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Previewing the Colorado Rapids 2021 roster Share this story Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports In 2020, the Colorado Rapids took a big step forward as a club by qualifying for the MLS Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2016. They played exciting, attacking football, and were led by a young core of players like Sam Vines and Cole Bassett. And things look to get even better in 2021, as young players like Auston Trusty and Jonathan Lewis could potentially become break-out stars. Even with such a bright future, the club added a few more pieces this year—three, to be specific. First, the cl...

Colorado's ability to find and develop draft talent is proven. In 2019, the Rapids took eventual 2019 AT&T MLS Rookie of the Year Andre Shinyashiki from the University of Denver at fifth overall after agreeing to a trade with Chicago Fire FC. With the trade, the Rapids moved up ten spots in the draft in exchange sent the 15th pick and $100K in GAM to the Chicago. Shinyashiki finished his rookie year with 31 appearances, 18 starts, and scored seven goals and added three assists in that span. The São Paulo, Brazil, native proved his worth as an impact player with over half of his goal...