Colorado Rapids fans may be watching the final MLS chapter of Lucas Herrington’s breakout year. The 18-year-old Australian defender is reportedly at the center of a major move to newly promoted Premier League club Hull City, with a package that could become one of the biggest outgoing deals in league history.
Here’s what is known: Herrington joined Colorado from Brisbane Roar before the 2026 season and is under contract through 2029, with a club option beyond that. He then turned heads at the World Cup, raising his profile from promising teenager to legitimate European target.
What’s being reported is a club-to-club agreement in principle worth roughly $17 million up front, with another $6 million in possible add-ons and Colorado retaining a percentage of a future sale. Personal terms reportedly still need to be finalized, so this is not a completed transfer.
The speculation makes sense on both sides. Hull would be betting on a young center back with size, composure and international experience, while the Rapids could turn a January signing into a massive profit less than eight months later. Colorado also reportedly rejected earlier interest from Barcelona, which suggests the club has been fielding serious offers for a while.
If the deal gets over the line, Herrington’s exit could reset expectations for MLS clubs developing young defenders. For now, Rapids supporters are left waiting to see whether their breakout star is headed for England—or staying in Colorado until the window closes.