Colorado Rapids Acquire Serbian International Goalkeeper Marko Ilić on Loan
February 17, 2023 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Colorado Rapids News Release
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. - The Colorado Rapids have acquired goalkeeper Marko Ilić on loan from Belgian Pro League side KV Kortrijk through July 2023 with an option to buy, pending completion of his medical and receipt of his International Transfer Certificate (ITC) and P-1 Visa.
"Marko is an athletic goalkeeper who is not only a good shot stopper, but also good with his feet, a strong passer who can help us build out from the back," said Pádraig Smith, Colorado Rapids Executive VP & General Manager. "We're delighted to reinforce what is already a top goalkeeping group with his addition and look forward to welcoming Marko to the club."
Ilić joins the Rapids after spending his career to date in Europe, most recently in Belgium with Kortrijk. The 25-year-old goalkeeper logged 71 appearances across all competitions during his three seasons with De Kerels, recording 16 clean sheets in that span.
A native of Novi Sad, Serbia, Ilić began his career with Serbia's Vojvodina at age 17 before joining fellow Serbian SuperLiga side Voždovac in 2018. He made 61 appearances across all competitions and logged 19 shutouts with Voždovac during his three seasons with the club.
At the international level, Ilić has represented Serbia in a friendly against Jamaica on June 7th, 2021. Ilić has also represented Serbia at the youth level, making appearances for the U-17, U-19 and U-21 sides.
TRANSACTION: Colorado Rapids sign goalkeeper Marko Ilić from Belgian Pro League side Kortrijk on loan through July 2023 with an option to buy, pending completion of his medical and receipt of his International Transfer Certificate (ITC) and P-1 Visa, on February 17, 2023.
Marko Ilić
Pronunciation: IL-ich
Position: Goalkeeper
Height: 6-3
Weight: 179
Birthdate: February 3, 1998
Birthplace: Novi Sad, Serbia
Nationality: Serbia
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