DENVER (Friday, March 5, 1998) - The Colorado Rapids today traded forward Steve Rammel to the MetroStars in exchange for a 1999 first-round supplemental draft choice.

Rammel played in ten regular season and five playoff games after coming to the Rapids in July via a trade from D.C. United for forward Roy Wegerle. After scoring 15 goals for United in 32 games in 1996 and 11 games in 1997, Rammel did not record a point in his 15 appearances for Colorado.

Rapids coach Glenn "Mooch" Myernick said he hopes Rammel re-discovers his scoring touch with the MetroStars.

"Playing time for Steve would have been limited here, and the MetroStars expressed an interest in Steve in part due to his New Jersey roots. It is a good move for both parties involved," said Myernick.

The New Jersey native was to be one of a packed stable of forwards that currently includes Paul Bravo, Wolde Harris, Marquis White, Jason Boyce and Tyrone Marshall. Myernick also fueled speculation that the move opens the door for another transaction.

"Yes, that was part of it. We are hoping to make another major announcement regarding an international-caliber goal-scorer in a couple of weeks. Coming on the heels of signing a great play-maker in Marquinho, this move does give us some room to maneuver," added Myernick.

Position:  Forward
Ht:  5-9
Wt:  160
Born:  April 20, 1968, in Bridgeton, New Jersey
Citizenship:  USA
College:  Rutgers University
To Rapids:  7/3/97 trade with D.C. for Roy Wegerle
Pro Experience:  D.C. United, MLS (1996-97) 
		 Washington Mustangs, USISL (1996)
		  Tus Celle, Germany (1992-93)
		  F.C. Norderstedt, Germany (1991-92)
		  Penn-Jersey Spirit, APSL (1991)

1997 PLAYOFFS: Rammel started all five games for the Rapids during the playoff run, including a 90-minute effort in MLS Cup '97 against his former teammates, D.C. United.

1997 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: Played nine minutes on 7/4 against San Jose, only one day after the 7/3 trade from D.C. United for Roy Wegerle ... Missed four games in July and August due to injury ... Before the trade, played 11 games, starting nine, for United, scoring one goal and collecting one assist

1996 HIGHLIGHTS: After being signed on May 3, 1996, Rammel played 26 games, scoring 14 goals and collecting four assists to finish eighth in MLS scoring with 32 points ... Started two games and scored a goal as United advanced through the playoffs and took home the inaugural Alan I. Rothenberg Trophy ... Brought up from the USISL Washington Mustangs, Rammel proved to be the league's biggest surprise, being named to the All-Star team and leading the league with six game-winning goals ... Rammel came on in the second half of the 1996 All-Star game, adding an assist in the Eastern Conference's 3-2 win over the West.

COLLEGE CAREER: Scored 44 goals in 86 games during four years of NCAA soccer with Rutgers and the University of Connecticut ... Runner-up for the Hermann Trophy in 1991 after being named the Atlantic-10 Player of the Year.

PERSONAL: Has a coaching "A" license and is a coach for the Colorado Rush soccer club... Holds an MBA in finance from the Univ. of Massachusetts ... Fluent in German.