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Expansion San Diego FC make Manu Duah No. 1 pick in MLS draft
UC Santa Barbara midfielder Manu Duah was selected No. 1 overall by San Diego FC in Friday's 2025 MLS SuperDraft, making him the first draft pick in the expansion club's history.,Duah, a native of Ghana, played one season for the Gauchos and helped them notch six clean sheets in his 14 matches. He h...
Real Salt Lake acquire NYRB striker Elias Manoel
Real Salt Lake acquired Brazilian striker Elias Manoel from the New York Red Bulls on Friday.,RSL also received three selections in Friday's 2025 MLS SuperDraft and a second-rounder in 2026.,In exchange, New York received $700,000 in general allocation money and retainseda sell-on percentage for Man...
Atlanta United name Ronny Delia as new head coach
Atlanta United tabbed former New York City FC head coach Ronny Deila as their new bench boss on Friday.,Deila, 49, won the MLS Cup with NYCFC in 2021 before leaving the league in favor of Belgian outfit Standard Liege. He most recently managed UAE side Al Wahda. ,Deila will replace Gonzalo Pineda, w...
Union acquire Argentinian D Ian Glavinovich
The Philadelphia Union acquired defender Ian Glavinovich on Friday on a year-long loan from Newell's Old Boys of Argentina's top flight.,The deal includes a club option for a permanent transfer for the 23-year-old center back, an Argentina native who will occupy an international roster slot.,"Ian is...
Orlando City transfer Facundo Torres to Palmeiras for record fee
Orlando City SC sent forward Facundo Torres to Brazil's Palmeiras for a reported club-record $14 million transfer fee on Friday.,The 24-year-old Uruguayan departs as the MLS franchise's all-time leading scorer after tallying 47 goals and 25 assists in 123 matches across all competitions from 2022-24...
Red Bulls sign veteran D Alexander Hack through 2026
The New York Red Bulls announced the signing of German defender Alexander Hack on Friday.,The 31-year-old center back is signed through the 2026 MLS season with a club option for 2027.,Hack played for Saudi Pro League side Al Qadsiah FC from 2023-24 after a long run in the German Bundesliga.,He will...
Atlanta United acquire Mateusz Klich from D.C. United
Atlanta United acquired midfielder Mateusz Klich from D.C. United in exchange for a first-round pick in Friday's draft.,D.C. United receives the 23rd overall pick in the MLS SuperDraft, scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. ET.,Klich, 34, recorded six goals and 22 assists in 63 MLS matches (62 starts) with D...
Fire sign M Dylan Borso to homegrown contract
The Chicago Fire signed midfielder Dylan Borso to a three-year homegrown player contract on Friday.,The 18-year-old Windy City native's deal also includes club options for the 2028 and 2029 seasons.,Borso joined the Chicago Fire Academy in 2017 and played for MLS NEXT Pro side Chicago Fire II in 202...
Galaxy send MLS Cup MVP Gaston Brugman to Nashville
Less than two weeks after he was selected the Most Valuable Player of the MLS Cup final, midfielder Gaston Brugman was dealt by the Los Angeles Galaxy to Nashville SC on Thursday in exchange for midfielder Sean Davis.,Nashville will continue to pay part of Davis' salary next season, but it could get...
Revolution acquire F Leonardo Campana from Inter Miami
The New England Revolution acquired forward Leonardo Campana from Inter Miami CF on Thursday in exchange for an MLS-trade record fee of $2.5 million in guaranteed general allocation money. ,The GAM could increase to $3.25 million if certain performance-based incentives are reached.,Inter Miami also ...
San Diego FC sign veteran M Anibal Godoy
Expansion San Diego FC, which is set to make its MLS debut in 2025, announced the signing of veteran midfielder Anibal Godoy on Thursday.,The 34-year-old free agent is under contract through 2025 with club options for 2026 and 2027.,The Panamanian international holds a U.S. green card and will not o...
FC Dallas sign D Lalas Abubakar to 2-year contract
FC Dallas announced the signing of free agent defender Lalas Abubakar to a two-year contract on Thursday.,The deal includes a club option for 2027 for the 29-year-old Ghana international, who spent the past six seasons with the Colorado Rapids.,"We're very happy to sign Lalas to our roster," FC Dall...
DC United acquire Lukas MacNaughton from Nashville
D.C. United acquired defender Lukas MacNaughton from Nashville SC on Wednesday night.,In exchange, Nashville receives up to $200,000 in general allocation money: a guaranteed $150,000 in 2025 and a conditional $50,000 in 2026.,MacNaughton, 29, has recorded one goal in 48 MLS matches (40 starts) with...
FC Dallas sign Brazilian M Ramiro to two-year deal
FC Dallas signed Brazilian midfielder Ramiro Benetti to a two-year contract on Wednesday.,The deal includes a club option for 2027 for the 31-year-old Ramiro, who will occupy an international roster slot.,He spent the past two seasons with Brazilian Serie A side Cruzeiro Esporte Club, tallying three...
Revolution sign former Quakes captain Jackson Yueill
The New England Revolution announced the signing of free agent midfielder Jackson Yueill on Wednesday.,The 27-year-old veteran agreed to a three-year contract through 2027 with club options for 2028 and 2029.,A longtime captain for San Jose, Yueill tallied 13 goals and 19 assists in 210 matches (193...
Red Bulls sign F Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting as DP
The New York Red Bulls signed veteran forward Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting to a two-year contract as a designated player.,The deal announced on Wednesday with the 35-year-old Cameroon international includes an option for 2027.,Choupo-Moting spent the past four seasons at Bayern Munich, where he scored 3...
Rapids transfer D Miguel Navarro to Argentina's Talleres
The Colorado Rapids announced the permanent transfer of defender Miguel Navarro to Argentina's Club Atletico Talleres on Wednesday.,The Primera Division side exercised its purchase option following the completion of Navarro's loan stint. He has played in 37 matches for Talleres since arriving on Jan...
Dynamo sign GK Jimmy Maurer to two-year deal
Longtime FC Dallas goalkeeper Jimmy Maurer is staying in the Lone Star State, as the Houston Dynamo signed him to a two-year deal on Tuesday. Financial terms were not disclosed.,Maurer, 36, appeared in 66 regular-season matches (65 starts) for FC Dallas in eight seasons with the team from 2017 to 20...
Fire add winger Omari Glasgow, D Jack Elliott
The Chicago Fire signed winger Omari Glasgow to an MLS contract on Tuesday, a day after inking a deal with free agent defender Jack Elliott.,Glasgow, who will occupy an international roster slot, is signed through the 2026 season, with the Fire holding options for the following two seasons.,"Omari h...
NYCFC transfer M Nicolas Acevedo to Brazilian club
New York City FC on Monday transferred midfielder Nicolas Acevedo on a permanent basis to Brazilian Serie A side Esporte Clube Bahia.,NYCFC received an undisclosed fee and will get a percentage of future transfer fees if he is sold to another club.,Acevedo, 25, has been on loan to Bahia since the 20...