Morgan Whittaker announces himself with Colorado Rapids brace

Morgan Whittaker has made a strong impact as the Colorado Rapids' record-breaking signing. The English forward scored twice in his debut MLS game, helping the Rapids secure a 3-3 draw against their city rivals, Seattle Sounders FC at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. Whittaker's brace came in his second appearance this season, following a reported $10.7 million transfer from Middlesbrough FC.

His left foot opened the scoring in the 28th minute with a powerful cross from Paxten Aaronson, and he linked up with Aaronson again in the 76th minute to smash home another goal. Despite the 3-3 result, Seattle managed to equalize through Dejan Joveljić and Caden Clark in the final minutes. However, Whittaker's goals were a clear indicator of his potential, and as he settles into his new home, the Rapids are optimistic that his quality will help their attack make a significant impact as they head towards the Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs.