USMNT & MLS transfer news today: Latest reports & rumors from American soccer

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<p>Juventus are considering offloading Timothy Weah after just one season with the Serie A giants, <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/serie-a/juventus/2024/03/25-124618677/weah_juve_al_bivio_c_e_solo_un_modo_per_non_salutarlo_gia_" target="_blank"><em>Tuttosport</em></a> reports.</p><p>The USMNT winger reportedly hasn't done nearly enough to impress manager Massimiliano Allegri, who is now prepared to cut his losses and cash in on the former Lille star.</p><p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/juventus-considering-selling-tim-weah-usmnt-star-out-of-favor-serie-a-side-massimiliano-allegri/blt541400b423ebd078" target="_blank">Check out the full story on GOAL!</a></p>

Juve looking to sell Weah after just one year

<p>Denis Bouanga has extended his contract with Los Angeles FC. The deal will take the 2023 MLS Golden Boot winner through 2028, putting to bed any speculation that he might have been plotting an escape from LA.</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">LAFC has signed reigning MLS Golden Boot winner Denis Bouanga to a new, long-term contract extension through 2028.<br><br>The new deal puts to bed any transfer rumors and secures Bouanga's future with LAFC. <a href="https://t.co/Yde8z0IJzC">pic.twitter.com/Yde8z0IJzC</a></p>— Tom Bogert (@tombogert) <a href="https://twitter.com/tombogert/status/1766198728350720391?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 8, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Bouanga agrees contract extension

<p>Charlotte FC have strengthened their attack with the signing of Israeli winger Liel Abada from Scottish Premier League heavyweights Celtic for a club-record transfer fee.</p><p>Abada joins the Crown as a Young Designated Played for a reported fee of around $8m, according to MLS insider <a href="https://twitter.com/tombogert/status/1765824398450147453" target="_blank"><strong>Tom Bogert</strong></a> of The Athletic.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Charlotte FC has completed their club-record signing of Israeli winger Liel Abada from Celtic. Fee around $8m.<br><br>Abada, 22, won the PFA Scotland Young Player of the Year award in 2021–22. 10 caps with Israel. <a href="https://t.co/cFIpjVlJUO">https://t.co/cFIpjVlJUO</a> <a href="https://t.co/Gxn65Upnak">pic.twitter.com/Gxn65Upnak</a></p>— Tom Bogert (@tombogert) <a href="https://twitter.com/tombogert/status/1765824398450147453?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 7, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Charlotte FC sign Israeli winger Liel Abada from Celtic

<p>Talismanic German forward Hany Mukhtar is tipped to extend his contract with Nashville as the American side is vying to tie him until 2027.</p><p>Mukhtar bagged 15 goals and nine assists in the 2023 MLS campaign and he'll play an influential role in Coyotes' success this season as well.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🟡⚫️🇺🇸 Understand MLS side Nashville have agreed on new deal for Hany Mukhtar until 2027.<br><br>Agreement sealed for 28 year old forward who’s set to sign new contract soon. <a href="https://t.co/XX8jlt31Yj">pic.twitter.com/XX8jlt31Yj</a></p>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1765419081933463953?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 6, 2024</a></blockquote><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Hany Mukhtar touted to extend Nashville SC contract until 2027

<p>According to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/transfer/news/12691/13087245/celtic-transfer-news-liel-abada-set-to-join-mls-side-charlotte-fc-in-10m-deal" target="_blank"><strong>Sky Sports</strong></a>, Celtic have reached an agreement with MLS outfit Charlotte FC to sell winger Liel Abada in a deal worth $12.6 million (£10m).</p><p>The Israel international will travel to America this week to undergo a medical and finalise his move to MLS</p>

Liel Abada set to join MLS side Charlotte FC in $12.6m deal

<p>Every American rated as Josh Sargent joins Christian Pulisic at the top while Folarin Balogun falls. <span>For years, U.S. men's national team fans counted themselves lucky if they could watch one or two of their biggest stars shine in Europe. Now, any league you watch on any given day will have an American star on display.</span></p><p>This season, as USMNT stars feature all over Europe, <strong>GOAL</strong> will track all of the key Americans abroad as they make their way at club level:</p><p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/usmnt-europe-power-rankings/blta28829e42b5a33ae" target="_self"><strong>Check out our ratings</strong></a></p><p></p>

