The Colorado Rapids bolstered their attack with the signing of 35-year-old forward/midfielder Claudio Lopez. The former Argentina national team star spentthe last two seasons with the Kansas City Wizards, the first as a Designated Player.
“Any time you can add a talented player like Claudio to your club, the group becomes better,” Rapidscoach Gary Smith said. “Claudio brings with him a tremendous amount of international experience at the highest levels and he has proven himself as aplaymaker.”
The Rapids’ last major Argentine signing was Christian Gomez, acquired from D.C. United in exchange for a Designated Player spot in 2008. Gomez lasted one season in Denver and was traded back to D.C. United a year later.