Rapids traded a second round draft pick for San Jose forward Quincy Amarikwa. Here is the press release.

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (Wednesday, April 7, 2010) – The Colorado Rapids have acquired forward Quincy Amarikwa in a trade with the San Jose Earthquakes, the club announced today.

In exchange, Colorado send their natural second round 2012 Major League Soccer SuperDraft pick to San Jose.

In other roster moves, the Rapids placed midfielder Ciaran O’Brien (left hip sprain) and forward Ross Schunk (torn anterior cruciate ligament in right knee) on Injured Reserve.

Amarikwa comes to Colorado having scored one goal and adding two assists in 25 appearances with San Jose. A quick player with an ability to unbalance defenses, the second-year forward played seven minutes in the Earthquakes’ 2010 season opener against Real Salt Lake.

Quincy Amarikwa – Forward

Height: 5-9
Weight: 180
Date of Birth: October 29, 1987
Hometown: Bakersfield, CA
College: UC Davis
Last Club: San Jose Earthquakes
Roster Status: Senior

Transaction
MLS

Colorado Rapids – Acquired forward Quincy Amarikwa from the San Jose Earthquakes in exchange Colorado’s natural second round 2012 Major League Soccer SuperDraft pick. Placed midfielder Ciaran O’Brien and forward Ross Schunk on Injured Reserve.

I wonder how this move will affect Andre Akpan?

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