In yet another move in a busy week for Columbus Crew SC, the club announced on Wednesday afternoon that center back Lalas Abubakar is going on a season-long loan to Major League Soccer’s Colorado Rapids. In exchange for the defender, the Black & Gold receive $125,000 in Target Allocation Money in return.
“We believe that this MLS season-long loan will give Lalas the opportunity to gain valuable minutes,” Crew President Tim Bezbatchenko said in the press release. “The Targeted Allocation Money we have received in exchange will benefit us as we continue to shape our roster.