The MLS summer transfer window closes on Wednesday, August 7 at 11:59 pm CT and we're tracking all the latest moves ahead of the deadline.
Here are some other resources that should prove helpful during what we expect to be a very busy day:
- MLS summer Transfer Tracker
- 2019 Trade Tracker
- Club-by-Club 2019 transactions
- All 24 MLS team rosters
- How MLS rosters work
Thursday, Aug. 8, 2:05pm
The Seattle Sounders beat the buzzer with a few signings, too.
Seattle added central midfielder Emanuel Cecchini on loan from Spanish side Malaga CF with the help of TAM and brought MLS veteran Luis Silva back to the league after a stint with FC Honka of the Finnish first division.
How important will these moves be as clubs jockey for places 2-9 in the Western Conference?
Thursday, Aug. 8, 1:05pm
The Houston Dynamo have work to do if they are to clamber back into the Western Conference playoff picture, and their deadline-day dealings reflect that. La Naranja have now announced the arrival of winger Niko Hansen via a trade with the Columbus Crew, offering another wide option for coach Wilmer Cabrera.
Thursday, Aug. 8, 11:01am
They did it again, didn't they?
The LA Galaxy have acquired 23-year-old Argentinian World Cup star Cristian Pavon on loan with option to buy from Boca Juniors. He won't count as a DP this season.
Where to start? This is a player who was rumored for a $40 million-ish move to Europe after the World Cup, with Arsenal among other heavyweights vying for his signature. He will immediately become one of the league's most exciting players when in form and elevate the Galaxy's attack, which has taken criticism for being too Zlatan-heavy.
It was the domino we've all been waiting to fall, the No. 1 saga of the Secondary Transfer Window. It'd be poetic if he's the last signing announced, but there may still be more we haven't learned about yet. Stay tuned.
Thursday, Aug. 8, 10:07am
Oh man, a little GAM for TAM to set the table for the rest of the day. Get juiced.
Thursday, Aug. 8, 9:56am
Good morning! Just because the window is closed, that doesn't mean more deals won't leak out. If paperwork was completed late last night, moves can be announced today.
FC Cincinnati are proof positive this AM, announcing two signings.
First, three-time capped US international Joe Gyau from German side MSV Duisburg. The 26-year-old has spent his entire career in Germany, though most of his senior appearances have come in the German third tier.
Next, they acquired Haitian winger Derrick Etienne Jr. from the New York Red Bulls on loan with option to buy. Etienne, a Red Bulls Homegrown, has had difficulty finding playing time under Chris Armas, with just five starts this season. The 26-year-old made five starts in 2019.
The pair of players give new head coach Ron Jans more ammo to play the Dutch-favored 4-3-3 formation, adding to the club's depth of pacey wingers.
Wednesday, Aug. 7, 11:20pm
Reports out of either end of Canada are saying that a mooted trade of striker Anthony Jackson-Hamel from Montreal to Vancouver have fallen apart at the 11th hour, literally, with the two clubs unable to reach terms on how the Canadian international's 2019 salary-cap hit would be split:
Wednesday, Aug. 7, 9:45pm
The long Cristian Pavon-to-LA saga looks set to wrap up with the Galaxy signing the 2018 World Cup veteran on loan from Boca Juniors in his native Argentina.
Pavon's status as a TAM player in 2019 means LA can keep him on their roster along with their three current Designated Players: Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Jonathan Dos Santos and Romain Alessandrini. However, The Athletic's Paul Tenorio reports that LA would likely have to open up a DP slot in 2020 should they wish to extend his stay in Southern California.
Wednesday, Aug. 7, 9:40pm
After an unsuccessful stint with Sporting Kansas City, Kelyn Rowe is on the move again as the midfielder has been traded to Real Salt Lake for $75,000 in Targeted Allocation Money and an international roster spot. The midfielder played 690 minutes with Sporting, but has not appeared in a match for two months.
Wednesday, Aug. 7, 9:00 pm
Minnesota United FC completed a much-rumored move on Wednesday night, completing the signing of Uruguayan youth international Thomas Chacon. The 18-year-old was signed as a Young Designated Player and the transfer from Danubio FC reportedly cost the Loons $4 million.
Wednesday, Aug. 7, 8:45 pm
Are the Houston Dynamo making another late deal? Htown-based journalist and former Dynamo front-office executive Lester Gretsch says so, reporting that winger Niko Hansen, a 24-year-old Danish-American who's only played 246 league minutes this season, is headed from Columbus to the Bayou City:
Wednesday, Aug. 7, 8:30 pm
Sporting KC and Real Salt Lake are doing some deadline-night business, according to a Kansas City Star report. Creative midfielder Kelyn Rowe is apparently on the move from SKC to RSL in exchange for a 2019 international roster spot and $75,000 in Targeted Allocation Money.
Rowe moved to the Midwest from the New England Revolution in a three-way trade in December, but the onetime US national team pool member has not found his best form with Sporting. Interestingly, the two clubs will face off at Children's Mercy Park this weekend.