USMNT in Europe Power Rankings

GOAL tracks the progress of all of the key Americans in Europe throughout the 2023-24 season

<p>The Western Conference club are rumored to be in talks with Pereira defender Carlos Emiro Garcés over a season-long loan to the Los Angeles-based club. The 22-year-old has reportedly agreed personal terms with the Galaxy over the deal, while also working to secure his work Visa, per <a href="https://twitter.com/psierrar/status/1774475087028027702?s=46" target="_blank">journalist Pipe Sierra.</a></p>

LA Galaxy chasing defender Carlos Emiro Garcés

<p>Arriving in 2025, SDFC are now starting to come together as an organization and as a front office. According to transfere guru Fabrizio Romano, the West Coast club are set to appoint AS Monaco Technical Director Carlos Avina as their new Director.</p><p>Avina has previous experience in Liga MX with Club America and in Belgium with Cercle Brugge.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨🇺🇸 EXCL: AS Monaco technical director Carlos Aviña, on the verge of joining MLS side San Diego FC as new director.<br><br>Talks at advanced stages as deal now set to be completed soon if all goes to plan after important job at Monaco for Mexican director. <a href="https://t.co/t7lnHxvdNC">pic.twitter.com/t7lnHxvdNC</a></p>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1775178654353408011?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 2, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>The club will be growing over the coming months, with both a head coach and and player signings to follow.</p>

2025 MLS expansion side San Diego FC secure Monaco talent

<p>According to <a href="https://theathletic.com/5352142/2024/03/19/olivier-giroud-lafc-ac-milan/" target="_blank">The Athletic,</a> The French superstar is nearing a move to the 2022 MLS Champions. His contract in Milan runs out at the end of 2024, and LAFC are pushing hard to make a move happen.</p><p>Read the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/olivier-giroud-closer-mls-lafc-advanced-talks-sign-ac-milan-forward-frenchman-eyes-reunion-hugo-lloris/bltbce18f207591ef63" target="_blank">full story here.</a></p>

Olivier Giroud edging closer to LAFC

<p>Former Trinidad and Tobago men's national team head coach and 2006 World Cup defender Dennis Lawrence has joined Minnesota United from EFL Championship side Coventry City.</p><p>The Loons' have confirmed on their <a href="https://www.mnufc.com/news/dennis-lawrence-announced-as-minnesota-united-assistant-coach" target="_blank"><strong>official website </strong></a>about Lawrence's appointment as a first-team assistant coach under new Loons' head coach Eric Ramsay, who was Erik ten Hag's first-team coach at Manchester United.</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/C4dW2XpOEzt/?hl=en" data-instgrm-version="13" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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Minnesota United poach assistant coach from EFL Championship

<p>Good news for Nashville as Hany Mukhtar signs a contract extension until 2026, with an option for 2027 included.</p><p>"We're just getting started!" 👇</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">“We’re just at the start.”<br><br>Hany Mukhtar addresses the <a href="https://twitter.com/NashvilleSC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NashvilleSC</a> crowd ahead of tonight’s game after signing a contract extension. <br><br> <a href="https://t.co/rspSbXN2AG">pic.twitter.com/rspSbXN2AG</a></p>— Major League Soccer (@MLS) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLS/status/1765922395452276987?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 8, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Contract extension for Hany Mukhtar 🤝

<p>Lionel Messi is yet to be joined at Inter Miami by fellow Argentine Marcelo Weigandt, with a million dollar reason for the transfer delay.</p><p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/explained-million-dollar-reason-why-lionel-messi-hasnt-been-joined-inter-miami-marcelo-weigandt-four-year-contract-mls/blt91a0ca88ea59e84f" target="_blank"><strong>Read the full story here!</strong></a></p>

Explained: The $1m reason why Messi hasn’t been joined by Weigandt

<p>Canadian midfielder and Vancouver Whitecaps faithful Russell Teibert has officially announced his retirement from the game. Teibert spent 16 long years at the Whitecaps with an astonishing <span>301 appearances in all competitions for the MLS outfit.</span></p>

