Traded to Charlotte Shinyashiki has been traded to Charlotte FC in exchange for $225,000 in General Allocation Money from Colorado, the club announced Tuesday. Impact Shinyashiki burst on to the scene with the Rapids, winning the 2019 MLS Rookie of the Year award after tallying seven goals and three assists that year, but his career has stalled a bit since as he scored a combined eight goals and two assists in the next two campaigns. The 24-year-old now moves to expansion side Charlotte, which are currently tied for the second-worst goalscoring record in the Eastern Conference. They don't boast much attacking talent, especially on the wings since Vinicius Mello has been out with a foot injury, so Shinyashiki could find a way immediately into the starting lineup if he can improve the team in that aspect.
MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE