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Rapids sign Irish striker Kevin Doyle as designated player

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The Colorado Rapids announced the signing of Irish striker Kevin Doyle as a designated player Friday. 

Doyle signed a two-and-a-half year deal that will begin July 1 and that includes a 2018 club option.

Here's more on the striker from the Rapids:

The 31-year-old, currently at Wolverhampton Wanderers, has enjoyed a high-caliber career in English football since joining Reading in 2005, scoring 92 goals in 357 appearances overall.

He has played in the Premier League this season and, having amassed 61 caps with 14 goals, remains a crucial part of Republic of Ireland side.

Doyle said:

I am delighted and very excited to be moving to the Colorado Rapids.

With so many great players moving to MLS to join up with the great American talent already there, it's a great time to play in this league.

I know from talking to Robbie Keane that MLS is a great league to play in and I look forward to being another top Irish player there.

I will be sad to leave Wolves, a truly great club that I've had the privilege to play for. I will always be grateful to the fans for their support; it is they who make Molineux such a special place.

To be involved in the current squad that is on an exciting run is now my only focus, as it would mean so much to me to see us get back to the Premier League.

Check out the Rapids' website for more on Doyle's signing, including comments from head coach Pablo Mastroeni and vice president of soccer operations Paul Bravo. 

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