Colorado Rapids midfielder Cole Bassett in a 2-1 win against Sporting Kansas City at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City on Thursday, July 4, 2024.
The major focus is on finding a way to help his teammates continue a recent run of play that’s seen the Rapids win five of their last six games, Fernández insisted. But with numerous family members in attendance, some for the first time since his move to Colorado, there’s no doubt this one will be special.
The tournament, which takes place July 13 through Aug. 14, will serve as a qualifier for next year’s FIFA U-20 World Cup. The top four finishers get an automatic bid to the World Cup. Bassett was a late removal from the U.S. Olympic roster and said after the St. Louis game that he had “something to prove.” Mission accomplished. It only helped that with Mihailovic’s absence due to a yellow card accumulation suspension, Bassett could slot into an attacking role.Rapids defender Keegan Rosenberry selected to MLS All-Star Game