What the additions of Awazium, Murphy, and Philly's draft picks mean for the Rapids | DNVR Rapids

The Colorado Rapids acquired Chidozie Awazium and Ian Murphy from FC Cincinnati in exchange for $1 million in GAM during the MLS Half-Day Trade Window. Where do the new defenders fit in the 2025 roster plans? How can they work in the Chris Armas system? The Rapids also acquired all of Philadelphia Union’s draft picks for the next three years. Can Padraig Smith strike gold in the MLS SuperDraft again? Then, the fellas take a look ahead to the upcoming CONCACAF Champions Cup draw, the MLS Expansion Draft, and Free Agency. Join Mitchell Carroll and Duane Brown as they break down all things Rapids in the latest episode of the DNVR Rapids Podcast.   0:00 Start 2:45 Chidozie Awazium and Ian Murphy 17:30 2025 potential depth chart 24:30 Trades 41:40 Expansion draft     An ALLCITY Network Production   PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events   ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports   MERCH: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/dnvr-locker   SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DNVR_Sports   Empire Today: Schedule a free in-home estimate today! All listeners can receive a $350 OFF discount when they use the promo code DNVR. Restrictions apply. See https://empiretoday.com/dnvr for details   Coach Prime wants to help you and other Coloradans be your healthiest selves as the Chief Motivation Officer of UCHealth’s Ready. Set. CO challenge. If you want to join the challenge, go to https://www.uchealth.org/readysetco   Visit Your Front Range Toyota Stores at a location near you - Toyota is the official vehicle of DNVR.   Rugged Road: Gear up for your next adventure with Rugged Road Coolers - Your ultimate outdoor companion! Head to http://ruggedroadoutdoors.pxf.io/ALLCITY and use code DNVR for 10% off!   Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code DNVR for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply.   Check out FOCO merch and collectibles here https://foco.vegb.net/DNVR and use promo code “DNVR10” for 10% off your order on all non Pre Order items.   Exclusively for our listeners, Shady Rays is giving out their best deal of the season. Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: DNVR for 35% off polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people.   When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions.   Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.