Devil’s Advocate: What Were the Pros of the Rapids Selling Rafael Navarro?

Editorial – Selling your leading scorer in September, with the playoffs in sight, is the kind of move that gets a front office second-guessed for years. Colorado Rapids did it anyway. Did the club get it right? How much are the final games of 2026 a fair way to judge this window? That is not a popular view after two straight 1-1 draws. Head Coach Matt Wells’ side are straddling the playoff line in the Western Conference. But the case for this summer was never really about October. Twelve Million Reasons To Say Yes Start with the number. On September…