TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Trade\u00a0<\/p>\n
SD receive: Ian Murphy
\nCOL receive: Up to $100k GAM, CLT’s 2027 SuperDraft pick (2nd round)<\/p>\n
San Diego FC<\/a> have acquired defender Ian Murphy<\/a> from the Colorado Rapids<\/a>, the clubs announced Saturday.\u00a0<\/p>\n In exchange, the Rapids receive Charlotte FC<\/a>‘s natural second-round pick in the 2027 MLS SuperDraft, which San Diego originally acquired in April.\u00a0<\/p>\n Colorado could receive an additional $100,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM) if certain performance metrics are met. The Rapids will retain a portion of Murphy\u2019s salary budget charge.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are looking forward to adding Ian to our defensive group,” San Diego FC sporting director Tyler Heaps said.\u00a0<\/p>\n “He brings valuable MLS experience and will provide important depth and competition to our roster. We look forward to integrating him into the group as we prepare for a busy 2nd half of the season.\u201d<\/p>\n The 26-year-old center back made 22 appearances across all competitions in a year and a half with Colorado. Murphy also\u00a0tallied 1g\/1a in 80 league appearances with FC Cincinnati<\/a> after being selected in the 2022 MLS SuperDraft. He helped the club win the 2023 MLS Supporters’ Shield.<\/p>\n \u201cWe would like to thank Ian for his contributions to the Rapids during his time with the club,\u201d Colorado Rapids president P\u00e1draig Smith said.<\/p>\n \u201cIan has been a top professional and a valued member of our organization. We appreciate his commitment and wish him all the best as he begins this next chapter.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n San Diego are 10th in the Western Conference with 17 points (4W-6L-5D), while Colorado are in 11th with 16 points (5W-9L-1D).\u00a0<\/p>\n Colorado host San Diego in both clubs’ return from the 2026 FIFA World Cup<\/a> break on July 22 (9:30 pm ET |\u00a0Apple TV<\/a>).<\/p>\n