The Colorado Rapids have signed defender Axel Sjöberg to a three-year extension with a club option for 2021, the club announced Thursday. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Sjöberg, 26, was named to the MLS Best XI last season and was one of three finalists for MLS Defender of the Year.
“Securing Axel for the next three years was a top priority for us this season,” said Rapids interim general manager Padraig Smith in a news release. “Axel’s level of commitment and work ethic have made him one of the best defenders in Major League Soccer and we look forward to his continued contributions for years to come.