MLS roundup: Quakes sign GK Daniel to extension

The San Jose Earthquakes signed goalkeeper Daniel to a contract extension through 2026 on Tuesday with options for 2027 and 2028.

The 30-year-old Brazilian posted six clean sheets in 34 MLS matches in his first two seasons with the Quakes from 2023-24. Hamstring surgery limited him to 12 appearances last season.

"We're pleased to re-sign Daniel," sporting director and head coach Bruce Arena said. "We believe he can be among the top goalkeepers in Major League Soccer and look forward to his playing a critical role in improving our team in the defending end of the field."

--The Houston Dynamo signed free agent midfielder Junior Urso through 2025 with an option for 2026.

The 35-year-old Brazilian has recorded 13 goals and 10 assists in 117 matches (91 starts) with Orlando City SC (2020-23) and Charlotte FC (2024).

"Junior is a vastly experienced central midfielder with a history of making his teams better," president of soccer Pat Onstad said. "Junior is a winner, and he has qualified for the playoffs every year that he has played in MLS and lifted trophies inside and outside the league."

--The Vancouver Whitecaps acquired forward Emmanuel Sabbi from French Ligue 1 side Le Havre AC.

Sabbi, 27, is under contract through 2027 with an option for 2028.

He has recorded 43 goals and 23 assists in 219 professional appearances in Denmark and France.

--FC Dallas acquired Dutch defender Osaze Urhoghide from French second-division side Amiens SC.

Urhoghide, 24, signed a four-year deal through 2028 with a club option for 2029 and will occupy an international roster slot.

Terms were not disclosed, but FC Dallas said his transfer fee was the highest paid for a defender in franchise history.

--D.C. United signed free agent midfielder Brandon Servania through 2026 with an option for 2027.

Servania, 25, has posted five goals and eight assists in 98 MLS matches (65 starts) with FC Dallas (2019-22) and Toronto FC (2023-24).

--Nashville SC acquired 18-year-old midfielder Matthew Corcoran from USL Championship side Birmingham Legion FC. He is under contract through 2027 with options for 2028 and 2029.

--The Philadelphia Union signed 18-year-old homegrown forward Eddy Davis III through 2027 with options for 2028 and 2029. He scored a club-record 13 goals last season with MLS NEXT Pro affiliate Philadelphia Union II.

--Field Level Media