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Colorado adds Panamanian striker
Denver, CO (Sports Network) - The Colorado Rapids announced Tuesday the signing of Panamanian forward Roberto Brown. Brown’s addition to the 2007 Rapids' roster is pending on his work visa approval by the U.S. Government.
"Roberto is a player that has the physical attributes as well as the international experience to be able make an immediate impact in our league," Colorado Rapids head coach Fernando Clavijo said. "His addition to the offensive line will help solve the scoring drought issues from last season. His aggressive style of play will fit in well with our other forwards."
Brown (6-1, 168 pounds) is a dangerous forward with international experience. Nicknamed 'El Bombardero' (The Bombardier) for his powerful shots, Brown was on Panama’s 2005 Gold Cup team that lost the final to the USA in a penalty shootout. In qualifying for the 2006 World Cup, Brown scored a 69th minute goal against the United States that ended in a tie. The 29-year-old comes to Colorado from Tacuarembo FC in the Uruguayan first division.
"Fernando’s experienced eye for scouting talent, along with the strategic partnerships that we are building with selected teams around the world, have led us to be able to reach out to players like Brown," Rapids Managing Director Jeff Plush said. "The more prominently we position our club on the world’s stage, the more we will be able to benefit from the relationships we build around the globe."
02/06 14:16:15 ET
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