Vancouver Whitecaps' veteran announces retirement from football

<p>Inter Miami CF have announced the departure of their midfielder Jean Mota to Brazilian top-flight side Vitória.</p><p>The 30-year-old had joined in December 2021 from Santos FC and picked up two goals and seven assists 48 league matches.</p><p>"We would like to thank Jean for his dedication and contributions throughout his time at Inter Miami and wish him well in this next step in his career as he returns home to Brazil," chief soccer officer and sporting director Chris Henderson said in a release.</p><p>"This move gives us flexibility as we continue building our squad to compete for titles this season."</p><p>Mota has followed DeAndre Yedlin out of Inter Miami and is latest in a series of exits at the club.</p>

Jean Mota leaves Inter Miami

<p>Minnesota United FC have brought in defender Hugo Bacharach, who has s tigned a contract till the end of the 2024 MLS season. The contract has options to be extended till 2027. </p><p>The 22-year-old Spaniard was selected as the No. 9 overall pick in the MLS SuperDraft by the club.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>

Minnesota United sign Hugo Bacharach

<p>According to The Athletic, the Portland Timbers are in advanced talks to sign Argentine forward Germán Berterame from CF Monterrey.</p><p>The Timbers have launched a bid worth $15 million, which would be one of the biggest deals in MLS history. The deal is not agreed or finalized yet.</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BREAKING: Portland Timbers in advanced talks to sign sign forward Germán Berterame from CF Monterrey with a bid around $15m, per sources. <a href="https://twitter.com/CLMerlo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CLMerlo</a> 1st.<br><br>Nothing agreed yet but Portland working on it. Monterrey could still keep him. TBD ⏳<a href="https://t.co/thqSGBSnp7">https://t.co/thqSGBSnp7</a></p>— Tom Bogert (@tombogert) <a href="https://twitter.com/tombogert/status/1764072470020046996?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 2, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Portland Timbers offer $15 million for Monterrey's Germán Berterame

<p>LAFC legend Carlos Vela has been without a club since leaving the Black and Gold at the end of last season. However, he is set to remain in MLS despite extensive rumours of a move to Liga MX.</p><p>According to <a href="https://theathletic.com/5310130/2024/03/01/carlos-vela-san-jose-earthquakes-mls/" target="_blank"><strong>The Athletic</strong></a>, the San Jose Earthquakes are in advanced talks to sign free agent Vela. It has previously been reported that the Quakes were in the market for a designated player attacking midfielder as Cade Cowell's replacement.</p><p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/mls-carlos-vela-lafc-san-jose-earthquakes/blt7878c5d1f65b5b4a" target="_blank"><strong>Read full story on GOAL!</strong></a></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sources: San Jose Earthquakes in advanced talks to sign star free agent Carlos Vela.<br><br>Deal not decided/done yet but could get there soon. Almost definitely would be DP deal.<br><br>Vela, 35, had 9g/7a in 34 regular season apps (2k mins) last year. LAFC legend. <a href="https://t.co/dPyF84zFg5">https://t.co/dPyF84zFg5</a></p>— Tom Bogert (@tombogert) <a href="https://twitter.com/tombogert/status/1763598960076186001?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 1, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Carlos Vela in advanced talks to sign with San Jose Earthquakes

<p>MLS side Seattle Sounders have just announced one of the shortest contracts in football history. On Thursday, Sounders confirmed that midfielder Osvaldo 'Ozzie' Alonso will be returning to the club this week to sign a one-day contract.</p><p>The news comes after Alonso announced his retirement from football in January, after playing 15 seasons in the MLS and also turning out for the likes of Minnesota United and Atlanta United.</p><p>The short deal essentially means he will formally retire with the club he played 338 times for.</p><p></p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/C33mKwWvwRm/" data-instgrm-version="13" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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Osvaldo Alonso signs one-day contract to retire with Sounders

<p>The ex-Newcastle United youngster joined TFC in MLS on a free transfer. He is set to link-up with Lorenzo insigne and Federico Bernardeschi in Canada as they look to turn a door on their 2023 campaign.</p><p>Ready the<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/matty-longstaff-lorenzo-insigne-newcastle-midfielder-mls-toronto-fc/blteefc5e3ccb86b723" target="_blank"> entire story here.</a></p>

