The Colorado Rapids completed a trade with Seattle on Saturday for midfielder Josh Atencio. The Rapids announced the club acquired Atencio for $1.3 million in General Allocation Money (GAM), split evenly across the 2025 and 2026 seasons.

The Sounders traded Josh Atencio to the Colorado Rapids in exchange for up to $1.6 million in general allocation money.

Western Conference outfit Colorado Rapids continue their retooling program after completing their move for Seattle Sounders midfielder Josh Atencio. Per a previous announcement from insider Tom Bogert that has been officially announced by the club, Atencio arrives at DSG Park ahead of the 2025 MLS season in a move that may be a shock to some.

The Colorado Rapids finally got their guy at defensive midfielder. The club announced Saturday that it signed midfielder Josh Atencio from the Seattle Sounders for an initial fee of $1.3 million in General Allocation Money (GAM) to be paid in equal amounts in 2025 and 2026.

The Colorado Rapids have acquired midfielder Josh Atencio from the Seattle Sounders, sources tell GIVEMESPORT.