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Trade with NYCFC lands rising USMNT star Jonathan Lewis in Colorado

The Colorado Rapids announced that the club had added a promising trio of incoming players to the roster as the MLS Primary Transfer Window closed late Tuesday night.

Among the additions were 21-year-old US national team forward Jonathan Lewis from NYCFC, 24-year-old defender Lalas Aububakar from Columbus Crew SC and 22-year-old Abdul Rwatubyaye from Sporting Kansas. All three will add pace, physicality and youth to a Rapids side looking to flip the script on early season struggles.

"You want to make sure you are evolving the team and taking advantage of every opportunity that comes your way.