Colorado Rapids acquire Kevin Cabral in trade with LA Galaxy | OneFootball

The Colorado Rapids have acquired French forward Kevin Cabral in a trade with the LA Galaxy, the two clubs announced Friday.

Colorado have sent $600k in 2023 General Allocation Money (GAM) to the Galaxy, while a further $400k will be paid in 2024. Additionally, the Galaxy retain a percentage of any transfer fee should the Rapids move Cabral to a club outside of MLS.

Cabral's departure opens up a Designated Player spot on the Galaxy's roster, while the 24-year-old will occupy the same status at his new club.

"Kevin is a dynamic and explosive attacking threat with experience both in MLS and in Europe," Colorado executive vice president and general manager Padraig Smith said in a club press release. "He’s an exciting player with all the necessary qualities to be an impact player in MLS, and yet at 23, still has room for continued development."

Cabral - a product of the Paris Saint-German youth system - spent two years with the Galaxy following a move from Ligue 2 side Valenciennes. During that time, he made 68 appearances across all competitions, scoring nine goals and providing nine assists, though he never quite found his best form.

"We’d like to thank Kevin for his contributions to the Galaxy the past two seasons," Galaxy head coach Greg Vanney said in a club press release. "We wish him all the best as he continues to build his career with the Colorado Rapids."

Cabral's transfer marks an important step for the Rapids as they seek to return to the MLS Cup Playoffs in 2023 after finishing 10th in the Western Conference last season.