Previewing the Colorado Rapids 2021 roster

Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports In 2020, the Colorado Rapids took a big step forward as a club by qualifying for the MLS Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2016. They played exciting, attacking football, and were led by a young core of players like Sam Vines and Cole Bassett.

And things look to get even better in 2021, as young players like Auston Trusty and Jonathan Lewis could potentially become break-out stars. Even with such a bright future, the club added a few more pieces this year—three, to be specific.

First, the club acquired veteran winger Michael Barrios from FC Dallas. Then, through a series of moves, they drafted highly-rated midfielder Philip Mayaka third overall in the…