Former U.S. Men’s National Team players keep finding refuge with the Colorado Rapids.
Free agent defender Reggie Cannon signed with the Rapids on Tuesday, according to league sources, marking a club record fourth U.S. international to join the team this season after the club signed Zack Steffen, Djordje Mihailovic and Sam Vines in January.
Cannon’s contract will run through 2027 with a club option for the 2028 season, a source said.
Cannon most recently played with EFL Championship side Queens Park Rangers in England’s second division, but left the club right before its season began. Since he became a free agent before the MLS secondary transfer window ended, the Rapids were able to sign him on a free transfer and comply with transfer window rules. MLS rosters are set to freeze this Friday with playoffs looming, meaning no clubs will be able to sign any new players until after the season.
In 22 caps for the USMNT, Cannon scored a goal and provided two assists. He was part of the 2019 and 2021 Gold Cups in which the U.S. lost in the final and won the tournament, respectively. He hasn’t been called up since 2022.
Domestically, Cannon started 16 games in his only season with QPR. Like his new USMNT teammates in Colorado, he got his start in the MLS before moving to European competition and eventually returning stateside with the Rapids.
Mihailovic has thrived under coach Chris Armas in Colorado. He was selected as an overage player for the Olympics and could very well get another shot at the senior team. Steffen has found his stride as well, coming up with several keys saves during Colorado’s run to third place in Leagues Cup.
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A solid defender known for his one-on-one duels and marking, Cannon can play almost anywhere on the back line, which in the immediate future will help the Rapids’ issues at center back and left back.
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Source:: The Denver Post – Sports
