Sun 11 Oct · 2:30amMLS

Colorado Rapids confirmed lineup vs San Jose Earthquakes

● OFFICIAL XI
N. Defreitas
R. Cannon
R. Holding
Loïc Williams
M. Navarro
P. Aaronson
J. Atencio
W. Frederick II
M. Whittaker
S. Farhi
D. Phillip

Colorado Rapids' confirmed lineup vs San Jose Earthquakes, today 02:30: Defreitas; Cannon, Holding, Williams, Navarro; Aaronson, Atencio, Frederick; Whittaker, Farhi, Phillip. Official team sheet, published 02:15 UK.

Source · Official team sheet
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Latest Colorado Rapids moves

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Quiet since 5 Sep: nothing new to report

  • TRANSFERWathuta goes out on loan to Orange County SC5 Sep · Loan
  • TRANSFERNavarro leaves for St. Louis City1 Sep · Transfer
  • TRANSFERSadiq signs from AZ Alkmaar1 Sep · Transfer
  • TRANSFERWhittaker signs from Middlesbrough1 Sep · Transfer
  • TRANSFERFarhi signs from Maccabi Tel Aviv31 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERSealy leaves for CF Montreal28 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERDe Coteau goes out on loan to Colorado Springs17 Aug · Loan
  • TRANSFERHerrington leaves for Hull City11 Aug · Transfer

Colorado Rapids most-used starting XI

31 MATCHES

Colorado Rapids' most-used starting XI this season, across 31 official matches, was Defreitas in goal, a back four of Holding, Navarro, Herrington and Cannon, and Navarro and Yapi further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.

  1. FWDYapi

Team news

  • No longer available: Herrington and Navarro.
  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 14 of the last 30 matches.

Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Colorado Rapids this season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

Colorado Rapids are 8th in the MLS on 36 points from 27 games. They have W1 D2 L2 in their last five.

Matt Wells, Colorado Rapids manager
Head Coach
Matt Wells
Since Aug 2026
Injuries & suspensions
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Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 14 of last 30
4-2-3-1
47%
4-3-3
40%
4-2-2-2
7%
4-4-2
3%

4-2-3-1 at home · 4-3-3 away

Most Common Colorado Rapids Starting XI

Based on 31 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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Colorado Rapids transfers

LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES
SIGNED
5
DEPARTED
7
IN · 5
  • SSadiqfrom AZ AlkmaarTransferSEP '26
  • WWhittakerfrom MiddlesbroughTransferSEP '26
  • FFarhifrom Maccabi Tel AvivTransferAUG '26
  • MMazizfrom OH LeuvenFree agentJUL '26
  • DDowdfrom FC CincinnatiTransferJUL '26
OUT · 7
  • WWathutato Orange County SCLoanSEP '26
  • NNavarroto St. Louis CityTransferSEP '26
  • SSealyto CF MontrealTransferAUG '26
  • DCDe Coteauto Colorado SpringsLoanAUG '26
  • HHerringtonto Hull CityTransferAUG '26
  • UUderitzto NaplesTransferJUL '26
  • MManyomato Estudiantes La PlataLoan returnJUL '26
Stats & Facts

Colorado Rapids

Who started Colorado Rapids' last match?
Colorado Rapids' starting XI on 11 Oct 2026 in the MLS (4-3-3): N. Defreitas, R. Cannon, R. Holding, Loïc Williams, M. Navarro, P. Aaronson, J. Atencio, W. Frederick II, M. Whittaker, S. Farhi, D. Phillip.
What was Colorado Rapids' last result?
Colorado Rapids lost to Los Angeles Galaxy 2–3 on 27 Sept 2026.
When did Colorado Rapids last win?
Colorado Rapids last won on 13 Sept 2026, beating CF Montreal 1–0.
Who takes penalties for Colorado Rapids?
P. Aaronson has taken the most penalties for Colorado Rapids this season, scoring 1 of 1.
Who has made the most starts for Colorado Rapids this season?
P. Aaronson leads with 28 starts for Colorado Rapids across all competitions this season.
What formation does Colorado Rapids use most often?
Colorado Rapids have used a 4-2-3-1 in 12 of their 28 matches this season.
Which Colorado Rapids goalkeeper has started the most this season?
N. Hansen has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Colorado Rapids this season, starting 20 matches.
Which Colorado Rapids defender has started the most this season?
R. Holding has made the most starts as defender for Colorado Rapids this season, starting 26 matches.
Which Colorado Rapids midfielder has started the most this season?
P. Aaronson has made the most starts as midfielder for Colorado Rapids this season, starting 28 matches.
Which Colorado Rapids forward has started the most this season?
Rafael Navarro has made the most starts as forward for Colorado Rapids this season, starting 24 matches.
Squad · 33 players

Goalkeepers

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0 G · 0 A · 7.04
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0 G · 0 A · 4.17
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Out, Shoulder Injury · reported availability, a hint
0 G · 0 A · 6.89
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Colorado Rapids vs Minnesota United FC

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