Oliver Larraz Explained

Fullname:Oliver Larraz
Oliver Larraz
Birth Date:16 September 2001
Birth Place:Denver, Colorado, United States
Height:[1]
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Colorado Rapids
Clubnumber:18
Youthyears1:2014–2019
Youthclubs1:Colorado Rapids
Youthyears2:2019
Youthclubs2:MSV Duisburg
Youthyears3:2020
Youthclubs3:Colorado Rapids
Years1:2021–
Clubs1:Colorado Rapids
Caps1:28
Goals1:1
Years2:2021
Clubs2:San Diego Loyal (loan)
Caps2:12
Goals2:1
Years3:2023–
Clubs3:Colorado Rapids 2 (loan)
Caps3:29
Goals3:9
Club-Update:July 7, 2024

Oliver Larraz (born September 16, 2001) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Major League Soccer club Colorado Rapids.

Career

Larraz joined the Colorado Rapids academy in 2014. In 2019, he featured for MSV Duisburg U-19s.[2]

On March 3, 2021, Larraz signed with Colorado as a homegrown player.[3] [4] Larraz proceeded to make his competitive debut for the club on May 15, 2021, in a home match against the Houston Dynamo. He entered the match in the 90th minute as a substitute for Jack Price as Colorado won 3–1.[5]

On August 6, 2021, Larraz joined USL Championship side San Diego Loyal on loan.[6]

On March 15, 2022, the Colorado Rapids announced Larraz had successful surgery to repair an open fracture for his tibia.[7] Because of the injury and subsequent recovery and rehabilitation, Larraz did not play any professional soccer during the MLS and MLS Next Pro 2022 season.

Larraz spent the 2023 season with the Rapids 2 team, scoring 8 league goals and providing 8 assists while leading Rapids 2 to the MLS Next Pro Western conference playoff finals. Larraz was selected to the MLS NEXT Pro 2023 Best XI for his efforts.

On February 24, 2024, Larraz earned his first start with the Colorado Rapids during their season opener against the Portland Timbers. Larraz quickly established himself in the starting squad under Chris Armas.

Career statistics

Club

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SeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Colorado Rapids2021MLS4040
20220000
2023101020
2024231231
Total281100000291
San Diego Loyal SC (loan)2021USL121121
Colorado Rapids 2 (loan)2023MLS Next Pro299299
Career total69111000007011

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Oliver Larraz . 22 August 2022 . Colorado Rapids.
  2. Web site: 2021-03-03. Colorado Rapids Sign Midfielder Oliver Larraz to Homegrown Player Contract. 2021-03-04. Colorado Rapids.
  3. Web site: Denver native signs new contract with Colorado Rapids. 2021-03-04. www.msn.com.
  4. Web site: 2021-03-03. Colorado Rapids add two homegrown signees. 2021-03-04. The Denver Post. en-US.
  5. Web site: mlssoccer. COLvsHOU 05-15-2021 MLSsoccer.com. 2021-05-16. mlssoccer. en.
  6. Web site: Oliver Larraz Loaned to San Diego Loyal SC.
  7. Web site: Oliver Larraz Undergoes Successful Surgery for Tibia Fracture.