyesamong Rapids fans and across the league as he showed a soccer IQ and technical ability well beyond his years. Overall he made 54 passes, completing 75.93 percent of them.
Yannick Boli's beautiful glancing header gave the Rapids a 1-0 lead in the second half, while Marlon Hairston helped deliver the assist to Boli's brilliant near-post strike.
The Rapids return to action this Sunday against the San Jose Earthquakes at Avaya Stadium with kickoff is slated for 3:00 PM. (Altitude 2)
Team of the Week:
Penilla (NE), Vela (LAFC), Asad (DC), Caldwell (NE), Canouse (DC), Ulloa (DAL),
Bassett
(COL), Silva (LAFC), Mancienne (NE), Miller (MIN), Hamid (DC)
Coach: Bob Bradley (LAFC)
Bench: Grinwis (ORL), Hairston (COL), Zimmerman (LAFC), Fagundez (NE), Boli(COL), Manotas (HOU), Diomande (LAFC)
For more information about the Audi Player Index, visit mlssoccer.com/audi
The Team of the Week presented by Audi is voted on by the MLSsoccer.com editorial staff.
