Official: Colorado Rapids Trade Rafael Navarro to St. Louis for Club Record Intra-League $12 Million

Colorado Rapids DP striker Rafael Navarro plays in likely his final game for the club. Colorado defeated Real Salt Lake 1-0. Saturday, August 29, 2026. Photo Credit: Tyler Atkins. Commerce City, Colo. – Colorado Rapids have traded DP striker Rafael Navarro to St. Louis City SC for a club record intra-MLS transfer. Colorado confirmed the $12 million cash transfer Wednesday evening. The deal includes a sell-on clause and $250,000 in incentives, making it potentially the largest MLS cash transfer to date. Navarro played 89 minutes on Saturday night, his final game for the club. His departure is bittersweet as Colorado…