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Dynamo sign former LAFC M Erik Duenas
The Houston Dynamo signed midfielder Erik Duenas for the 2025 season with club options each year through 2028, the team announced on Tuesday.,Houston had claimed Duenas, 20, of the 2024 MLS End-of-Year Waivers list, after he spent the start of his career as a homegrown player with the Los Angeles Fo...
Whitecaps tab Jesper Sorensen as head coach
The Vancouver Whitecaps named Jesper Sorensen as the club's new head coach on Tuesday.,Sorensen, 51, agreed to a two-year contract with the Whitecaps.,He posted a 37-19-17 record in over two years with Brondby IF of the Danish Superliga. He also served as head coach of Denmark's U-21 squad in 2021 a...
Revolution sign D Wyatt Omsberg
The New England Revolution signed free agent defender Wyatt Omsberg to a one-year contract on Tuesday with a club option for 2026.,Financial terms were not disclosed by the team.,"As a veteran defender in our league, Wyatt brings MLS experience to our backline," Revolution head coach Caleb Porter sa...
Rapids sign D Michael Edwards to new contract
The Colorado Rapids signed defender Michael Edwards to a new contract for 2025 with a club option for 2026.,Edwards, 24, made his MLS debut in 2024 and contributed one goal in four matches (two starts).,"Michael is a player who has progressed through our system, gaining experience with both the Firs...
Quakes sign former MVP Josef Martinez to 1-year deal
The San Jose Earthquakes signed former MLS MVP Josef Martinez to a one-year contract on Monday.,The deal with the 31-year-old free agent striker from Venezuela includes a club option for 2026.,Martinez tallied 11 goals in 23 matches with CF Montreal last season, his fifth MLS season with double-digi...
New York City FC re-sign veteran M Maxi Moralez
Midfielder Maxi Moralez is back for a ninth season with New York City FC in 2025, the club announced Monday.,The 37-year-old Argentina international is one of two players in franchise history (David Villa) with more than 100 goal contributions.,Moralez has 27 goals and 74 assists in 183 MLS matches ...
Fire acquire D Sam Rogers from Norwegian club
The Chicago Fire acquired defender Sam Rogers from Norwegian first-division side Lillestrom SK on Monday.,Transfer terms were not disclosed. Rogers, 25, is under contract through 2026 and Chicago holds club options for 2027 and 2028.,"Reinforcing the backline has been a priority for us during this t...
CF Montreal sign F Prince Owusu to two-year deal
CF Montreal announced the signing of forward Prince Owusu to a two-year contract on Monday.,The deal includes an option year for 2027 for the 28-year-old German international.,Montreal traded up to $250,000 in general allocation money to Toronto FC to obtain the right of first refusal.,Owusu scored ...
FC Dallas trade M Paul Arriola to Sounders
FC Dallas traded veteran midfielder Paul Arriola to the Seattle Sounders on Monday.,In exchange, Dallas receives up to $300,000 in general allocation money and Seattle's 2026 first-round draft pick.,Dallas will also retain a portion of Arriola's salary for the 2025 campaign.,Arriola, 29, tallied fiv...
Earthquakes acquire Cristian 'Chicho' Arango from RSL
The San Jose Earthquakes acquired forward Cristian "Chicho" Arango from Real Salt Lake on Saturday.,Real Salt Lake will receive $1.4 million in General Allocation Money split evenly across the next two seasons and a 2026 international roster spot from the Earthquakes.,"We're pleased to add one of Ma...
Revs acquire F Ignatius Ganago on loan from FC Nantes
The New England Revolution have acquired veteran forward/winger Ignatius Ganago from France's FC Nantes, the MLS club announced Friday.,The 25-year-old Cameroon international arrives on a six-month loan with an option to purchase. The loan will be extended six months if certain playing-time conditio...
Toronto FC tab Robin Fraser as head coach
Toronto FC named Robin Fraser as their new head coach on Friday.,Fraser, 58, effectively replaces John Herdman, who resigned on Nov. 29 after a little more than one season as the team's coach.,Fraser, who served as an assistant coach with Toronto FC from 2015-19, spent four years as head coach of th...
New York City FC sign homegrown M Jacob Arroyave
New York City FC signed 17-year-old midfielder Jacob Arroyave to a homegrown contract on Friday.,The Passaic, N.J., native is under contract through 2027 with an option for 2028.,"We're delighted that Jacob will officially join our first team roster in 2025," NYCFC sporting director David Lee said. ...
Sporting KC sign homegrown M Jacob Bartlett
Sporting Kansas City signed homegrown midfielder Jacob Bartlett through the 2027 season on Thursday.,The deal includes club options for 2028 and 2029 for the 19-year-old from Overland Park, Kan.,Bartlett appeared in 16 matches last fall (one goal) as a freshman at Notre Dame. He played with MLS NEXT...
Minnesota United re-sign veteran M Wil Trapp for 2025
Minnesota United FC re-signed veteran midfielder Wil Trapp for the 2025 season on Thursday.,The deal includes a 2026 club option for Trapp, who is heading into his fifth season with the club. He has eclipsed 2,000 minutes in each of the past four campaigns with the Loons.,"Wil is a leader at Minneso...
Crew sign GK Nicholas Hagen to multi-year extension
The Columbus Crew signed goalkeeper Nicholas Hagen through the 2026 season with options for 2027 and 2028, the club announced Thursday.,The 28-year-old Guatemala international made his MLS debut in 2024 and appeared in seven matches (six starts) across all competitions, including a 3-1 victory over ...
Crew sign former CF Montreal M Lassi Lappalainen
The Columbus Crew announced the signing of free agent midfielder Lassi Lappalainen on Wednesday.,The 26-year-old Finland international is under contract through the 2025 season with an option for 2026.,Lappalainen spent the past six seasons with CF Montreal, tallying 15 goals and 15 assists in 99 ML...
Sounders acquire All-Star Jesus Ferreira from FC Dallas
The Seattle Sounders acquired decorated FC Dallas forward Jesus Ferreira in a trade Wednesday.,Dallas received winger Leo Chu, up to $2.3 million in general allocation money and a 2025 international roster slot.,Ferreira, 24, recorded 53 goals and 34 assists in 163 matches with Dallas from 2017-24.,...
Sporting KC transfer F Alan Pulido to Mexico's Chivas
Forward Alan Pulido is returning to his native Mexico after five years with Sporting Kansas City.,The MLS club announced his transfer to Liga MX side Chivas Guadalajara on Tuesday night.,The transfer fee was not disclosed for Pulido, 33, who arrived from Chivas in 2020 for a Sporting KC-record $9.5 ...
Revolution sign Ugandan teenager Allan Oyirwoth
The New England Revolution signed 17-year-old Ugandan midfielder Allan Oyirwoth on Wednesday.,The deal takes effect on his 18th birthday on Jan. 23 and runs through 2028 with a club option for 2029.,Oyirwoth already has earned two caps for Uganda's senior national team.,"Allan Oyirwoth is one of the...