U.S. keeper Steffen joins Rapids from Man City

U.S. keeper Steffen joins Rapids from Man City

U.S. men’s national team team goalkeeper Zack Steffen will return to MLS after completing a move to the Colorado Rapids from Manchester City, the clubs announced Thursday.

Steffen, 28, has signed a three-year contract through 2026 with a club option for an additional year. In order to facilitate the move, the Rapids acquired Steffen’s MLS discovery rights from the New England Revolution in exchange for $500,000 in general allocation money.

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“Zack is an elite-level goalkeeper with a wealth of experience internationally and in MLS,” said Colorado Rapids president Pádraig Smith. “His exceptional skills, experience, and proven track record make him a valuable addition to our roster.

“His character and mentality will greatly benefit our team. We’re thrilled to bolster our backline with his signing and look forward to welcoming him to Colorado.”