Colorado Rapids have acquired goalkeeper Zac MacMath from Philadelphia Union in exchange for the Rapids’ natural second-round pick in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft. Per MLS and club policy, terms of the deal were not being disclosed.

During his year-long loan with the Rapids this past season, the 24-year-old goalkeeper, who has signed a new contract, appeared in three regular season matches, as well as both of Colorado’s U.S. Open Cup contests.

In 2014, MacMath became the youngest player in MLS to reach the 100-career game milestone. He started 29 games for the Union, recording five shutouts in 2,610 minutes. During his four seasons in Philadelphia, MacMath appeared in 103 matches (102 starts), registering 287 saves and 28 shutouts in 9,225 minutes.

The 6-foot, 176-pound MacMath was drafted fifth overall in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft after a three-year college career at the University of Maryland, which included a first team selection on the All-ACC team. He was named the Most Valuable Player of the 2010 ACC tournament after posting clean sheets against top-seeded North Carolina and Virginia, with a 1.07 goals-against average and three shutouts in eight tournament games.

“Although he did not get that many minutes last season, Zac impressed us with his ability and his professionalism,” said Paul Bravo, VP of Soccer Operations and Technical Director. “The deal makes economic sense for us and he'll add good depth to our goalkeeping position.”



Name: Zac MacMath

Position: Goalkeeper

Citizenship: USA

Birth date: August 7, 1991

Previous Club: Philadelphia Union

Acquired: On December 11, 2015 in exchange for second round pick in 2017 MLS SuperDraft.