D Sam Vines returns to Rapids from Belgium

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The Colorado Rapids announced the signing of defender Sam Vines to a four-year contract on Monday.

The deal runs through 2027 for Vines, a homegrown player who returns to the Rapids after three seasons at Royal Antwerp FC in the Belgian Pro League.

Vines, 24, contributed two goals and two assists in 58 matches for Royal Antwerp.

The Colorado Springs native had two goals and