Colorado Rapids made largest cash-for-player trade in MLS history

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Colorado Rapids have completed the largest cash-for-player trade package in Major League Soccer (MLS) history.

The Rapids traded forward Rafael Navarro to St. Louis SC for $12 million. According to the team, the club will retain a sell-on percentage and could get an additional $250,000 based on performance incentives.

Navarro joined the Rapids in 2023 and has been one of the team's top scorers since. With this transaction, the Rapids have now secured two of the three highest cash-for-player values in MLS history.

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