UPDATED: Alan Gordon is coming to Colorado, Marco Pappa leaves MLS

A bit of news for your Sunday evening.

By abbiemood@AbbieMood Jan 22, 2017, 4:48pm MST

1/23 UPDATE: The Colorado Rapids announced that Gordon has been signed to a one-year contract, pending a clear medical exam. In the press release, Head Coach Pablo Mastroeni said, “Alan has a lot of the qualities that we look for in a center forward and we are certain he will help us increase our attacking output. He has been an exemplary pro with a wealth of experience playing in this league and we’re confident that he will bring the right mentality to our group.”

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Alan Gordon broke the news before the Colorado Rapids did today, posting a farewell to LA on Instagram:

"I cannot say goodbye to those whom I have grown to love, the memories we have made will last a lifetime, and will never know a goodbye" I want to thank Chris Klein, Bruce Arena and the entire Galaxy @lagalaxy family for giving me another opportunity to represent the club that I love. Thank you to all my galaxy teammates who I will truly miss. You've pushed me and inspired me to be a man I didn't know Was possible for me. You have a brother for life. And now to @angelcitybrigade @lariotsquad and every galaxy fan. We have been through a lot. Thank you first for your forgiveness. Second, for your love and support. I will always cherish the memories we made on the field and the beers we drank everywhere else. Until we meet again. But With every ending is a new beginning. I'm excited and thankful for the opportunity the @coloradorapids have given me and hope to contribute to the successes of both the team and organization. Much love, Gordo

A photo posted by Alan Gordon (@alangordon9) on Jan 22, 2017 at 2:46pm PST

Just in case it gets taken down, it says -

"I cannot say goodbye to those whom I have grown to love, the memories we have made will last a lifetime, and will never know a goodbye" I want to thank Chris Klein, Bruce Arena and the entire Galaxy @lagalaxy family for giving me another opportunity to represent the club that I love. Thank you to all my galaxy teammates who I will truly miss. You've pushed me and inspired me to be a man I didn't know Was possible for me. You have a brother for life. And now to @angelcitybrigade @lariotsquad and every galaxy fan. We have been through a lot. Thank you first for your forgiveness. Second, for your love and support. I will always cherish the memories we made on the field and the beers we drank everywhere else. Until we meet again.
But With every ending is a new beginning. I'm excited and thankful for the opportunity the @coloradorapids have given me and hope to contribute to the successes of both the team and organization. Much love, Gordo

Looks like a good move to me.

#WelcomeGordo pic.twitter.com/5bLLPNgJlO
— Colorado Rapids (@ColoradoRapids) January 23, 2017

Welcome to Colorado, Gordo!

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In other news, Marco Pappa has officially left the Rapids and MLS. Pappa is returning to his home country, Guatemala, and signed a six-month contract with CSD Municipal. In his one season with the Rapids, Pappa had two goals and four assists.

Mañana en el encuentro ante Carchá será presentando nuestro nuevo refuerzo, Marco Pappa. ¡Ven con toda la familia y apoya al #ROJO! ✌️ pic.twitter.com/C7t45o1rPQ
— CSD Municipal (@Rojos_Municipal) January 21, 2017

Good luck with Los Rojos, Pappa!

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