Rapids And Nicholson Mutually Terminate Contract

Surprising news this afternoon as the Rapids announced that they had reached an agreement with Sam Nicholson to terminate his contract.  There are some reports that Nicholson has an ongoing personal issue back home in Scotland, and the official announcement states that this decision is what's best for Sam and his family's well-being, which does seem to lend credence to those reports.

First of all, obviously, we hope that whatever is going on with Nicholson and/or his family turns out for the best.  Sam has been a fan favorite since he got here and I have heard nothing but good things about  him.  This is not how you want to see a players' time with a team end.

As far as the on-the-field impacts, the Rapids should be able to absorb Nicholson's departure without too much drop off.  As it was he was likely to see his playing time reduced with the addition of Benezet and Galvan.  He was already in a three way battle with Shinyashiki and Lewis last season, plus the wing is one place where we can get Rubio on the field with Kamara.  We'll miss his speed from time to time but overall I think we'll be ok.