Wednesday, Aug. 7, 8:04 pm
The runaway league leaders added yet another weapon to their arsenal around sundown on the East Coast, as LAFC announced the acquisition of Uruguayan attacker Brian Rodriguez from PeƱarol, the same club that sold Diego Rossi to the Black & Gold ahead of their 2018 expansion debut.
The 19-year-old winger is highly rated as both a scorer and creator, arrives on a Young Designated Player contract and if media reports of a transfer fee in the neighborhood of $11 million are accurate, he's one of the most expensive transfers in MLS history.
Wednesday, Aug. 7, 7:01 pm
Christian Ramirez is on the move for a second summer deadline day in a row, after being traded to the Houston Dynamo by LAFC one year and one day after arriving in Southern California.
Ramirez, 28, has proven himself as a capable goalscorer at the MLS level with 27 goals in two-and-a-half years in the league, and has two caps for the US national team.
Wednesday, Aug. 7 ā 6:19 pm ET
The Montreal Impact have welcomed Ballou Tabla home, as the academy product joins Remi Garde's club on loan for six months from Barcelona B.
Tabla, 20, first turned pro with the Impact in 2017, when he scored two goals and two assists in 21 regular-season appearances.
Wednesday, Aug. 7 ā 6:01 pm ET
The New York Red Bulls have announced the acquisition of English winger Josh Sims on loan through the end of the 2019 season.
The 22-year-old product of the vaunted Southampton academy has also spent time on loan at fellow English club Reading.
Wednesday, Aug. 7 ā 5:46 pm ET
Michael Azira is on the move again.
Azira, who turns 32 in a few weeks, was acquired by the Impact around this time last year. The Fire will be his fourth MLS team in six seasons.
The Impact get the No. 1 spot in the Allocation Order, which they are set to use to add Ballou Tabla on loan from Barcelona B.
Wednesday, Aug. 7 ā 5:39 pm ET
Details have begun to emerge surrounding the Dynamo's reported acquisition of Christian Ramirez from LAFC.
Ramirez was acquired for $1 million in allocation from Minnesota United a year ago, so the price could potentially be a shrewd pick up by the Dynamo.
Now: Will he be acquired to partner Mauro Manotas, or is he added to replace him?
Wednesday, Aug. 7 ā 5:01 pm ET
As the Galaxy continue their pursuit of making room for Cristian Pavon -- and, still, no deal is complete for the Argentine -- L.A. might offload another veteran.
Galaxy ownership AEG own 45% of Hammarby, it should be noted.
Skjelvik has made 14 starts for the Galaxy this season though hasn't overly impressed since joining ahead of the 2018 season. With a significant budget charge making him one of the league's most expensive defenders, the Galaxy could free up some money.
Wednesday, Aug. 7 ā 4:51 pm ET
Christian Ramirez might be on the move.
Ramirez hasn't quite lived up to expectations with LAFC after being acquired nearly a year ago to the day for up to $1 million in allocation money. The 28-year-old has started just one of LAFC's last seven matches.
Could this potential deal mean anything for the future of Mauro Manotas? The Dynamo talisman is subject of interest abroad, particularly in Liga MX.
Wednesday, Aug. 7 ā 4:26 pm ET
Reinforcements for the Red Bulls?
Josh Sims, a 22-year-old English winger, has made 20 Premier League appearances for Southampton, though just four starts. He had two assists in 17 appearances (five starts) on loan with Reading in the Championship last year.
Wednesday, Aug. 7 ā 4:11 pm ET
Hmmmmmm....
Wednesday, Aug. 7 ā 3:03 pm ET
It's official: Ola Kamara is back in MLS.
D.C. United have acquired the Norwegian international from Chinese side Shenzhen F.C. for a $2.5 million fee, the club announced Wednesday. He left the Galaxy for the Chinese Premier League earlier this year. The club first had to acquire the No. 1 spot in the 2019 Allocation Ranking from the Colorado Rapids in exchange for $200,000 GAM.
Wednesday, Aug. 7 ā 2:59 pm ET
It appears that Cristian Pavon is in training with the LA Galaxy ahead of his potential move to the club.
Wednesday, Aug. 7 ā 2:32 pm ET
Diego Rossi is a wanted man. According to a report, Fiorentina are ready to pay up to $17 million for the Uruguayan.
Rossi, 21, is enjoying a fantastic second season in MLS, with 13 goals and five assists in 23 appearances.
Wednesday, Aug. 7 ā 2:17 pm ET
After signing Bojan, the Montreal Impact aren't done adding attacking pieces.
Barcelona B announced that the club had sent winger Ballou Tabla on loan to the Impact for the rest of the season, back to the club where the Canadian broke through.
The 20-year-old hasn't found regular playing time in his year and a half in Spain and will look for it at Montreal, though he joins a crowded locker room for attacking minutes. With Ignacio Piatti, Lassi Lappalainen, Orji Okwonkwo, Maxi Urruti and others already on the team, it won't be easy for Ballou to break in.
Wednesday, Aug. 7 ā 1:11 pm ET
Wednesday, Aug. 7 ā 1:01 pm ET
Heavily-rumored, now official: D.C. United have acquired LA Galaxy midfielder Ema Boateng in exchange for $250,000 TAM.
