Report: Rapids sign USMNT GK Zack Steffen

Field Level Media|published: Thu 4th January, 13:46 2024

United States' goalkeeper Zack Steffen (13) celebrates a 2-1 win over Costa Rica in their World Cup qualifier at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio on October 13, 2021. Ceb Usa Soccer Kwr 44 credits: Kyle Robertson/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK

The Colorado Rapids have signed U.S. men's national team goalkeeper Zack Steffen, the Denver Post reported Thursday.

According to The Athletic, Steffen will not have to fill a designated player spot and he agreed to a three-year deal with an option for a fourth season. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Steffen previously played in MLS with the Columbus Crew, posting 23 clean sheets in 76 starts from 2017-19.

The 28-year-old joined Manchester City of England's Premier League in 2019 and had loan stints at Fortuna Dusseldorf (2019-20) and Middlesbrough (2022-23).

Internationally, Steffen has recorded 10 clean sheets in 29 caps with the USMNT.

The Rapids declined William Yarbrough's option after the 2023 season, leaving Marko Ilic as the only goalkeeper on the roster.

—Field Level Media