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Alex Freeman’s meteoric rise from MLS NEXT Pro prospect to breakout star with Orlando City and the United States men's national team was one of the biggest stories of the 2025 MLS season.

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Transfer Orlando City have transferred defender Alex Freeman to LaLiga side Villarreal CF, continuing the United States international's meteoric rise ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Facundo Torres knows lofty expectations await him as Austin FC’s newest Designated Player.

First kick is just over three weeks away, which means that teams around the league are starting to scramble to fill some roster holes (or, in some cases, to create new roster holes that will subsequently need to be filled).

Mateusz Bogusz is back in MLS after a year in LIGA MX with Cruz Azul, and he’s eager to embrace great expectations as Houston Dynamo FC’s newest Designated Player.

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing The San Jose Earthquakes have acquired forward Timo Werner from German Bundesliga side RB Leipzig, the club announced Thursday. The 29-year-old German international is under contract through June 2028. He will occupy a Designated Player roster spot and represents one of San Jose's biggest-ever transfers. To

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Houston Dynamo FC have acquired midfielder Mateusz Bogusz from LIGA MX side Cruz Azul, the club announced Thursday. The 24-year-old Polish international is under contract through 2027-28 with options through the 2029-30 season. He will occupy a Designated Player roster spot. Bogusz arrives for reportedly up

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Red Bull New York have acquired goalkeeper Ethan Horvath from EFL League One side Cardiff City on a free transfer, the club announced Thursday. The 30-year-old United States international is under contract through June 2027 with options for the 2027-28 and 2028-29 MLS seasons. To complete

Your calendar eyes don’t deceive you: February looms, which means opening day 2026 is almost upon us.

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing New York City FC have acquired defender Kai Trewin from Australian A-League side Melbourne City FC, the club announced Tuesday. The 24-year-old Australian international is signed through the 2028-29 MLS season with an option for 2029-30. “Kai brings versatility to our group and solidifies himself as

San Diego FC make their Concacaf Champions Cup debut with a Round One, Leg 1 home match against LIGA MX side Pumas UNAM on Tuesday evening.

Key Insights - Polymarket becomes an Official Partner of Major League Soccer and an Official Partner of Leagues Cup in the United States. - The partnership reflects MLS and SUM’s commitment to innovation by bringing prediction‑based insights into the fan experience, giving supporters new ways to anticipate outcomes, follow season‑long

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing The LA Galaxy have extended forward Matheus Nascimento's loan from Brazilian Série A side Botafogo through June 2026 with a purchase option, the club announced Friday. The 21-year-old Brazil youth international spent the 2025 season on loan with LA, contributing 6g/4a in 28 appearances across all

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Austin FC have acquired winger Facundo Torres from Brazilian Série A side Palmeiras, the club announced Friday. The 25-year-old Uruguay international is signed through the 2029-30 season with an option for 2030-31. A former Orlando City standout, he returns to MLS for a reported $9.5 million

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Loan - MTL receive: Tomás Avilés - MIA receive: Int'l Roster Slot CF Montréal have acquired center back Tomás Avilés on loan from Inter Miami CF for the 2026 MLS season, the clubs announced Friday. The deal includes a purchase option following the loan. In exchange for

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension San Diego FC have signed defender Luca Bombino to a contract extension through the 2028-29 season with an option for 2029-30. Amidst his breakout debut season on loan in 2025, San Diego permanently acquired the 19-year-old LAFC Academy graduate from the Black & Gold last November.

We’re starting to kick our season preview content into gear.

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension The LA Galaxy have signed left back John Nelson to a contract extension through the 2027-28 MLS season with an option for 2028-29, the club announced Tuesday. The 27-year-old former US youth international has 1g/3a in 71 appearances across all competitions since joining the Galaxy ahead

Another day, another transfer window drama, amirite?

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension FC Dallas have signed homegrown defender Nolan Norris to a contract extension through the 2028-29 MLS season with an option for 2029-30, the club announced Thursday. The 20-year-old has recorded one assist in 20 MLS appearances for Dallas, including a career-high 13 regular-season appearances ahead of

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing FC Cincinnati have acquired winger Bryan Ramírez from Ecuadorian top-flight side LDU Quito, the club announced Thursday.

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Mutual contract termination Chicago Fire FC and midfielder Kellyn Acosta have mutually terminated his contract, the club announced Wednesday. The 30-year-old United States international spent the last two seasons in Chicago, tallying 3g/3a in 53 regular-season appearances. “We thank Kellyn for his contributions to Chicago both on

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension San Diego FC have signed winger Anders Dreyer to a contract extension through the 2028-29 MLS season with an option through 2029-30, the club announced Wednesday. ​

Let's take a team-by-team look at where all 30 MLS clubs stand re: how they’re using their Designated Player and U22 Initiative slots. Think of it as a refresher as teams around the league report for preseason this week.

Let's take a team-by-team look at where all 30 MLS clubs stand re: how they’re using their Designated Player and U22 Initiative slots. Think of it as a refresher as teams around the league report for preseason this week.