Toronto FC sign Matty Longstaff

<p>According to football journalist <a href="https://twitter.com/CraigHope_DM/status/1763224310410322150" target="_blank"><strong>Craig Hope</strong></a>, 23-year-old English midfielder Matty Longstaff is on the verge of moving to Canada to sign for Eastern Conference side Toronto FC as he looks to reignite his football career after recovering from a serious knee injury.</p><p>The midfielder first burst onto the scene at Premier League side Newcastle United under Steve Bruce in 2019 and scored a remarkable winner against Manchester United on his Premier League debut for the club. He struggled to nail down a regular starting spot at the club, making just 20 senior appearances in all competitions before parting ways.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🇨🇦 Great news from Canada, I’m told Matty Longstaff is about to sign for Toronto FC in MLS<br><br>⚫️ Ex NUFC midfielder is fit again after serious knee injury &amp; doing very well</p>— Craig Hope (@CraigHope_DM) <a href="https://twitter.com/CraigHope_DM/status/1763224310410322150?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 29, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Toronto FC set to sign former Newcastle United midfielder Longstaff

<p>According to a report from Spanish outlet <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20240228/1002198761/sergi-roberto-rechazo-oferta-arabia-saudi.html" target="_blank"><strong>Mundo Deportivo</strong></a>, veteran Barcelona midfielder Sergi Roberto has been considering making a Major League Soccer move for quite some time, and there are chances that he might leave at the end of the season when his contract is up.</p><p>The aforementioned outlet mentions that while he will also have the option to move to Saudi Arabia, he is leaning towards moving to the United States.</p><p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/sergi-roberto-lionel-messi-mls-barcelona-star-rejects-saudi-arabia-offer-inter-miami-transfer-links/bltdde6f888275dc11f#csdea6b23d0334a7e7" target="_blank"><strong>Read the full story</strong></a></p>

Sergi Roberto wants to join Messi in MLS?

<p>MLS side Minnesota United have roped in Eric Ramsay as their new head coach for the 2024 MLS season.</p><p>Ramsay served at Manchester United under Erik ten Hag and the new manager would want to use his experience of training the Red Devils at Minnesota United.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🔵🇺🇸 Official: Eric Ramsay has signed in as new Minnesota United head coach.<br><br>Ramsay joins the club from Manchester United, where he served as a first-team coach under current manager Erik ten Hag.<br><br>Exclusive story, confirmed. <a href="https://t.co/ozKARwku7V">pic.twitter.com/ozKARwku7V</a></p>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1762253615731798409?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 26, 2024</a></blockquote><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Minnesota United sign new head coach from Manchester United

<p>Kevin De Bruyne has become one of the all-time great midfielders during his time at Manchester City and it looks like he is beginning to mull over a future away from the Premier League.</p><p>While Saudi money remains alluring, De Bruyne reportedly prefers the prospect of following Lionel Messi's footsteps to Cristiano Ronaldo's.</p><p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/kevin-de-bruyne-lionel-messi-man-city-snub-saudi-mls/blt8ae5adfc92b2312c" target="_blank"><strong>Jacob Schneider has the low-down!</strong></a></p>

De Bruyne to follow Messi to MLS?

Where would be best for the Belgian maestro?

<p>Philippe Coutinho is reluctant to be drawn on transfer gossip but says you "never know" when it comes to a possible reunion with Lionel Messi in MLS.</p><p>“I only think about the moment," Coutinho told <em>SPORT</em>. "I want to be well, prepare well, play good games, enjoy football. We never know what will happen in the future."</p><p>The 68-cap Brazil international, who counts Liverpool, Inter and Bayern Munich among his former clubs, played alongside Messi at Barcelona, where he featured for four seasons between 2018 and 2022.</p><p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/philippe-coutinho-response-lionel-messi-reunion-rumours-mls-inter-miami/blt38b6a3dc44bcfe14" target="_blank"><strong>Read the full story</strong></a></p>

Coutinho-Messi reunion on the cards?

