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CONFIRMED: Rapids acquire USMNT midfielder Kellyn Acosta from Dallas; send Dominique Badji in exchange

The Colorado Rapids have confirmed that the club has acquired midfielder Kellyn Acosta from FC Dallas and sent forward Dominique Badji to Dallas. The Rapids also gave Dallas an international roster spot. The clubs have swapped first round picks in the 2019 SuperDraft and additionally, the Rapids got FCD’s second-round selection. The press release also said “both teams will retain 50% of any international transfer value through the 2020 secondary transfer window.”

Rapids Executive Vice President and General Manager Padraig Smith said “Kellyn Acosta is one of the bright young players in U.