Philadelphia Union trade Auston Trusty to Colorado Rapids

Auston Trusty will not have an opportunity to regain his starting spot in the Philadelphia Union starting lineup. 

The 21-year-old centerback was traded to the Colorado Rapids Wednesday in exchange for $300,000 in Targeted Allocation Money for the 2020 season and $300,000 in General Allocation Money for the 2021 season.

Additionally, the Union will receive $150,000 in GAM for 2021 if Trusty reaches certain performance metrics. Philadelphia would also get a percentage of a sell-on fee if he moves on from Colorado. 

“On behalf of the organization, we want to thank Auston for his hard work and contributions to the team,” Union sporting director Ernst Tanner said in a statement. “Auston has been an integral part of our defensive line since signing with the club in 2016 and his efforts helped lead the team to consecutive playoff appearances. With the depth of our defensive roster, we believe this is the best move for both the club and Auston. As one of our homegrown signings, we are proud of his accomplishments and wish him the best of luck in Colorado.”  

The trade is the second in two seasons to send a young Union defender to the Rapids. Keegan Rosenberry was dealt to Colorado following the 2018 season. 

Trusty made 22 starts for the Union in 2019, but was replaced by Mark McKenzie after a run of bad form and could never get back into the fold. 

The deal clears the way for Jack Elliott and Mark McKenzie to be the Union’s center back pairing for the 2020 season and gives Trusty a chance to earn a starting job in Colorado. 

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