Sam Bassett


Sam Bassett is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder.

Youth career

Bassett played youth football in the Colorado Rapids academy.

College career

Bassett played his whole college career with the University of Denver where he started 77 games between 2021 and 2024. 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. At one point in 2024 the Denver Post called Basset "the best player on the country’s No. 1 team".

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. Bassett's contract option was declined by the club following the 2025 season.