Colorado Rapids announced today that defender Joe Greenspan will be available for selection on July 4. Greenspan, an ensign in the U.S. Navy, has been given an assignment in the Denver area and was granted permission to rejoin the Rapids.



“We are happy to have Joe back with us in Colorado,” said Paul Bravo, VP of Soccer Operations and Technical Director. “We have always worked with the Navy to respect the commitment he made to his country. We would like to thank them for allowing Joe to continue to pursue his professional dreams.”



“I would like to thank the Navy for their flexibility in allowing me to rejoin the Colorado Rapids while continuing my service,” Greenspan added.



Rapids drafted Greenspan in the second round (26th overall) of the 2015 MLS SuperDraft. The 6-foot-6 defender appeared in three games (two starts) during his rookie campaign. Additionally, he tallied his first professional goal in the 4-1 win over the Colorado Springs Switchbacks in the Third Round of the 2015 U.S. Open Cup.



During his collegiate career, Greenspan earned All-American honors as both a junior and senior and led “The Mids” to the school's first NCAA tournament win in 42 years in 2013. He was also awarded the NAAA Sword for Men, presented to the man of the graduating class who is considered by the Association's Athletic Council to have personally excelled in men's athletics during his years of varsity competition.



Full Name: Joseph Greenspan

Height: 6'6"

Weight: 209 pounds

BirthDate: September 12, 1992

Hometown: Westfield, New Jersey

Twitter: @joe_greenspan20

