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Colorado’s Aussie gold rush: Sydney FC teen to follow in Lucas Herrington’s footsteps
The city of Denver, Colorado was founded in 1858 by a group of prospectors who ventured west after the discovery of gold. More than 150 years later, the local soccer team appears to have struck a rich new seam on the other side of the world.
First, there was Lucas Herrington. In just seven months, the Colorado Rapids took the gangly teenage defender from Brisbane Roar and flipped him for an initial $24 million to newly-promoted Premier League side Hull City – one of the best pieces of transfer business in world football this year.
So it should come as little surprise that they’re back panning for more gold in our backyard, having spotted another promising shimmer at Sydney FC.
Young Star Winger Akol Akon To Join Colorado Rapids In A Club Record Deal
Sydney FC’s teenage sensation Akol Akon is to join Major League Soccer club Colorado Rapids in a club record deal at the end of the A-League 2026/27 season.
The 17-year old will move to the United States in a multi-million dollar deal which marks the largest transfer for a teenager in Sydney FC’s history.
The deal is also one of the largest in A-League history and could rise to even more depending on the success of the move.
The Rapids recently sold Socceroos international Lucas Herrington for a reported AU$30 million and have now turned their eye to the young forward.
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Sky Blues teen lands 'record-breaking' MLS transfer
Sydney FC teenager Akol Akon is out to follow in the footsteps of Socceroos gun Lucas Herrington after signing a multi-million dollar deal with MLS outfit Colorado Rapids.
But the 17-year-old will remain at the Sky Blues for the coming season after being loaned back to the ALM team.
Akon's move to Herrington's former club comes after playing 15 games in his debut professional season, including last season's grand final against Auckland.
The winger became the youngest player to play and start in an ALM decider, taking to the pitch in the eventual 1-0 loss two days after his 17th birthday.
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