Sam Bassett

Sam Bassett (born April 13, 2003) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Major League Soccer club Colorado Rapids.

Sam Bassett

Personal information
Full name	Sam Bassett
Date of birth	(2003-04-13) April 13, 2003 (age 22)
Place of birth	Wheat Ridge, Colorado, U.S.
Height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Colorado Rapids
Number	18
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2021–2024	Denver Pioneers	77	(24)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2025–	Colorado Rapids	10	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of July 12, 2025

Youth career

Bassett played youth football in the Colorado Rapids academy.^[1]

College career

Bassett played his whole college career with the University of Denver where he started 77 games between 2021 and 2024.^[1] Bassett won the midfielder of the year award for the Summit League in 2023, and 2024, and was named to the Summit League all conference team in 2024.^[2] At one point in 2024 the Denver Post called Basset "the best player on the country’s No. 1 team".^[3]

Club career

On January 7, 2025, the Colorado Rapids signed Bassett though a homegrown contract, uniting him with his brother Cole Bassett who also plays at the club.^[4]