Out with the old? Colorado declines options on Buddle, Wynne, LaBrocca, but won’t rule out returns

The Colorado Rapids have declined the options on 11 players, but would not rule out the possibility of those names returning to the fold for next season.

There are some notable names in the bunch, with former USMNT players Edson Buddle and Marvell Wynne joining productive midfielder Nick LaBrocca on the list.

Forwards Kamani Hill and Danny Mwanga are also on the list along with e defenders Gale Agbossoumonde, Thomas Piermayr and Grant Van De Casteele, midfielders Carlos Alvarez and Davy Armstrong, and goalkeeper Joe Nasco.

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But don’t fret if your favorite player is on the list, Rapids fan. Here’s Colorado VP Paul Bravo:

“This is an announcement we have to make prior to the upcoming November 26 deadline for notifying our players,” said Paul Bravo, the Rapids’ vice president of soccer operations and technical director. “Some of these players may be back with us by the time we begin training in January as many things could change between now and then.”

There are 28 years of MLS service between Buddle, Wynne and LaBrocca. Buddle scored just twice in 18 games for Colorado this year, while LaBrocca played in nearly every match. Wynne made 27 starts for the Rapids as well.

It will be interesting to watch what becomes of these players. With the expansion draft coming up in December, Colorado can only protect 11 players. This is pure speculation, but exercising their options could’ve made them more likely to be plucked by New York City FC or Orlando City FC.

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