Rob Holding Joins Colorado Rapids in Shock Free Transfer

MLS side Colorado Rapids have signed Rob Holding from Crystal Palace on a free transfer.

The former Arsenal defender had one year remaining on his contract at Selhurst Park, but agreed to depart on a free this summer.

He has now signed an 18-month contract with the American club through to the 2026 season.

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Holding struggled to break into the Eagles' first team after joining from Arsenal in 2023 for £4m and played just one senior game.

He spent the second half of the 2024/25 campaign on loan with Championship outfit Sheffield United and made 11 appearances.

– Sunday, 3 August 2025

The 29-year-old featured over 160 times for the Gunners before his move across London and won two FA Cups.

Holding is expected to provide valuable first-team experience for the Rapids, who are chasing a play-off spot in the MLS Western Conference.

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