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MLS·TRADE·September 3, 2026 10:05 AM ET

Colorado Rapids land $12m in MLS-record cash-for-player trade

Deal also carries $250,000 in incentives and a sell-on clause.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 31 min read
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What happened: The Colorado Rapids completed the transaction before the Secondary Transfer Window closed. The agreement includes a sell-on percentage alongside the conditional incentive payment.

Why it matters: The $12 million fee sets the largest cash-for-player trade value in MLS history. Colorado has now completed two of the league's three highest-value cash-for-player deals.

By the numbers: $12 million guaranteed; $250,000 in conditional incentives; sell-on percentage retained.

What to watch: Colorado's roster moves after the window will show how the club deploys the proceeds.

Sources

  • 9News 

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