Brazil star leaves the door open to MLS move

<p><span>Houston Dynamo FC have announced the signing of midfielder Ousmane Sylla through the 2024 MLS season with an option of extending, the club announced on Saturday.</span></p><p>The Dynamo selected Sylla during the second round (No. 55 overall) of the 2024 MLS SuperDraft out of Clemson University.</p><p>General manager Pat Onstad said in a press release: “Ousmane is a tremendous young player who proved his talented skillset at the collegiate level, winning numerous individual accolades and team honors.</p><p>“He joined us for preseason, where he confirmed why the club had its eye on him as we navigated the draft process. We are thrilled he will begin his professional career in Houston and look forward to watching him develop in the years to come.”&nbsp;</p><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/C3v7S-4MV-X/" data-instgrm-version="13" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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Houston Dynamo sign midfielder Ousmane Sylla

<p>FC Cincinnati have signed winger Luca Orellano on loan from Brazilian top-flight side Vasco da Gama for the upcoming season - with a purchase option. San Jose Earthquakes have roped in defender Jamar Ricketts through 2024 - with options through to 2025-27.</p><p>FC Dallas have loaned homegrown goalkeeper Antonio Carrera to USL Championship side North Carolina FC and Philadelphia Union have loaned attacker Joaquin Torres to Club Deportivo Universidad Catolica.</p><p>Carrera - a US youth international - can be recalled by FC Dallas at any time, while the Chilean top-flight outfit will have a purchase option after 2024 in Torres' case.</p>

A round-up of some other MLS ins & outs

Cincinnati sign Orellano, San Jose Earthquakes rope in Ricketts

<p>With newly acquired Designated Players <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/la-galaxy-designated-players-gabriel-pec-joseph-paintsil-available-lionel-messi-inter-miami/bltc709745f76da1b9d#csb5d6edc73eb31d03" target="_blank">Gabriel Pec and Joseph Paintsil both available for selection against Lionel Messi and Inter Miami</a>, LA Galaxy have also signed SuperDraft pick Tucker Lepley out of UCLA, and Aaron Bibout from their MLS Next Pro side.</p><p>Lepley has signed through the 2024 season with options from 2025-27, while 18-year-old Bibout will occupy an international roster spot through the 2025 MLS season with options years for 2026-27.</p><p>On the other hand, the Galaxy have parted ways with goalkeeper Jonathan Bond and defender Chris Mavinga.</p><p>LA Galaxy are set for a marquee MLS showdown against Lionel Messi's Inter Miami CF on Sunday, February 25, at 9 pm ET (watch on <a href="https://tv.apple.com/channel/tvs.sbd.7000?itsct=goal_mls&amp;itscg=30200&amp;at=1010l39UY" target="_blank"><strong>Apple TV</strong></a>, through the <a href="https://tv.apple.com/channel/tvs.sbd.7000?itsct=goal_mls&amp;itscg=30200&amp;at=1010l39UY" target="_blank"><strong>MLS Season Pass</strong></a>).</p>

LA Galaxy is getting Inter Miami ready!

<p>Toronto FC have recently announced the signings of French defender Nicksoen Gomis and Canadian international fullback Richie Laryea<span></span> from Sheffield United and Nottingham Forest, respectively, besides re-signing <span>Trinidad and Tobago </span>goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh.</p><p>Gomis has penned a two-year deal until the 2025 MLS season, with options to extend in 2026. Laryea will start his third stint at the club, through the 2026 season with an option for 2027, whereas Ranjitsingh for the upcoming term.</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">Renfort défensif 💪🇫🇷<br><br>Toronto FC sign French Defender Nicksoen Gomis <a href="https://twitter.com/NicksoenGomis?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NicksoenGomis</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TFCLive?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TFCLive</a></p>— Toronto FC (@TorontoFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/TorontoFC/status/1761146580348944686?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 23, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">There’s history here 📚<a href="https://twitter.com/RichieLaryea_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RichieLaryea_</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TFCLive?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TFCLive</a> <a href="https://t.co/O697CBQb7v">pic.twitter.com/O697CBQb7v</a></p>— Toronto FC (@TorontoFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/TorontoFC/status/1761037089989112229?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 23, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Signed, sealed, delivered ✍️<br><br>Toronto FC sign goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh to a new contract<a href="https://twitter.com/gregranjitsingh?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@gregranjitsingh</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TFCLive?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TFCLive</a></p>— Toronto FC (@TorontoFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/TorontoFC/status/1760718686883643422?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 22, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Toronto FC reinforce backline with recent signings

<p>Inter Miami have officially landed Argentine talent Federico Redondo for a fee of $8m from Argentinos Juniors.</p><p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/federico-redondo-inter-miami-signs-via-u-22-initiative-lionel-messi/blt9b0715d7816730a0" target="_blank"><strong>See our full story</strong></a></p>

Inter Miami officially land Federico Redondo

Son of Real Madrid great Fernando - and international compatriot of Lionel Messi - signs via U22 initiative

