COMMERCE CITY, Colo. — The Colorado Rapids released today the club’s list of protected players ahead of the 2020 Major League Soccer Expansion Draft set to take place on Tuesday, Dec. 15.
Protected Players:
- Goalkeepers (2): Clint Irwin, William Yarbrough
- Defenders (4): Lalas Abubakar, Keegan Rosenberry, Jeremy Kelly, Danny Wilson
- Midfielders (3): Jack Price, Younes Namli, Braian Galvan
- Forwards (3): Jonathan Lewis, Diego Rubio, Andre Shinyashiki
Homegrown Players Automatically Protected:
- Goalkeepers (1): Abraham Rodriguez
- Defenders (4): Sebastian Anderson, Kortne Ford, Auston Trusty, Sam Vines
- Midfielders (3): Kellyn Acosta, Cole Bassett, Will Vint
- Forwards (1): Matt Hundley
Players Available for Selection:
- Goalkeepers (1): Andre Rawls
- Defenders (2): Steven Beitashour, Drew Moor
- Midfielders (2): Nicolas Mezquida, Collen Warner
- Forwards (1): Nicolas Benezet
The MLS Expansion Draft allows 2021 league newcomer Austin FC to build its inaugural roster by drafting up to five players from the eligible player list.