Colorado Rapids acquire forward Calvin Harris in trade with FC Cincinnati
By Chris Smith
The Colorado Rapids have strengthened their forward line with the signing of Calvin Harris in a trade with FC Cincinnati.
Colorado will pay Cincinnati $200k in General Allocation Money (GAM) split across the next two seasons, with another $175k to follow should Harris meet certain performance objectives. Cincinnati are also entitled to a percentage of any future transfer fee should Harris be sold by the Rapids.
Harris will occupy a supplemental spot on Colorado's roster.
“Calvin is a versatile and dynamic forward who has only begun to scratch the surface of his potential,” Pádraig Smith, Colorado’s executive vice president & general manager, said in a club press release.
“He’s a player we monitored closely ahead of the 2021 SuperDraft given his qualities and we’re excited to bring him into an environment where we believe he can develop and take the next step in his career."
The 22-year-old was picked up by Cincinnati as the second overall pick in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft after playing college soccer for Wake Forest.
Harris - born in Middlesbrough, England - went on to make 26 appearances for FC Cincinnati across all competitions, scoring two goals and providing one assist. The forward also hit three goals in six MLS NEXT Pro outings for FC Cincinnati II.
“I’d like to thank Calvin for his contributions to FC Cincinnati. We wish him all the best in Colorado,” FC Cincinnati general manager Chris Albright said in a club press release.
Harris is the Rapids' second attacking addition of the winter following the signing of French winger Kevin Cabral from the LA Galaxy.
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