The Colorado Rapids traded goalkeeper Clint Irwin to Toronto FC on Monday amid talk of their interest in signing Tim Howard from Everton.
In exchange for their starting keeper of the past three seasons, Colorado receives targeted allocation money, a third-round pick when the MLS SuperDraft resumes on Tuesday, and a conditional first-round pick in next year's draft.
The move comes three days after sources told ESPN FC that the Rapids are attempting to acquire U.S. goalkeeper Tim Howard from Everton.
Last week, the Rapids acquired the top spot in the MLS player allocation ranking from the Chicago Fire, giving them the inside track among MLS sides to land the veteran goalkeeper.