A-League: Brisbane Roar's Lucas Herrington to join Colorado
The 18-year-old Brisbane centre-back will link with the Rapids in January, with the Roar having secured an undisclosed club record transfer fee for his services.
'We couldn't be prouder of Lucas and look forward to seeing what he achieves in the MLS,' Roar coach Michael Valkanis said.
'For now, our focus is on hitting the ground running for the 25-26 season, and he will play a big part in that until his departure in January.'
Herrington – who has signed a four-year deal with the Rapids – has been part of the Roar system since 2019 and last season made his A-League debut for the club.
'I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at the club,' the year 12 schoolboy said.
'To have come through the academy from under-13s makes it even more special.
'I have met some amazing people. I am very proud to have represented the club I have been supporting since I was a kid.'
Colorado sporting director Fran Taylor said the Rapids were 'excited' to give Herrington the chance to be part of an environment where he could 'continue to grow and develop'.
'Lucas is a talented young centre-back with great size, athleticism, and composure beyond his years,' Taylor said.
'He's already shown he can compete at the senior level.'
Marco Monteverde
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Marco Monteverde is a Brisbane-based sports reporter for NCA Newswire. He worked in a similar role for The Courier-Mail from 2007 to 2020. During a journalism career of more than 25 years, he has also worked for The Queensland Times, The Sunshine Coast Daily, The Fraser Coast Chronicle and The North West Star. He has covered three FIFA World Cups and the 2000 Sydney Olympics, as well as a host of other major sporting events in Australia and around the world.
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