COMMERCE CITY | The Colorado Rapids have brought in U.S. Men’s National Team midfielder Paxten Aaronson from Germany’s Eintracht Frankfurt on a five-year deal that runs through 2030.

The Rapids announced the deal Thursday. The squad did not release terms of the transfer, but said the fee was a club record. Aaronson will take a designated player slot on Colorado’s roster.

It’s a big addition for the Rapids, who are currently in seventh place in the Western Conference.

Aaronson, who turns 22 next Tuesday, spent the 2024-25 season on loan at FC Utrecht in the Netherlands’ Eredivisie. He had nine goals and six assists in 37 league games.

“He has proven himself in Europe, gained valuable experience on the international stage with the U.S. Men’s National Team, and brings a dynamic, creative

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