Rapids reacquire GK Irwin from Toronto FC

[December 15, 2018]    The Colorado Rapids acquired goalkeeper Clint Irwin from Toronto FC for a second-round draft pick, the Rapids announced on Friday.

The selection sent to Toronto FC is the 39th overall pick of the 2019 draft.

Irwin, 29, previously spent three seasons with the Rapids (2013-15) before being dealt to Toronto FC.

"I'm very happy to return to the club where I began my MLS career, and look forward to being a big part of the club's future," Irwin said in a statement.

Irwin is slated to be the backup to standout Tim Howard.

Irwin went 8-13-9 with eight shutouts in 32 starts over three MLS seasons for Toronto FC.

Irwin was the Rapids' starting goalie for three seasons and went 29-37-23 in 89 appearances (87 starts). He was an MLS All-Star in 2015.

"We are happy to welcome Clint Irwin back to Colorado," Rapids general manager Padraig Smith said in a statement. "He is a talented goalkeeper who knows this team and city well. I know our fans will be looking forward to seeing him back between the posts at Dick's Sporting Goods Park as much as we are."

--Field Level Media

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