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Report: Sporting KC stake sold at $700M valuation
Wealth advisor Peter Mallouk finalized his purchase of a majority stake in Sporting Kansas City at a valuation of $700 million, ESPN reported.,Previously a minority shareholder, Mallouk's ownership stake will increase to 80% as a result of the sale, according to the report on Monday.,Sporting KC con...
Revolution acquire American winger Griffin Yow
The New England Revolution acquired American winger Griffin Yow from Belgium's KVC Westerlo on Tuesday.,Yow, 23, is signed through the 2027-28 MLS season with club options for 2028-29 and 2029-30.,To acquire his discovery priority, the Revs sent $125,000 in 2026 general allocation money and a 2027 s...
Inter Miami fully acquire playoff hero Tadeo Allende
Inter Miami CF fully acquired attacker Tadeo Allende from La Liga side Celta de Vigo on Monday.,The 26-year-old Argentina native spent last season on loan with the 2025 MLS Cup champions. He occupies an international roster slot and is under contract through June 2030 with an option through June 203...
Earthquakes D Nick Lima announces retirement
San Jose Earthquakes Nick Lima has retired from professional soccer after nine MLS seasons.,Lima, 31, recorded nine goals and 15 assists in 231 MLS matches (189 starts) with the Quakes (2017-20, 2025), Austin FC (2021-23) and the New England Revolution (2024).,"I am grateful for the opportunity to p...
New York City FC loan D Mitja Ilenic to Polish side
New York City FC loaned defender Mitja Ilenic to Polish side Rakow Czestochowa through December 2026.,The 21-year-old Slovenian tallied three goals and two assists in 64 MLS matches with NYCFC from 2023-25. The club was top five in goals allowed in the Eastern Conference during Ilenic's three season...
Inter Miami targets Mexico F German Berterame
Inter Miami are targeting CF Monterrey star and Mexico national team forward German Berterame in a potential $15 million move.,That is the reported cost of Berterame's release clause with the Liga MX club, which confirmed Miami's interest to ESPN on Friday.,"I can tell you and confirm that there has...
Why Toronto FC’s Reported Josh Sargent Bid Makes Little Sense for Anyone
Toronto FC’s reported $18M bid for Josh Sargent raises major questions about fit, value, and long-term roster construction....
Transactions roundup: FC Cincinnati sign F Bryan Ramirez
FC Cincinnati acquired winger Bryan Ramirez from LDU Quito of Ecuador's top flight on Thursday.,The 25-year-old Ecuadorian is under contract through the 2028-29 season with an option for 2029-30.,"Bryan is a dynamic player, and we're delighted to bring him to Cincinnati," FCC general manager Chris A...
Fire, M Kellyn Acosta part ways
The Chicago Fire FC and midfielder Kellyn Acosta agreed to terminate his contract, the MLS club announced on Wednesday.,Acosta, 30, recorded three goals and three assists in 53 matches (33 starts) during his two seasons with Chicago.,"We thank Kellyn for his contributions to Chicago both on and off ...
San Diego FC M Anders Dreyer signs contract extension
San Diego FC midfielder Anders Dreyer signed a contract extension on Wednesday through the 2028-29 season.,The deal includes an option through the 2029-30 campaign for the reigning MLS Newcomer of the Year.,"Extending Anders' contract was a clear priority for us heading into this season," SDFC sport...
Austin FC M Owen Wolff undergoes hernia surgery
Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff underwent surgery for a sports hernia but is expected to "make a full recovery by mid to late February," the club announced Wednesday.,The operation was performed Tuesday.,Wolff, 21, appeared in his first matches with Austin in 2021 as the club's first homegrown playe...
Two-time All-Star M Hector Herrera rejoins Dynamo
Two-time MLS All-Star midfielder Hector Herrera rejoined the Houston Dynamo on Wednesday.,After spending 2025 at Liga MX power Toluca, the 35-year-old Mexican star signed with Houston through the 2026 MLS season with an option through June 2027.,Herrera recorded eight goals and 22 assists in 82 matc...
Revolution sign homegrown M Cristiano Oliveira, 17
The New England Revolution signed 17-year-old midfielder Cristiano Oliveira as a homegrown player on Wednesday.,The Massachusetts native is under contract through December 2029 with an option through December 2030.,Oliveira recorded five goals and three assists in 35 matches over the 2024-25 seasons...
St. Louis City acquire M Daniel Edelman from Red Bulls
St. Louis City SC acquired midfielder Daniel Edelman from the New York Red Bulls on Tuesday.,New York receives up to $850,000 in general allocation money in exchange for Edelman, 22.,The Red Bulls get $500,000 in GAM in 2026, $200,000 in 2027 and up to an additional $150,000 if certain performance-b...
Dynamo acquire Brazilian winger Guilherme as DP
The Houston Dynamo announced the acquisition of Brazilian winger Guilherme on Tuesday.,The 30-year-old arrives from Brazilian Serie A side Santos FC for a reported $2.1 million transfer fee.,He will occupy a Designated Player spot and is signed through 2027-28 with an option for 2028-29.,Guilherme h...
Fire acquire South African winger Puso Dithejane
Chicago Fire FC acquired South African winger Puso Dithejane and signed him through 2029-30, the club announced Tuesday.,Dithejane, 21, arrives from TS Galaxy FC of the South African top flight. His deal includes a club option for 2030-31.,He will occupy a U22 Initiative roster slot after making 63 ...
Union acquire Danish D Japhet Sery Larsen
The Philadelphia Union announced the signing of Danish defender Japhet Sery Larsen on Tuesdsay.,The 25-year-old arrives on a permanent transfer from Norway's SK Brann.,He is signed through 2028-29 with an option for 2029-30 and will occupy an international roster slot.,"Japhet is a proactive, forwar...
Report: Earthquakes near deal for German forward Timo Werner
The San Jose Earthquakes are closing in on a deal to sign German forward Timo Werner from RB Leipzig, according to a report by The Athletic on Monday.,Werner, 29, would join the Quakes as a designated player and be afforded a fresh opportunity, as he has seen only 13 minutes of Bundesliga action for...
Dynamo sign Brazilian D Lucas Halter through 2029-30
The Houston Dynamo acquired Brazilian top-flight defender Lucas Halter on Monday.,Halter, 25, arrives from Botafogo and is under contract through 2029-30 with an option for 2030-31.,He will occupy an international roster slot in Houston after tallying 17 goals in 219 matches in Brazil since 2019.,Ha...
Minnesota United promote Cameron Knowles to head coach
Minnesota United promoted Cameron Knowles on Monday to replace the departing Eric Ramsay as head coach.,Knowles is a veteran member of Minnesota's technical staff and briefly served as interim coach ahead of Ramsay's arrival in March 2024.,Ramsay was appointed head coach of West Bromwich Albion of E...