<p>LA Galaxy has revealed that new Designated Player duo Gabriel Pec and Joseph Paintsil will be available for selection against Inter Miami on Sunday.</p><p>Paintsil and Pec both replace two famous DP's on the Galaxy's roster, with Chicharito Hernandez and Douglas Costa both departing in the offseason.</p><p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/la-galaxy-designated-players-gabriel-pec-joseph-paintsil-available-lionel-messi-inter-miami/bltc709745f76da1b9d#csb5d6edc73eb31d03" target="_blank"><strong>More details here</strong></a></p>

Massive boost for LA Galaxy!

<p>Tyler Adams is not closing the door on a return to MLS being made at some stage, with a retracing of steps to New York potentially on the cards.</p><p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/will-tyler-adams-complete-mls-transfer-usmnt-return-new-york-future-plans/bltcd99283ddd3c8de3#cs36fec6ad881201c0" target="_blank"><strong>Read the full story here</strong></a></p>

Will Tyler Adams complete MLS transfer?

USMNT star reveals whether return to New York forms part of his future plans

<p>Hugo Lloris has taken a massive pay cut in order to make his move to MLS side LAFC possible, after leaving Tottenham in December. </p><p>The former Spur keeper signed a one-year deal worth $350,000 (£276,000), a fraction of what Lloris was earning in the Premier League and lower than a vast number of MLS goalkeepers.</p><p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/hugo-lloris-wage-cut-mls-lafc-tottenham-california/blt108c1b5d7c0b88f4#cs0c769007c81681e8" target="_blank"><strong>Full story here.</strong></a></p>

Revealed: Lloris took big wage cut to join LAFC

<p>Toronto FC has announced on Friday, February 23 that Richie Laryea has returned to the club, marking his third tenure with the Reds.  </p><p>The Canadian international fullback rejoins after departing for Premier League outfit Nottingham Forest. Laryea initially made a name for himself at Toronto from 2019 to 2021 before moving to Nottingham.</p><p>However, facing limited playing time, he spent the first half of the 2023 season on loan with Toronto. Now, at 29 years old, he is contracted with Toronto FC until the end of the 2026 MLS season, with an option for 2027.</p><p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/richie-laryea-returns-to-toronto-fc-nottingham-forest-canada-completes-transfer/blt6434e0bf43333890" target="_blank"><strong>Read the full story here.</strong></a></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>

Richie Laryea returns to Toronto

<p>Premier League co-creator and former super agent Jon Smith has told <em>CaughtOffside</em>: “Adidas and Apple helped MLS and Inter Miami to sign Lionel Messi, and I think we’ve just got to have a look at the music business as an example of whether the same can happen in Europe."  </p><p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/explained-why-lionel-messi-mls-apple-adidas-set-new-transfer-trend-inter-miami-soon-hit-europe-premier-league-la-liga/blt7e18a477be69411d" target="_blank"><strong>Read our explainer!</strong></a></p>

Why Messi, MLS, Apple & adidas have set new transfer trend that may soon hit Europe

Will we soon see this in the Premier League?!

<p>United States men's national team boss Gregg Berhalter has revealed he was "very close" to taking the Club America head coach job last summer. </p><p>Sliding doors moments...</p><p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/usmnt-gregg-berhalter-very-close-to-club-america-job-last-summer/blte8f27f54f88fb478" target="_blank"><strong>Read the full story!</strong></a></p>

USMNT boss Berhalter 'very close' to Club America job

<p>League of Ireland team Bohemians confirmed the signing of Aboubacar Keita on loan from Colorado Rapids. </p><p>Bohemians boss Declan Devine welcomed the new signing and marvelled at his potential.</p><p>“Aboubacar is a really exciting signing for us," Devine told the official Bohemians website. "The club has been trying to get a top left-sided centre-back for a number of years now and Aboubacar really fits the bill. </p><p>"He is a player who I believe has the potential to go very far in this game. He has pace, power, experience and bags of ability, and I am over the moon that we have finally got him in."</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">✍️Bohemian FC is delighted to confirm the season-long loan of defender Aboubacar Keita from MLS side Colorado Rapids: <a href="https://t.co/ZVIYCDUMBq">https://t.co/ZVIYCDUMBq</a><br><br>The 23-year-old former United States underage international is the tenth addition to Declan Devine’s squad for the 2024 season.<br><br>❤️🖤… <a href="https://t.co/JWRQRnShmm">pic.twitter.com/JWRQRnShmm</a></p>— Bohemian Football Club (@bfcdublin) <a href="https://twitter.com/bfcdublin/status/1760741253824528840?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 22, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Colorado Rapids man heads to Ireland on loan

