The Colorado Rapids acquired winger Marvin Chávez from the San Jose Earthquakes today, adding the Honduran National Team and MLS veteran to the squad. In exchange, Colorado sent midfielder Atiba Harris to San Jose.
“Marvin is a dynamic attacking player with a lot of international experience, who can both create and score goals,” said Rapids Technical Director Paul Bravo. “We’re eager to bring him into our squad and help him get settled in Colorado. We would also like to thank Atiba for his work here last year. He was a true professional and we wish him the best.”
Chávez, 30, is a five-year veteran of Major League Soccer, having played the last two seasons in San Jose after three with FC Dallas. In two seasons with the Earthquakes, Chávez played 42 matches (35 starts), scoring four goals and adding 14 assists, and being named to the 2012 MLS All-Star Team. In two and a half seasons with Dallas, the winger played 54 games (43 starts) with eight goals and six assists.
Written by Steve Milne
