Colorado’s Aussie Gold Rush: Sydney FC Teen to Follow in Lucas Herrington’s Footsteps The recent sale of Akol Akon from Sydney FC to Colorado Rapids has shed light on an emerging trend in Major League Soccer (MLS): American clubs are increasingly turning to Australian talent.
At first glance, this might seem like a minor development, but scratch beneath the surface and you'll find a more complex story unfolding. Akol's sale for $1. 5 million, with the potential to rise to $2.
5 million, makes him the most expensive teenager ever sold by an Australian club. This is no trivial matter.