Blake Malone

Rapids 2 have acquired defender Blake Malone for the remainder of the 2022 MLS NEXT Pro season with an option for the 2023 season, the club announced today. “Blake is a player we became familiar with back in his club soccer days in Las Vegas. He is a versatile enough defender to be effective in both a back three and a back four and good enough on the ball to support our style of play in the attack. We look forward to getting him integrated quickly as the club approaches a very busy period,” said Rapids 2 General Manager Brian Crookham.

Orange County SC announced Friday they have loaned defender Blake Malone to USL League One side Union Omaha for the 2021 season. OCSC will have the ability to recall Malone, subject to USL roster regulations. The 19-year-old is in his second season with OCSC, but did not make a competitive...