News: 2022/2023 Off-Season Catch-All Thread

While I appreciate the foresight to look for a replacement GK in the future (heck, it should be something the team looks at for all positions), I'd much rather a future GK signing be someone who won't be tying up an international roster slot on the bench.

There's PLENTY of domestic talent for the GK position. Having an international roster slot tied up on a keeper - and potentially an understudy at that while Yarbrough finishes his time here - seems like a waste of resources. Especially when you consider how much TAM and GAM the team has, and how many other needs we have across the field.

Just my opinion though.

 

According to the Football reporter for The Daily Telegraph, The Rapids have signed Wolves midfielder Connor Ronan to a "long-term deal":

#Wolves have agreed deal for Connor Ronan to join Colorado Rapids as a permanent signing. Midfielder signs a long-term contract with the #MLS side #Rapids96

— Mike McGrath (@mcgrathmike) January 18, 2023

He's 24 years old, plays for Ireland internationally. He's been owned by Wolves since 2016, but has been loaned out 6 times. Most successfully to St. Mirren, where he made 27 appearances and scored 7 goals. Before that, he made 30 appearances with Grasshoppers, which is in the Swiss League.

Best case scenario, based on my quick gloss of his profile? A younger Jack Price. Which ain't bad. But also ain't gonna turn heads.

Of course, I say this having never seen him play, I'm just some jerk who looked at his Wikipedia page ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

So is the Intern out or maybe snowed out today causing no release by Rapids of this pick-up?

 

Probably means that the reporter in Wolverhampton jumped the gun and the i's aren't dotted and the t's aren't crossed yet.

 

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The #Rapids96 could be getting a good one. Connor Ronan scored seven goals for Scottish Premier League side St. Mirren in the 2021-22 season, which helped him earn a first call-up to the Republic of Ireland national team. https://t.co/6ve3phtZiy

— Brendan Ploen (@BrendanPloen) January 18, 2023

 

That was my first thought as well..

But then I got to thinking how dramatically different we looked in Midfield after losing Bassett, K. Acosta, and Kaye to loans/transfers - and how very, very thin we were when Price was out with injury.

While I don't think midfield was our biggest, and greatest need on the field - it definitely turned into a major point of concern last year when guys were playing below their 'capabilities', or were out injured.

 

The more midfielders we sign the more I think Galvan will be starting at LB/LWB in Seattle.

 

Our first scrimmage of the preseason kicks off tomorrow against @TorosCelayaCD 💪 @mike_revollo gives us a preview of the matchup with @jacko_8 and Assistant Coach, Wolde Harris. #Rapids96 pic.twitter.com/6gzREs7JbX

— Colorado Rapids (@ColoradoRapids) January 18, 2023

 

This is one of my biggest concerns. With apparently no LB on the roster does Galván being left footed and having some experience become the only candidate to start at LB/LWB? I feel he is more valuable to the team's attack when he plays higher up the pitch and with less defensive responsibilities.

 

Nice pool boys - enjoy that!! Great stuff Mike, thanks to you & Diego. One thing about @DiegoRubio_ that many don't see is what a positive veteran presence he is on this team. You saw brief clips, and he talked about it, but he's a solid coach and communicator esp. w/youngsters! https://t.co/6VxeM9SGOL

— MLSfrom5280....yes, THAT one. (@MLSfrom5280) January 18, 2023

 

Um, yeah ... Connor Ronan can definitely score from downtown. Looks like he's got a helluva leg based on these highlights.https://t.co/jvk0bfeezC

— Brendan Ploen (@BrendanPloen) January 18, 2023

 

Check out who's in the background in coaching gear at :45

(H/t to Joseph Samelson for pointing that out to me)

 

Fabrizio Romano reports we are signing Andreas Maxsø, 28 year old Danish center back, from Brondby:

MLS side Colorado Rapids are set to sign Andreas Maxsø from Brøndby on permanent deal, agreement reached 🇩🇰🇺🇸 #transfers

Maxsø will sign a three year deal with Colorado plus option for further year. pic.twitter.com/0PHe8Gla28

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 19, 2023

 

Fleming weighs in here as well:

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Sounds just like a CB we need if the deal gets done!

 

A lot of Rapids headlines today:
Connor Ronan set to join MLS side Colorado Rapids on permanent deal - Independent.ie

MLS Colorado Rapids Battle Toulouse For Super Eagles Uzoho (bsnsports.com.ng)

Rapids to Take on Celaya FC in First Preseason Scrimmage - OurSports Central

 

Maxso is the first rumored or confirmed signing this offseason I'm really excited about.

 

Maybe time for a preseason thread @m vann ? At least for the preseason games?

 

LEAGUES CUP GROUPS ARE HERE‼️ Rapids get Nashville SC & Toluca 👀 https://t.co/QPpbUopK7q

— DNVR Rapids (@DNVR_Rapids) January 20, 2023

 

Nashville and Toluca. Are we pleased? Do we care?