Rapids acquire F Georgi Minoungou from Sounders

Seattle retains a sell-on percentage and will receive the funds split evenly across the 2026 and 2027 seasons.

Mar. 27, 2026 at 11:25pm

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The Colorado Rapids have acquired 23-year-old forward Georgi Minoungou from the Seattle Sounders in exchange for $2 million in general allocation money. Minoungou, an Ivory Coast native who plays internationally for Burkina Faso, recorded three goals and seven assists in 34 appearances across all competitions with the Sounders from 2024-26.

Why it matters

The Rapids are bolstering their attacking options with the addition of Minoungou, who is known for his ability to consistently win 1-on-1 situations. The move comes as the Rapids look to improve on their 2025 season, where they missed the MLS playoffs.

The details

The Rapids will pay the $2 million in general allocation money to the Sounders over the 2026 and 2027 seasons, with Seattle retaining a sell-on percentage for any future transfer of Minoungou. The young forward has represented Burkina Faso at the international level, scoring three goals in nine appearances.

  • Minoungou played for the Sounders from 2024 to 2026.

The players

Georgi Minoungou

A 23-year-old forward who was acquired by the Colorado Rapids from the Seattle Sounders.

Fran Taylor

The sporting director of the Colorado Rapids.

Seattle Sounders

The MLS club that traded Georgi Minoungou to the Colorado Rapids.

Colorado Rapids

The MLS club that acquired Georgi Minoungou from the Seattle Sounders.

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What they’re saying

“We are excited to welcome Georgi to the club. He's an explosive winger who brings the ability to consistently win 1v1 situations. There are few players like him in MLS, and we believe he's a strong fit for how we want to play.”

— Fran Taylor, Sporting Director, Colorado Rapids

The takeaway

The Rapids' acquisition of Minoungou represents an effort to bolster their attacking options and improve on their 2025 season, where they missed the MLS playoffs. The young forward's ability to consistently win 1-on-1 situations makes him an intriguing addition to the Rapids' roster.