If there is a man that has endured his fair share of personal setbacks, it is a longtime Colorado Rapids fan-favorite Kortne Ford. And with each and every misfortune that he has experienced, there has been a comeback. Now, the 25-year old is on the rebound of his career.
Up until August 28, 2021, when he suited up with the USL Championship San Antonio Football Club (SAFC) on loan from the Rapids, Ford has been on-again, off-again dealing with persistent injuries to his left knee. The Rapids Development Academy (DA) Homegrown and University of Denver men’s soccer program standout has sat idle since his last MLS appearance for the Rapids on October 21, 2018 (he has suited up since then, but didn’t sub in).