Colorado Rapids star Lucas Herrington is headed to the English Premier League.

The Rapids said Wednesday the club has agreed to transfer Herrington, 18, to Hull City for a record fee. The transfer also marks the highest fee for an MLS defender, the Rapids said.

Financial terms were not immediately disclosed, though media reports said Wednesday the transfer fee was $17 million with incentives potentially taking it up to $23 million.

“Lucas is a special talent whose elite mentality and character match his outstanding ability on the field,” Colorado Rapids President Pádraig Smith said in a news release. “We are incredibly proud of everything he accomplished during his time with the Rapids and excited for him as he takes this next step in his career. Identifying, recruiting and developing the best young talent, locally, nationally and internationally, is a key part of our club strategy.

“Our ambition is to help them make an impact and win here in MLS, while creating an environment in which they can reach their full potential. Lucas is a wonderful example of that approach, and we wish him every success at Hull City.” 

Herrington, who played for Australia in the recent World Cup, joined the Rapids at the start of the 2026 season and has played in all of the club’s 18 matches. He started all but one. He became the fourth-youngest player to start in the MLS All-Star Game.

“When I landed in Colorado in January, I had left Australia for the first time to come across the world and chase a dream. The Rapids and their fans took a chance on me and made me feel at home from day one,” said Herrington, who also was the youngest active MLS player to play in a FIFA World Cup match.

Herrington is the sixth Rapids player in the past six seasons to transfer to a European club.