<p>Philadelphia Union has announced aloan deal for forward Joaquín Torres. He will move to Club Deportivo Universidad Católica.</p><p>The loan to the Chilean top-flight side is till the end of the 2024 season but includes a purchase option.</p><p>Torres, 27, arrived at Philadelphia last year from CF Montréal and accumulated fewer than 350 minutes in league action. Throughout his MLS career, the Argentina native has tallied 8 goals and 13 assists in 68 matches.</p>

Philadelphia Union sends Joaquín Torres out on loan

<p>Former USMNT star Taylor Twellman has tipped Robert Lewandowski and Antoine Griezmann to seal MLS transfers, but the former USMNT star insisted they wouldn't join Lionel Messi's ex-Barcelona contingent at Inter Miami.</p><p>He told <em>The Daily Mail:</em> "I am as intrigued as I've ever been, because I think 2024 summer after the Euros, after Copa America, I think you're gonna see some names being talked about that a lot of people right now would think I was completely out of my mind [for saying]. And I'm not sure I will be come July 15. Let's say [Robert] Lewandowski and Antoine Griezmann come to Major League Soccer this summer. They're not coming to Miami. What does Atlanta do? If Atlanta transfers Thiago Almada [away] for 25 plus million, you know they're not going to sit on their hands, they're going to bring someone else in."</p><p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/taylor-twellman-robert-lewandowski-antoine-griezmann-mls-transfers-usmnt-lionel-messi-barcelona-inter-miami/blt4527dd76c070798b#cs49c2b1e40eb348c2" target="_blank"><strong>Read the full story here.</strong></a></p>

Griezmann and Lewandowski tipped for big MLS moves

<p>Columbus Crew have managed to tie down defender Mohamed Farsi till the end of the 2027 MLS season with an option to extend for another year.</p><p>The right wing-back won the MLS Cup 2023 with the club and has featured as a regular starter.</p><p>Upon putting pen to paper, Crew president and general manager Tim Bezbatchenko stated, "It was a priority for us to secure his long-term future with the club as part of our growing core group of younger players, and we are pleased that Mo will continue with us and develop as a member of the Crew for years to come."</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Progressed through the Player Pathway ➡️<br>Mohamed Farsi is here to stay ✍️ <a href="https://t.co/RXGbLL1CrU">pic.twitter.com/RXGbLL1CrU</a></p>— The Crew (@ColumbusCrew) <a href="https://twitter.com/ColumbusCrew/status/1760303374606401928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 21, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Mohamed Farsi pens Columbus Crew extension

<p>Charlotte FC have signed Brazilian midfielder Junior Urso for the new MLS season with an option to extend for another term.</p><p>As part of the deal, Charlotte acquired Urso’s right of first refusal from Orlando City SC in exchange for $50,000 General Allocation Money (GAM) in 2025.</p><p>"We’re delighted to finalize the signing of Junior after a successful trial with us during the preseason. He came in fit and made an immediate impact on the squad," Charlotte FC general manager Zoran Krneta commented on the acquisition.</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">THE BEAR IS <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FORTHECROWN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FORTHECROWN</a> NOW 🐻👑<br><br>We have signed midfielder Júnior Urso! <a href="https://t.co/30odMbHM51">pic.twitter.com/30odMbHM51</a></p>— Charlotte FC (@CharlotteFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/CharlotteFC/status/1760303955081416863?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 21, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Charlotte FC secure signature of MLS veteran Junior Urso

<p>Birmingham City defender Kevin Long officially signed for Toronto FC Tuesday. </p><p>"We are thrilled to welcome Kevin to the Toronto FC family," said Toronto FC Head Coach John Herdman. "Kevin's experience will be a welcome addition to TFC’s back line. He's here to help rebuild the club and is hungry for success."</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Trading in his Blues for the Reds 🔴<br><br>Toronto FC acquire defender Kevin Long from <a href="https://twitter.com/BCFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BCFC</a><br> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TFCLive?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TFCLive</a></p>— Toronto FC (@TorontoFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/TorontoFC/status/1759979020500738348?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 20, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Toronto FC sign Birmingham City defender Kevin Long 

