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Dynamo sign Honduran F Exon Arzu through 2026
The Houston Dynamo signed Honduran forward Exon Arzu through 2026 with club options through 2029.,He arrives on a full transfer from Real Club Deportivo Espana in Honduras, having been on loan with Dynamo 2 since the start of this season.,Arzu, 20, will occupy a U22 Initiative roster spot. He has be...

Orlando City sign 20-year-old Norwegian midfielder
Orlando City announced the acquisition of midfielder Heine Gikling Bruseth from Norway's Kristiansund BK on Tuesday.,The 20-year-old Norwegian is signed through 2026 with options for 2027 and 2028. He will occupy a U22 Initiative roster spot.,"We're very happy to welcome Heine to Orlando. He is a yo...

Leagues Cup roundup: Crew shake off early deficit, beat NYCFC in PKs
The Columbus Crew fell behind in the first minute but rallied to defeat visiting New York City FC in penalties on Saturday night to advance to the semifinals of the Leagues Cup.,A goal by Alonso Martinez staked NYCFC to the lead before Cucho Hernandez tied the match in the 41st minute to cap the reg...

Charlotte FC transfer Brecht Dejaegere to Belgian club
Charlotte FC transferred Brecht Dejaegere to top-flight club KV Kortrijk in his native Belgium on Friday.,The 33-year-old midfielder had two goals and two assists in 29 matches (17 starts) with Charlotte from 2023-24.,"Brecht was a top pro and respected teammate who dedicated himself to the success ...

Real Salt Lake waive veteran D Bryan Oviedo
Real Salt Lake waived veteran defender Bryan Oviedo on Thursday after parts of three seasons with the club.,The 34-year-old Costa Rica native contributed eight assists in 46 career MLS matches, including 29 starts.,"We are very thankful to Bryan and his family for their contributions to Real Salt La...

Minnesota United add Argentina's Joaquin Pereyra
Minnesota United signed midfielder Joaquin Pereyra of Argentina as a designated player on Thursday.,The 25-year-old arrives from Atletico Tucuman and is under contract through 2027 with an option for 2028.,"We look forward to Joaquin Pereyra joining Minnesota United and strengthening our roster," sa...

Galaxy sign German star Marco Reus through 2026
The LA Galaxy announced the signing Thursday of German star Marco Reus through the 2026 season.,The 35-year-old former Borussia Dortmund midfielder was acquired using targeted allocation money. Financial terms for Reus were not announced.,The Galaxy will send $400,000 in general allocation money to ...

FC Cincinnati acquire ex-USMNT F Nicholas Gioacchini on loan
FC Cincinnati acquired former U.S. men's national team striker Nicholas "Niko" Gioacchini on loan from Italy's Como 1907, the club announced Thursday.,The 24-year-old forward returns to MLS following earlier stints with Orlando City (2022) and St. Louis City (2023). He scored 10 goals in 32 matches ...

Red Bulls acquire Uruguayan M Felipe Carballo on loan
The New York Red Bulls acquired Uruguayan international Felipe Carballo from Brazil's Gremio on a one-year loan with an option to purchase.,The deal for the 27-year-old midfielder was announced Thursday but completed prior to the close of the MLS secondary transfer window on Wednesday night. He will...

Reports: Mauricio Pochettino set to be USMNT coach
Mauricio Pochettino agreed to become the head coach of the U.S. men's national soccer team, ESPN and The Athletic reported Thursday.,The 52-year-old former Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham Hotspur coach will be responsible for leading the Americans into the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Argenti...

Report: Galaxy sign star German MF Marco Reus
Weeks after reports linked Marco Reus with the Los Angeles Galaxy, the German midfielder finally signed a deal with the club, ESPN reported Wednesday night.,According to the report, the Galaxy likely will announce the move on Thursday.,Reus, 35, becomes the latest veteran international star to join ...

Fire acquire F Ariel Lassiter from CF Montreal
Chicago Fire FC acquired veteran forward Ariel Lassiter from CF Montreal on Wednesday in exchange for up to $150,000 in general allocation money.,Lassiter, 29, has three goals and a team-high six assists in 20 MLS games this season for Montreal. He has recorded five goals and 10 assists in 56 games ...

Report: Rapids transfer Moise Bombito for record fee
The Colorado Rapids are transferring defender Moise Bombito to France's OGC Nice for a record $7.7 million fee, the Denver Post reported.,The fee not only smashes the Rapids' outbound transfer record of $2.1 million, for Sam Vines to Royal Antwerp in 2021, it is the largest in MLS history for a cent...

Fire, Xherdan Shaqiri mutually terminate contract
The Chicago Fire and Xherdan Shaqiri mutually agreed to terminate the midfielder's contract on Wednesday.,The 32-year-old Swiss international had two goals and two assists in 12 matches (nine starts) this season but has not played since May 18.,"After discussions with Xherdan, we have mutually agree...

Leagues Cup roundup: Crew KO defending champ Miami
Diego Rossi scored a second-half brace and the host Columbus Crew rallied from two goals down to earn a 3-2 Leagues Cup round-of-16 victory over defending tournament champions Inter Miami on Tuesday night.,Christian Ramirez also scored to begin the reigning MLS Cup champions' comeback, which was com...

Timbers, F Nathan Fogaca part ways
The Portland Timbers and forward Nathan Fogaca mutually parted ways, the club said Tuesday.,The Timbers then traded an international roster slot to Nashville SC in exchange for $100,000 in 2025 general allocation money.,Fogaca spent parts of the last three seasons with Portland, getting into 43 matc...

Sporting KC sign veteran D Joaquin Fernandez
Sporting Kansas City signed veteran defender Joaquin Fernandez through the 2025 season on Tuesday.,The 28-year-old center back arrives from Turkey's Trabzonspor after playing in his native Spain from 2013-23.,He tallied six goals and three assists in 313 career matches with UD Almeria, Real Valladol...

Leagues Cup: Sounders thrash Pumas UNAM 4-0
Jordan Morris scored two goals and Albert Rusnak produced a goal and two assists a the host Seattle Sounders downed Pumas UNAM 4-0 on Monday to advance to the quarterfinals of the Leagues Cup.,Seattle will play the winner of the Tuesday match between Los Angeles FC and the San Jose Earthquakes.,Afte...

Fire sporting director Georg Heitz leaving after season
Chicago Fire sporting director Georg Heitz is leaving the MLS club after the 2024 season for personal reasons.,"It is with a heavy heart that I have decided to return to Switzerland after the 2024 season due to personal reasons," he said in a news release Monday. "I'd like to express my deepest grat...

Revs acquire Nigerian M Alhassan Yusuf from Belgian side
The New England Revolution acquired midfielder Alhassan Yusuf from Belgium's Royal Antwerp on Monday.,The 24-year-old Nigerian international joined the MLS squad for a reported fee of about $2 million. The Revs signed him through 2027 with an option for 2028.,Yusuf posted six goals and 16 assists in...