December 19, 2022 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – Colorado Rapids News Release
Rapids Academy products Maclovio Swett and Griffin Moore will be reporting to their respective Division I college programs in the spring to continue their soccer careers at the collegiate level. Swett will be attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill while Moore will continue his soccer career at the University of Kentucky.
As long-standing members of the organization, both Swett and Moore developed their skills at the Rapids Academy from the ages of 12 and 13 respectively. The midfielder and defender duo fought their way through the Rapids pathway, ultimately earning a spot on the organization’s MLS NEXT Pro team Rapids 2 during the inaugural 2022 season.
Maclovio Swett
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill-Spring 2023
What drew you to the University of North Carolina?
“I chose North Carolina because of its historic program and the soccer they play. When I first started looking at colleges my number one pick was always North Carolina and when I visited I knew I wanted to go there because of the community and soccer culture. I feel that the coaches really believe in me and I have their trust.”
How long have you been playing soccer and how long with the Rapids organization?
“I’ve been playing soccer since I was four. I always played with my older brother growing up. I got recruited when I was 11 from Colorado Storm and have been with the Rapids from the U-12 team through Rapids 2.”
How has your time at the Rapids influenced your style of play and the next steps in your soccer career?
“The Rapids organization has influenced my style of play by teaching me to have a chip on my shoulder and to always want to win. Playing for the Rapids has also taught me to be very technical and diligent with how I play from my first touch to my movement to find the ball.”
What are your goals for the next step of your soccer career?
“My next step is to win a National Championship at North Carolina and hopefully play professionally out of college after I get a degree.”
What is your favorite memory with the Rapids organization?
“My favorite memories with the Rapids were trips with the team, going undefeated during my U-15 year, and making my professional debut at age 17.”
What was your favorite part of playing with the new MLS NEXT Pro team Rapids 2 this year?
“My favorite part of playing with Rapids 2 was the ability to feel included with a lot of the older players. Our team had a wide…
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