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Denver Sports Omelette: Colorado Rapids land two players on MLS 22 Under 22 rankings

The Colorado Rapids missed the playoffs for the third straight season, but the future looks bright if a recent list is to be believed.

Colorado landed two players — midfielder Cole Bassett and defender Sam Vines — on the MLS 22 Under 22 rankings, which were unveiled Tuesday and Wednesday.

Colorado Rapids midfielder Cole Bassett (26) ...
Colorado Rapids midfielder Cole Bassett (26) in the second half of an MLS soccer match Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in Commerce City. The Rapids won 2-1.

Bassett, 18, signed a homegrown contract with the team in 2018 and appeared in 20 games last season (14 starts), recording two goals and two assists.