So we have two actual confirmed moves today and one all but confirmed one. The two actual moves were the expected re-signings of Mezquida and Rawls, announced today. Today was the first day teams could sign players who were out of contract and we got these two done right off the bat. It was also the waiver draft today, which the Rapids passed on. Tommy Smith was made available for the waiver draft however and that, combined with him not being immediately re-signed liked the other two, is probably a good indicator of Smith either not returning or the Rapids being comfortable letting him play the field to see what he could get before signing our offer. Either way, we seem to be comfortable with him walking away at this point.
That might be because of the all but confirmed move that broke today. Rapids legend and future Gallery of honor member Drew Moor is, by all reports, returning to Colorado. Moor left the Front Range after the 2015 season, becoming the first "free agent" signing in MLS history a he signed with Toronto. While there he appeared 78 times for TFC and won a MLS Cup and a Supporters Shield. Since 2016 he was working with Robin Fraser as well. Of those 78 appearances 55 of them were in his first two seasons north of the border as he's transitioned to a backup role as he nears the end of his career.
On top of the various reports that he's signed from the Denver Post and other sources, the Rapids social media accounts, after announcing the Mezquida and Rawls signings, posted to stay tuned for MORE news this week. Yes, with MORE capitalized. Seems a pretty obvious nod to our former captain.
He is expected to fill the same role here, the primary backup CB who can provide veteran leadership to our young back line. He is also capable of playing outside back in a pinch so he can fill in anywhere along the back 4. Along with the other moves made in the last week our defense looks pretty set for 2020. Plus the team gets back a fan favorite and overall good person in Drew.
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