The 2021 Colorado Rapids somehow finished first in the West on Decision Day. After finishing on 61 points, one ahead of Seattle and three ahead of Sporting Kansas City, the Rapids earned a first round playoff bye. However, their season ended abruptly on Thanksgiving with a 1-0 loss to the Portland Timbers.

So heading into 2022, what do the Rapids look like?

Key Additions

Colorado added Brazilian midfielder Max Alves from Flamengo as a U-22 initiative player. Alves is an attacking midfielder valued at $350,000.

Additionally, the Rapids added former FC Dallas designated player, Bryan Acosta, through the re-entry draft process.