Rapids retain 3 players, decline options on 7 others

Field Level Media|published: 11/28/2023, 1:24pm EST

Oct 15, 2023; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Rapids goalkeeper Abe Rodriguez (26) consoles midfielder Oliver Larraz (18) following the loss to the Austin FC II following a shoot out in the Western Conference Final at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. credits: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

The Colorado Rapids exercised the contract options on three players and declined options on seven others, the club announced Tuesday.

Returning to the Rapids are defender Andrew Gutman, midfielder Ralph Priso and forward Calvin Harris. They declined options for goalkeepers Abraham Rodriguez and William Yarbrough; defenders Sebastian Anderson, Steven Beitashour and Gustavo Vallecilla; and midfielders Oliver Larraz and Jack Price.

Forwards Luis Diaz and Diego Rubio are out of contract, and the loan of midfielder Danny Leyva expires at the end of 2023.

The Rapids said they are continuing contract discussions with Yarbrough, Anderson and Larraz.

The club has 24 players under contract for 2024.

Colorado finished last in the Western Conference in 2023 with a 5-17-12 mark (27 points).

—Field Level Media