Canadian midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye was acquired from Toronto FC by the Colorado Rapids on Friday at a hefty price.
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In exchange for the 27-year-old athlete, the Reds released young midfielder Ralph Priso, an international player berth for 2023, a first-round pick in that year’s SuperDraft, and an allotment total upwards to $1.03 million.
Both clubs also keep a percentage of the resale amount of the two players.
Kaye, originally from Toronto, wore the Ontario team’s jersey in the junior ranks from 2013-14 before joining Toronto FC II in 2015. However, he made his Major League Soccer (MLS) debut with Los Angeles FC, whose colors he defended from 2018 to 2021.
“We are extremely excited to add Mark to our team,” head coach Bob Bradley said in a statement. Over the past five seasons, Mark has established himself as one of the best midfielders in the league. He is an intelligent player who likes to be on the ball, a good passer, ball returner, competitor and teammate.
With the Rapids this season, Kaye has three goals and one assist in 17 games, including 15 starts.
He also made 36 appearances for Canada and helped the country qualify for the 2022 World Cup earlier this year.
Toronto FC continue their roster overhaul after former MLS MVP Alejandro Pozuelo joined Inter Miami CF. It also hosted Italians Lorenzo Insigne and Domenico Criscito in July.