
Colorado Rapids Waive Defender Danny Wilson and Winger Sam Nicholson
Published on January 2, 2024 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Colorado Rapids News Release
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. - Colorado Rapids defender Danny Wilson and winger Sam Nicholson have been waived, the club announced today.
Wilson, 32, initially joined the Rapids ahead of the 2018 season from Scotland's Rangers F.C.. The center back made 136 regular season appearances for Colorado, scoring five goals and adding seven assists during his six seasons with the club.
Nicholson, 28, rejoined the Rapids in 2022 after a two-season spell with Bristol Rovers F.C.. Nicholson previously spent three seasons with the Rapids from May 2018 to July 2020. In total, he scored six goals and delivered eight assists across 85 regular-season appearances during two stints with the club.
"We'd like to thank Danny and Sam for their contributions on and off the field during their time at the club," said Colorado Rapids President Pádraig Smith. "We wish them both all the best in their future endeavors."
TRANSACTION: Colorado Rapids waive defender Danny Wilson and winger Sam Nicholson on January 2, 2024.
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