The Rapids are on the road today to face Minnesota United FC at TCF Bank Stadium. Today's game will mark the fourth contest between the two sides in a series where both teams have a win and a draw.
In a non-injury related note, US international Kellyn Acosta will be out for international duty.
On the injury front, strikers Sam Nicholson (back) and Jack McBean (foot/toe) are both listed as out. Nicholson has now missed five matches this season due to injury, while McBean has been out the last four matches as he recovers from a foot/toe injury. Also out today is defender Danny Wilson who has been dealing with a back injury.
Kortne Ford (knee) is listed as questionable against the Loons, while Jack Price is probable to feature as he continues to recover from a groin injury.
The Loons will be without Sam Cronin (cervicogenic dysfunction), Kevin Molino (torn left ACL), Ethan Finlay (torn ACL), and Collin Martin (right ankle injury). Questionable to take the pitch today are forwards Romario Ibarra with a hamstring injury and Abu Danladi with a right leg injury.
Kickoff for today’s match is slated for 12:00 PM MT and will be broadcast on local outlets Altitude TV, Altitude 92.5 FM (English) and La Invasora 87.7 FM (Spanish).
| Player | # of Games Missed | Date(s) | Injury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giles Barnes |
1 3 |
July 21 August 4 - August 14 |
Ankle Injury Ankle Injury |
| Johan Blomberg | 5 | April 29-May 26 | Knee Injury |
| Nana Boateng | 1 | May 5 | Concussion |
| Edgar Castillo |
1 1 1 |
June 9 September 22 September 29 |
Calf Injury Illness Hamstring |
| Kip Colvey | 3 | July 28-August 11 | Concussion Protocol |
| Kortne Ford | 15 | March 10-June 23 | MCL Sprain |
| Shkëlzen Gashi |
4 1 2 |
March 10- April 7 May 5 July 28-August 4 |
Calf Injury Calf Injury Achilles Injury |
| Marlon Hairston | 9 | April 7-June 1 | Knee Injury |
| Jack McBean |
4 |
September 15-Present |
Foot/Toe Injury |
| Sam Nicholson |
5 |
August 25-Present |
Back Injury |
| Axel Sjöberg |
3 4 2 |
June 9-June 23 August 11-September 8 September 8-September 29 |
Concussion Sprained MCL Ankle Injury |
| Danny Wilson |
3 1 1 |
April 7-April 21 August 11 October 6- Present |
Ankle Injury Sick Back Injury |
