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22 THE LAKER CONNECTION
Klute, the central defender for the Lakers in 2011, was acquired by the Colorado Rapids in Major League Soccer (MLS) on a one-year loan from the Atlanta Sil- verbacks on Sept. 14, 2012. He started one game for the Rapids in 2012.
“We’ve had tremendous central defenders over the last decade or so and Chris was one of the best,” says head coach Pete Petersen. “I am very happy for him that he has had his breakthrough. He is such an athlete and so fast that with some game experience over the coming months he should turn out as an outstanding defender.”
He will be on contract with the Colorado Rapids, who are based in Commerce City, Co., for both the 2012 and 2013 seasons.