Wells Thompson

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In an altogether not surprising turn of events: Grant Wahl doesn't really follow the Rapids. Nor does he demonstrate a basic understanding of how Major League Soccer actually works.

Wells Thompson hardly played at all under Oscar Pareja, which is probably a good thing since he never quite fit in with the style of play they were going for.

Chicago will be giving the Rapids their natural second round draft pick this year thanks to the Wells Thompson trade.

Wells Thompson got a quick start to his Chicago Fire career.

The Colorado Rapids honored Wells Thompson's trade request by sending him to the Chicago Fire on Monday, in exchange for a conditional draft selection.

Wells Thompson, who had 75 appearances for the Rapids since 2010, is now a member of the Chicago Fire.

No, seriously. Wells Thompson is a member of the Chicago Fire now.

Wells Thompson has, as expected been sent to the Chicago Fire, according to Wells' Facebook page.

The Colorado Rapids look to take third place in the Hawaii Soccer Invitational when they face Melbourne Heart on Saturday.