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Red Bulls acquire GK Ethan Horvath from Cardiff City
The New York Red Bulls acquired U.S. goalkeeper Ethan Horvath from Welsh side Cardiff City on Thursday.,Horvath, 30, arrives on a free transfer after New York sent $150,000 in 2026-27 general allocation money and the highest of its 2027 second-round draft picks to Charlotte FC for his discovery righ...
Earthquakes sign German striker Timo Werner
The San Jose Earthquakes acquired forward Timo Werner from Bundesliga side Red Bull Leipzig on a permanent transfer Thursday and signed him to a designated player contract through June 2028. ,San Jose acquired the German international's "discovery priority" from Red Bull New York for $50,000 in 2026...
Galaxy acquire St. Louis City striker Joao Klauss for $2.375M
The Los Angeles Galaxy acquired striker Joao Klauss from St. Louis City SC on Tuesday for $2.375 million in cash.,The 28-year-old Brazilian will occupy a designated player spot on the roster, replacing injured playmaker Riqui Puig.,"Joao has established himself as a fierce competitor and great teamm...
Atlanta United sign Barcelona M Adrian Gill
Atlanta United signed American midfielder Adrian Gill through June 2027 with option years through 2029-30, the club announced Tuesday.,The 20-year-old Denver native arrives from FC Barcelona, where he started in the fabled club's academy in 2018.,Gill was playing for Barcelona's B team until a loan ...
Austin FC part ways with veteran winger Jader Obrian
Austin FC moved on from Colombian winger Jader Obrian, exercising a buyout of his guaranteed contract Tuesday.,Obrian, 30, will no longer occupy senior and international roster spots and his previous wages won't count against the 2026 salary budget.,After notching 11 goal contributions (seven goals,...
Reports: USMNT's Alex Freeman leaving Orlando City for Villarreal
U.S. national team defender Alex Freeman is set to move from Orlando City to Villarreal in Spain's LaLiga, The Athletic and ESPN reported on Monday.,The transfer fee reportedly starts at more than $4 million but could top $7 million with add-ons included. Per ESPN, Orlando City would get 15% of the ...
Rapids sign steal of 2025 draft, Donovan Phillip, to 2-year deal
The Colorado Rapids signed third-round draft pick Donovan Phillip to a two-year contract, which includes three club options that could extend the deal through June 2030.,Financial terms of the deal were not announced.,Phillip, 21, was drafted in December 2024 and exceeded expectations at NC State th...
Austin FC acquire Palmeiras winger Facundo Torres as DP
Austin FC acquired winger Facundo Torres from Brazil's Palmeiras for a reported $9.5 million transfer fee on Friday.,The 25-year-old Uruguay international returns to MLS and is signed through 2029-30 with an option for 2030-31.,Torres starred with Orlando City SC from 2022-24, tallying 37 goals and ...
CF Montreal acquire D Tomas Aviles on loan from Inter Miami
CF Montreal acquired defender Tomas Aviles on loan for the 2026 season from Inter Miami on Friday.,The deal for the 21-year-old Argentine center-back includes a purchase option following the loan period.,Aviles helped Inter Miami win the 2025 MLS Cup, the 2024 Supporters' Shield and the 2023 Leagues...
Report: Red Bulls close to deal for G Ethan Horvath
The New York Red Bulls are nearing an agreement to land U.S. goalkeeper Ethan Horvath from Cardiff City in Wales, according to a report from The Athletic.,The club has been searching for stability at goalkeeper after the previous starter, Carlos Coronel, left as a free agent to join Brazilian Serie ...
Reports: Atlanta United acquiring U.S. youth international Adrian Gill
Atlanta United is closing in on a deal to acquire American midfielder Adrian Gill on a permanent transfer from FC Barcelona, multiple outlets reported Thursday.,Gill, 20, is a native of Denver, who was signed to Barcelona's academy in 2018, one year after his family moved to Spain. He was playing fo...
MLS extends transfer window to align with global soccer schedule
In advance of moving to a summer-spring schedule starting in 2027, MLS will officially alter its secondary transfer window to run through September.,The league's primary transfer window will take place Jan. 26-March 26 this year, while the secondary window will run from July 13-Sept. 2. It is the fi...
Rapids sign GK Nico Hansen to new contract
The Colorado Rapids signed goalkeeper Nico Hansen to a new contract Thursday that runs through the 2027-28 season.,The deal includes options for the 2028-29 and 2029-30 campaigns for the 24-year-old Hansen, who made his MLS debut in 2025.,"We're very pleased to secure Nico on a new long-term contrac...
Inter Miami lock up Cup-winning GK Rocco Rios Novo
Inter Miami locked up MLS Cup-winning goalkeeper Rocco Rios Novo with a long-term contract on Thursday.,On loan from Argentina's Lanus, he took over the No. 1 job down the stretch last season and was in net for the 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps in the championship match. ,He recorded five...
Union add F Stas Korzeniowski, D Kaiden Moore
The Philadelphia Union signed forward Stas Korzeniowski to a first-team contract and acquired defender Kaiden Moore on loan Wednesday.,Korzeniowski, 22, was selected with the 53rd pick in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft. He led MLS NEXT Pro affiliate Union II with 12 goals in 25 appearances last season.,The...
Charlotte FC acquire veteran GK Tyler Miller
Charlotte FC announced the acquisition of goalkeeper Tyler Miller from England's Bolton Wanderers on Tuesday.,The 32-year-old veteran is under contract through the 2027-28 MLS season with an option for 2028-29.,Miller played for four other MLS clubs between 2016 and 2024, amassing 38 clean sheets in...
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...