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Namli and Benezet overcoming small injuries ahead of Rapids debut

ENGLEWOOD — Younes Namli couldn’t help but comment on the chilly, windy weather Tuesday.

It was only the third day the recently signed Rapids midfielder spent in Denver metro, and the temperature didn’t rise above freezing.

“I just hope the weather changes quick,” he said laughing. “But otherwise it’s been nice, I’m really excited to give the city a good year.”

Namli and the Rapids returned to the Front Range over the weekend following a month training in Southern California. The 25-year-old came to Colorado on a two-year loan with an option to buy this winter, becoming the sixth Designated Player (DP) in club history.