Rapids finalizing $6 million Abu Farkhi deal, Bogert reports

The 20-year-old would occupy a U-22 Initiative slot.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 271 min read

🌊🟣 Sources: Colorado Rapids finalizing deal to sign Israel int'l forward Sayed Abu Farkhi from Maccabi Tel Aviv. Fee ag Via @tombogert on X

What happened: Abu Farkhi is traveling to America to finish the remaining details with Colorado. The forward would arrive from Maccabi Tel Aviv after the clubs agreed a fee.

Why it matters: The designation lets Colorado add a young international through MLS's U-22 roster mechanism. The pursuit comes as the club continues targeting attacking reinforcements in the transfer window's final week.

By the numbers: Abu Farkhi has scored two goals in five appearances during the 2026-27 season.

What to watch: Completion of the final details and an official signing announcement are the next steps.

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@tombogert 2026-08-26T18:01:13.648587+00:00

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