The Colorado Rapids straightened their backline on Monday, announcing a trade for defender Gustavo Vallecilla from FC Cincinnati.
The Ecuadorian comes to Colorado in exchange for $400,000 in 2022 General Allocation Money (GAM) and $400,000 in 2023 GAM, per a news release from the Rapids. Cincinnati could also receive 50,000 in GAM if specific performance metrics are met and retain 10% of his future transfers.
“Gustavo is a young, explosive defender who is one of the top center back prospects in the country,” said Pádraig Smith, Colorado Rapids Executive VP & General Manager, in a news release.