Zack Steffen
31-Year-Old
Colorado Rapids
MLS
OUT
Injury Upper Body
Est. Return 5/16/2026
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Steffen was a major addition to the revamped Colorado Rapids in 2024. While Colorado conceded more goals in 2024 than in 2023 (an increase from 54 to 60), the team increased its point total from 27 to 50. After the loss of top defender Moise Bombito to OGC Nice, the Colorado backline struggled and consistently left Steffen out to dry. With Colorado in the market for a new center-back beside Andreas Maxso, Steffen can return to a similar form that he had with Bombito on the backline.
Out with upper body injury
Steffen has been ruled out for Wednesday's clash with Minnesota United because of an upper body injury.
ANALYSIS
Steffen is Colorado's starting goalkeeper and one of the more experienced keepers in MLS, so his injury implies a very significant absence for the Rapids. Nicholas Defreitas Hansen will likely start between the posts while the Steffen is unavailable. His return to full health is expected to depend on his recovery progress, and the nature of the upper body problem will determine whether this is a short-term absence or something requiring more time.
Steffen is Colorado's starting goalkeeper and one of the more experienced keepers in MLS, so his injury implies a very significant absence for the Rapids. Nicholas Defreitas Hansen will likely start between the posts while the Steffen is unavailable. His return to full health is expected to depend on his recovery progress, and the nature of the upper body problem will determine whether this is a short-term absence or something requiring more time.
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Concedes once Saturday
Steffen had four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Houston Dynamo.
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Allows three in loss
Steffen recorded five saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-1 loss versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
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One save in draw
Steffen registered one save and secured a clean sheet in Wednesday's 0-0 draw versus Los Angeles Football Club.
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Concedes three without a safe
Steffen allowed three goals without making a save during Saturday's 3-2 loss to Miami.
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Makes six saves in win
Steffen recorded six saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 6-2 win against Houston Dynamo.
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Could return to MLS
The Rapids are in talks to acquire Steffen, according to a report from The Athletic.
ANALYSIS
The Rapids need help on both ends of the field, and they could use an upgrade between the posts. Steffen has made most of his career away from the MLS, but there's no question he'd be an upgrade compared to the current in-house options Colorado currently has.
The Rapids need help on both ends of the field, and they could use an upgrade between the posts. Steffen has made most of his career away from the MLS, but there's no question he'd be an upgrade compared to the current in-house options Colorado currently has.