Timbers acquire M Omir Fernandez from Rapids

The Colorado Rapids traded midfielder Omir Fernandez to the Portland Timbers on Friday in exchange for $200,000 in general allocation money.

Colorado also will receive another $50,000 in conditional 2026 GAM if Fernandez meets certain performance metrics for Portland.

"We are pleased to welcome Omir to the Rose City. Our goal was to stay aggressive and continue pursuing options to strengthen the team as we headed into the close of the (transfer) window," Timbers general manager Ned Grabavoy said in a statement. "Omir provides us with another experienced option, and his qualities will be a valuable addition to our group."

Fernandez, 26, came up through the New York Red Bulls' developmental system and played in 112 regular-season matches for their senior team from 2019-23. He signed with the Rapids as a free agent ahead of the 2024 season.

In 153 games (78 starts), Fernandez has amassed 17 goals and 13 assists. He has no goals and two assists through eight games in 2025.

"We are grateful to Omir for his time spent with the club and we wish him nothing but the best in the future," Rapids president Padraig Smith said in a statement.