The Colorado Rapids released their starting lineup and roster notes ahead of a Saturday match against CF Montréal at DICK’S Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado, according to the team’s official website.
The starting XI includes Nico Hansen, Keegan Rosenberry as captain, Loïc Williams, Rob Holding, Miguel Navarro, Josh Atencio, Paxten Aaronson, Hamzat Ojediran, Donavan Phillip, Georgi Minoungou and Darren Yapi. Substitutes listed for the match are Adam Beaudry, Noah Cobb, Jackson Travis, Kosi Thompson, Morgan Whittaker, Sayed Abu Farkhi, Vincent Rinaldi, Wayne Frederick and Alex Harris.
Per the roster notes, new signings Morgan Whittaker and Sayed Abu Farkhi are available for selection for the first time on Saturday after receiving their respective P-1 visas. The club noted that both players could make their league, club and home debuts in the contest with CF Montréal.
Defender Vincent Rinaldi, 19, is receiving his fourth and final Short-Term Agreement of the season, the notes state. Under MLS Roster Rules and Regulations cited by the team, a club may sign a player aged 25 or younger during the league season from its affiliate in MLS NEXT Pro to a maximum of four Short-Term Agreements, or up to four-day contracts, each season, for a maximum of 16 days.
Defender Keegan Rosenberry is wearing the captain’s armband for the match. According to the roster notes, Rosenberry recently made his 201st appearance for the club, which the team said is the third-most in club history.
The match is scheduled for Saturday, September 12 at 7:30 p.m. MT at DICK’S Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado. The Rapids listed broadcast options including Apple TV for video and Altitude Sports Radio 92.5 for audio, with additional updates available through the team’s social media account and app, per the source.
Key facts
- Rapids starting XI includes Rosenberry as captain, Aaronson, Holding, Navarro, Atencio, Ojediran, Phillip, Minoungou, Yapi, Hansen and Williams
- New signings Morgan Whittaker and Sayed Abu Farkhi are eligible for the first time Saturday after receiving P-1 visas and could make their debuts
- Defender Vincent Rinaldi, 19, is receiving his fourth and final Short-Term Agreement of the season under MLS roster rules
- Captain Keegan Rosenberry recently made his 201st appearance for the club, third-most in club history
- Match is Saturday, Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m. MT at DICK’S Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado
- Broadcast via Apple TV and Altitude Sports Radio 92.5