COMMERCE CITY, Colo. — The Colorado Rapids announced Tuesday the signing of the goalkeeper to a three-year contract with a club option for an additional year.
William Yarbrough, 31, originally joined the Rapids in March 2020 on a one-year loan from current Liga MX champions León.
“We’re thrilled to be able to bring Will back to the club,” said Pádraig Smith, Colorado Rapids Executive VP & General Manager. “Will is a proven winner and his leadership within the locker room was invaluable as we navigated an unprecedented season last year. Bringing him back on a permanent basis was one of our top priorities this offseason and reinforces what we believe to be one of the best goalkeeping groups in the league.”
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Yarbrough started 14 of Colorado’s 18 regular season matches in 2020, posting a 6-4-4 record, and started in the Rapids' first-round playoff match.
Yarbrough made 203 appearances with León since debuting in July 2012.
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