Rapids defender Kortne Ford makes 2017 MLS Homegrown Team

The 18-man roster for the 2017 MLS Homegrown Team was announced today, and Colorado Rapids’ fans will see a familiar name on the list—defender Kortne Ford. On August 1, 2017, the homegrown team will play the defending Liga MX U-20 champions Chivas de Guadalajara at Toyota Park in Chicago (technically it’s in Bridgeview). The roster was selected by MLS Homegrown Team head coach Brian McBride and assistant coach Mike Magee.

He is joined by some of the best young talent in MLS:

Midfielders: Tyler Adams (New York Red Bulls), Alphonso Davies (Vancouver Whitecaps FC), Derrick Etienne Jr. (New York Red Bulls), Derrick Jones (Philadelphia Union), Brooks Lennon (Real Salt Lake), Djordje Mihailovic…