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Colorado Rapids Save Millions Signing Israeli Forward Saeed Abu Farhi Using MLS Age Rule

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Colorado Rapids signed 20-year-old Israeli forward Saeed Abu Farhi using an MLS rule that counts players under 22 at a reduced salary cap value, saving the club about $2.1 million annually. This deal makes Abu Farhi the Rapids' second-largest signing and likely marks his last game for Maccabi Tel Aviv.

  • 01Colorado Rapids signed Israeli forward Saeed Abu Farhi from Maccabi Tel Aviv.
  • 02MLS rules allow players under 22 to count minimally against the salary cap.
  • 03Abu Farhi's salary counts as $150,000 despite being much higher.
  • 04This rule saves the Rapids about $2.1 million annually under the salary cap.
  • 05Abu Farhi will be the Rapids' second-largest signing ever.
  • 06The club previously used this strategy signing 21-year-old Pakistan Aronson.

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Full coverage · 5 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

N12Center · HebrewAug 13, 2026
Colorado Rapids Save Millions Signing Israeli Forward Saeed Abu Farhi Using MLS Age Rule
MakoCenter · HebrewAug 13, 2026
Colorado Rapids Save Millions Signing Israeli Forward Said Abu Farhi Using MLS Salary Rule
YnetCenter · HebrewAug 13, 2026
Maccabi Tel Aviv to Earn $5 Million from Sayed Abu-Farha's Transfer to Colorado Rapids
Now 14Right · HebrewAug 12, 2026
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WallaCenter · HebrewAug 12, 2026
Maccabi Tel Aviv's Said Abu Farhi Set to Sign with Colorado Rapids Next Week
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