Colorado Rapids have made a big move by getting Paxten Aaronson from Eintracht Frankfurt. The transfer, reported by journalist Paul Tenorio along with @SebSB on Twitter, is gonna cost $7 million up front with maybe another $1.5 million extra which is like the most they ever paid. It’s more than the $5.2 million they spent on Rafael Navarro and Aaronson is gonna take up one of those designated player spots to help them score more goals.
- Paxten Aaronson comes to Colorado Rapids from Eintracht Frankfurt for the biggest fee ever.
- They’re paying $7 million now and might pay $1.5 million more later.
- Aaronson gets a designated player spot to help the team attack better.
Aaronson’s Return to MLS
Paxten Aaronson who’s 21 and plays attacking mid, has done pretty good in European soccer. He started at Philadelphia Union then went to Eintracht Frankfurt where he played 22 games with the first team. When he was on loan at Vitesse Arnhem and FC Utrecht he scored 13 goals which shows he’s pretty good at adapting and stuff. Even though some other European teams wanted him, Aaronson wanted to come back to MLS cause he wanted something more stable and to be closer to his family.
Can confirm @tombogert’s report: Colorado Rapids have finalized a $7 million transfer (plus another potential $1.5 more) for Paxten Aaronson.
Reporting with @SebSB:
https://t.co/F6XAHpGTY9
— Paul Tenorio (@PaulTenorio)
August 20, 2025
Strategic Focus on Homegrown Talent
The Rapids getting Aaronson fits with what they’re trying to do bringing back MLS homegrown players who’ve played in Europe. They’re gonna use him to replace Djordje Mihailovic who they sold to Toronto FC for like 8 million. Him coming back to MLS is happening while there’s lots going on like with the Vancouver Whitecaps getting better and Atlanta United having problems. Getting Aaronson could really help the Rapids do better.
Impact on the Rapids’ Future
Getting Aaronson shows how serious the Rapids are about getting good players who’ve played internationally. This doesn’t just fill the spot Mihailovic left but also makes the Rapids look like they’re serious about winning. The team is really trying to get good players like Aaronson which shows they want to be one of the best teams in MLS.
