Colorado did not fall into that trap, and instead we learned yesterday that they're actually planning on proving their intent in the exact opposite direction. Gabriel Torres, a rising star for the Panamanian national team that booked their spot in the Gold Cup final yesterday, is reportedly set to join the Rapids as their first ever Designated Player as soon as next week.
It's the same way with an aging DP. Say they bring in Ryan Giggs. (Hey, it was a thing for like 10 minutes back in 2010!) Where is Giggs in two years, when this team is starting to hit their potential? Probably either retired or very quickly declining. So that's a few million dollars down the drain, and for what? Unless you win a trophy with 'The Kids + Giggs', it's a waste. Torres brings in another dynamic bit of potential. In two years, there's a chance that this Rapids team is scary good. With Torres in the mix as well, there's a chance that they're even better.
And even if he doesn't pan out immediately? It's not a team looking to buy their way out of it with veterans or win right off the bat. This will not be a Jarju situation.
Colorado's commitment to youth continues to shine through with every signing they make, and it's very good to see that they're not breaking that commitment just because of a silly little thing like a Designated Player contract getting in the way.
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