In 2022 the Colorado Rapids conceded 57 goals; 4th-most in all of MLS, and 22 more goals than they allowed in 2021. But hey, it’s better than in 2018 and 2019, when the team conceded 63 goals, right? I start with this to note that the defense wasn’t great in 2022. But it could have been worse, and of course the centerbacks aren’t entirely to blame. It takes a whole team to finish in the bottom 20% of MLS in Goals Conceded. However, the centerbacks will have to shoulder a larger share of the blame. Keeping goals out of the net is really their most important role. If they aren’t doing that well, then the team is generally going to struggle.
Backpass: 2022 Player Reviews, Centerbacks
Backpass: 2022 Player Reviews, Centerbacks
Backpass: 2022 Player Reviews, Centerbacks
In 2022 the Colorado Rapids conceded 57 goals; 4th-most in all of MLS, and 22 more goals than they allowed in 2021. But hey, it’s better than in 2018 and 2019, when the team conceded 63 goals, right? I start with this to note that the defense wasn’t great in 2022. But it could have been worse, and of course the centerbacks aren’t entirely to blame. It takes a whole team to finish in the bottom 20% of MLS in Goals Conceded. However, the centerbacks will have to shoulder a larger share of the blame. Keeping goals out of the net is really their most important role. If they aren’t doing that well, then the team is generally going to struggle.