Wayne Frederick
CLR
Center Midfielder
Attacking Midfielder
Box-to-Box
Jun 13, 2004 (22)
6'0"
146 lb
Available following international duty
Frederick has returned from international duty with Trinidad and Tobago and is available for Saturday's MLS encounter against San Jose Earthquakes, having been omitted from Colorado Rapids' latest injury report.
Analysis: Frederick returns to contention after missing Colorado's previous league fixture against LA Galaxy due to his international commitments. The midfielder has been a consistent starter throughout the campaign, contributing two goals and two assists across 23 MLS appearances. His return provides Colorado with an important option in central midfield, where Joshua Atencio had been expected to cover during his absence. Frederick should be in contention to reclaim his regular starting role against San Jose.
Heading out with NT
Frederick has been called up by Trinidad & Tobago for the four matches during the September-October international break and will therefore miss Saturday's clash against Los Angeles Galaxy.
Analysis: Frederick has been an undisputed starter in the midfield of Colorado, scoring two goals and assisting twice in 23 appearances. The Trinidad & Tobago midfielder will however miss Saturday's clash against Los Angeles Galaxy and will likely be replaced in midfield by Joshua Atencio during his absence.
Starts on Wednesday
Frederick generated three clearances in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Austin FC.
Analysis: Frederick recorded 27 passes, covered over 11 kilometers and also made three clearances. He has featured in 21 games this campaign and covered over 11 kilometers per game on an average.
Signs new deal with Colorado
Frederick signed a multi year contract with Colorado through the 2029-30 season, with a club option for 2030-31, the club announced.
Analysis: Frederick is enjoying a career year, already setting personal bests in appearances, starts, minutes, goals and assists with 13 appearances, two goals and five assists across Colorado's first 15 matches this season. The midfielder was drafted by the club with the second overall pick in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft out of Duke and had previously featured primarily for Colorado Rapids 2 before earning consistent first team minutes. He has also made four appearances for Trinidad and Tobago in World Cup qualifying since his debut in June 2025. Frederick is expected to remain a key piece of Colorado's midfield as the club looks to build on his development.
Available after suspension
Frederick is no longer suspended and is an option to play in Saturday's match against St. Louis City.
Analysis: Frederick had been serving a suspension after being shown a straight red card for an incident while off the pitch in the loss to FC Dallas, a ban that kept him out of the club's clash against San Diego, with Joshua Atencio stepping into a larger role in his absence. With the suspension now served, Frederick is back in contention to regain his regular spot in the starting lineup for Saturday's clash against St. Louis City.
Earns red card in loss
Frederick was shown a straight red card while off the pitch in the final minutes of Saturday's 2-1 loss to FC Dallas.
Analysis: Frederick had subbed off in the 59th minute after a poor outing, but he was punished for an argument later in the game. He'll consequently be suspended for the next league clash versus San Diego, looking to reappear against St. Louis on July 25. While he serves his ban, his substitute Connor Ronan may move back into the starting lineup.
Scores opener in loss
Frederick scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Real Salt Lake.
Analysis: Frederick gave his team an early lead via close-range finish following a set piece in the seventh minute of Saturday's clash. He has shown promising qualities over the initial stretch of the campaign, totaling two goals and two assists in 12 matches played so far. He'll look to increase those numbers if he continues to feature in a central attacking midfield spot throughout the season.
Starting Wednesday
Frederick (leg) is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's clash against Minnesota United.
Analysis: Frederick sat out the previous two games due to the injury, but he regained enough fitness to regain a major role against Minnesota. He's expected to join Connor Ronan in central midfield, providing cover while Hamzat Ojediran (suspension) and Joshua Atencio (concussion) are unavailable.
Sidelined with leg issue
Frederick is currently ruled out due to a leg injury, as reported by MLS on Friday.
Analysis: Frederick's injury is a setback for the Rapids, who had been relying on him for a variety of roles in midfield and attack. With Frederick out, Joshua Atencio will likely return to the starting lineup after serving suspension. Frederick's leg injury is a big concern, as he has played the full 90 minutes in six straight league contests.
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