Colorado Rapids acquire midfielder Ted Ku-DiPietro from D.C. United in cash trade

The Colorado Rapids are set to acquire midfielder Ted Ku-DiPietro from D.C. United using a new "cash for player" trade mechanism. The transfer fee is $1.25 million, with potential performance-based add-ons of $275,000. This new trade function allows teams to use cash for player acquisitions, unlike previous methods that relied on allocation money. Teams can only make two cash-for-player trades in each direction. Ku-DiPietro, 23, has signed a contract extension through 2027 and will fill the Rapids' U-22 roster slot. He had a strong 2023 season, contributing seven goals and assists over three years in MLS.