Midfielder Nana Boateng is set for a significant spell on the sidelines after suffering a lower back injury during Saturday's 2-1 home loss to Real Salt Lake.
The Ghanaian fractured three lumbar vertebrae and, while no surgery is required, he will miss eight to 10 weeks.
Boateng, who joined the Rapids in January from Manchester City, landed heavily on his back following an aerial challenge with RSL midfielder Luke Mulholland.
“This is unfortunate timing for Nana,” said Sporting Director, Pádraig Smith. “He has acclimated quickly to the team and the altitude, and was beginning to show the talent and forward drive we identified when bringing him to the club.