Boateng, 25, adds depth to the D.C. attacking ranks while moving the Galaxy one step closer to acquiring Pavon.
Wednesday, Aug. 7 ā 12:34 pm ET
After years of speculation, Bojan has joined MLS.
The former wunderkind, once Europe's brightest prospect and considered to be the next Lionel Messi, has joined the Montreal Impact as a free agent after leaving Stoke City.
Bojan, 28, can help accentuate an already-strong Impact attack when healthy, with Ignacio Piatti, Lassi Lappalainen, Orji Okwonkwo and Maxi Urruti. He most often plays No. 10 or second striker, though is comfortable playing on the wings as well.
Wednesday, Aug. 7 ā 12:03 pm ET
Nashville SC have made another splash, acquiring defensive midfielder Anibal Godoy from the San Jose Earthquakes in exchange for $650,000 GAM. He will remain with the Quakes this season as the trade doesn't take effect until January 1, 2020.
Godoy, 29, has made 99 appearances for the Quakes since joining in 2015 and is the fifth player to join Nashville's inaugural roster for 2020 alongside David Accam, Derrick Jones, Cameron Lancaster and Daniel RĆos. He will immediately add defensive stability and MLS experience to the expansion side next year.
He is currently out with an abdominal injury, though should return soon.
Wednesday, Aug. 7 ā 11:22 am ET
There are a couple of new faces at training for D.C. United today.
One confirmed addition -- Felipe -- and one heavily reported acquisition -- Emmanuel Boateng -- are wearing the D.C. crest at training with new teammates.
Wednesday, Aug. 7 ā 10:20 am ET
It's official: Gaston Sauro has left Columbus Crew SC for Liga MX's Toluca for an undisclosed transfer fee.
Sauro, 29, joined the Crew in 2015 though had yet to play a key role for a full season in Columbus prior to this one, which he made 15 starts. The Crew have been busy this summer, as Sauro represents the fourth departure while the club have added five players, including goalkeeper Eloy Room and young DP Luis Diaz.
The move will likely continue to benefit Homegrown center back Aboubacar Keita, who has started the club's last four games. He made his debut in July, not long after returning from playing regularly at the U-20 World Cup for the United States.
Wednesday, Aug. 7 ā 8:52 am ET
Not much to catch up on since last night, though this presents a good time to round up a few storylines to watch for today:
- Cristian Pavon to LA Galaxy
- Ola Kamara to D.C. United
- Emmanuel Boateng to D.C. United
- Bojan to the Montreal Impact
- Brian Rodriguez to LAFC
Tuesday, Aug. 6 ā 9:42 pm ET
Brian Rodriguez to LAFC a done deal?
Rodriguez, 19, just broke through in PeƱarol's first team, the same club that LAFC young star Diego Rossi made his professional debut with. A versatile attacker, Rodriguez played in the 2019 U-20 World Cup in Poland for Uruguay, and is capable of setting up goals as well as scoring.
Tuesday, Aug. 6 ā 8:42 pm ET
Bojan has landed north of the border. It appears the Montreal Impact will get their man.
Bojan, 28, left Stoke City on mutual consent early Tuesday morning, making him a free agent. A player long-rumored with a move to MLS may finally land.
The former Barcelona, Roma, Milan and Stoke player was once considered one of Europe's top prospects. His career hasn't exactly gone as planned and the creative attacker will look to rediscover his form.
Tuesday, Aug. 6 ā 6:30 pm ET
Reports throughout the day suggest the LA Galaxy are still confident in signing Boca Juniors' midfielder Cristian Pavon. They need to move some players, though. Keep an eye on this space, it's perhaps the biggest deal likely to happen (that we know about).
Tuesday, Aug. 6 ā 6:15 pm ET
The roster upheaval in Columbus continues.
Center back Gaston Sauro has departed the Crew for Toluca in Liga MX, per Jacob Myers of Dispatch.
The move frees up flexibility for Tim Bezbatchenko as well as continued development for Homegrown center back Aboubacar Keita, who has started the club's last four games. He made his debut in July, not long after returning from playing regularly at the U-20 World Cup for the United States.
Tuesday, Aug. 6 ā 6:00 pm ET
Well, we gotta start somewhere. Tuesday was a busy day for transfers, both official and reported, so let's recap everything through 6 pm ET.
The bombshell news that Wayne Rooney will be leaving D.C. United at the end of the season for a return to England kicked off the day, but there was much more on the docket. A lot of it ran through D.C. United, though.
A quick recap:
- Inter Miami signed Venezuelan 19-year-old DM/CB Christian Makoun from Zamora FC
- Vancouver Whitecaps added winger Michaell Chirinos on loan from CD Olimpia
- D.C. acquired Felipe from the Vancouver Whitecaps
- D.C. reportedly finalized deal for Ola Kamara
- D.C. reportedly acquired Ema Boateng from the LA Galaxy
- D.C. reportedly "deep in talks" with Argentinian winger Mateo Garcia
For more on those moves, we covered it at length right here.
D.C. also made a few trades including GAM, TAM and international slots but no players. Refer to the trade tracker for more details.
