Colorado Rapids Soccer Club and Charlotte Independence have announced that the clubs have extended their affiliation agreement through the 2018 season.
Through the extended arrangement, the Rapids will loan multiple first-team players to Charlotte with an option to recall those players at any time during the course of the year.
“For the past three seasons, Charlotte Independence has provided our young players with a fantastic atmosphere to further strengthen their development,” Rapids Sporting Director and Interim General Manager, Pádraig Smith. “They have a very dedicated staff, and we are certain that this extension will only prove to be beneficial for both clubs.