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨👚🇺🇸 Federico Redondo has just signed the contract as new Inter Miami player.<br><br>$8m final fee plus 15% sell-on clause to Argentinos Juniors, documents signed today.<br><br>Here we go, confirmed. <a href="https://t.co/T6WxC35Q2O">pic.twitter.com/T6WxC35Q2O</a></p>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1760012270283960600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 20, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Redondo signs with Inter Miami for $8m

<p>St. Louis CITY SC has roped in MLS SuperDraft selection Hosei Kijima for the 2024 MLS season with an option to extend through 2027.</p><p>The Japanese midfielder was the club's No. 17 pick overall (first round) out of Wake Forest. Another SuperDraft pick Brendan McSorley has joined the side after being picked No. 79 overall (third round) out of Providence College.</p><p>"We’re excited for both Hosei and Brendan to begin their professional careers with us after a successful preseason," St. Louis CITY sporting director Lutz Pfannenstiel exclaimed.</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">90' | HOSEI ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!!!!????!!! <a href="https://t.co/1koXHAVj3m">pic.twitter.com/1koXHAVj3m</a></p>— St Louis CITY SC (@stlCITYsc) <a href="https://twitter.com/stlCITYsc/status/1760136661994742170?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 21, 2024</a></blockquote>
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MLS SuperDraft picks Kijima & McSorley officially sign for St. Louis CITY SC

<p>Orlando City SC has confirmed the signing of midfielder Jeorgio Kocevski for the ensuing MLS season, with options to extend.</p><p>The 21-year-old was Orlando's first-round pick at Number 21 in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft out of Syracuse University.</p><p>“Jeorgio has had a really strong preseason camp with us, demonstrating everything we saw in him when we were scouting him and analyzing his game in college,” said the club’s EVP of soccer operations and general manager, Luis Muzzi.</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">NEWS: We have signed midfielder Jeorgio Kocevski to a First Team contract through 2024, with Club options in 2025, 2026 and 2027. <a href="https://twitter.com/jeo_kocevski?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jeo_kocevski</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VamosOrlando?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VamosOrlando</a></p>— Orlando City SC (@OrlandoCitySC) <a href="https://twitter.com/OrlandoCitySC/status/1760031573095960839?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 20, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Orlando City ink deal with SuperDraft pick Jeorgio Kocevski

<p>Charlotte FC absorbed Cape Verde forward Iuri Tavares from their MLS NEXT Pro side, Crown Legacy FC, on Tuesday.</p><p>Occupying an international roster spot, the former Estoril man has signed a three-year deal till 2026, with an option to extend until 2027.</p><p>"Iuri showed his goal-scoring and technical ability during his time in MLS NEXT Pro and impressed the first team coaching staff during preseason camp which proved him deserving of an MLS contract. We are excited to add Iuri to our frontline and watch him develop at the next level<span>," said general manager Zoran Krneta.</span></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">He helped <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BuildTheLegacy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BuildTheLegacy</a><br><br>NOW HE'S <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FORTHECROWN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FORTHECROWN</a> 👑<br><br>We have signed <a href="https://twitter.com/crownlegacyfc?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@crownlegacyfc</a>'s Iuri Tavares to a first team contract! <a href="https://t.co/iUClOcojs4">pic.twitter.com/iUClOcojs4</a></p>— Charlotte FC (@CharlotteFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/CharlotteFC/status/1760002390097367362?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 20, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Luri Tavares signs for Charlotte FC first-team from MLS NEXT Pro side

<p>Nashville SC have confirmed the signing of defender Julian Gaines for the 2024 MLS season with options for 2025-26. The club announced the deal on Tuesday.</p><p>Gaines, 21, last played for LAFC. He is also the brother of Nashville forward McKinze Gaines.</p><p>Gaines has two MLS appearances to his name. The former US youth international has also played for LAFC2 and Las Vegas Lights.</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Officially official ✍️<br><br>We've signed free agent defender Julian Gaines</p>— Nashville SC (@NashvilleSC) <a href="https://twitter.com/NashvilleSC/status/1759957746697248918?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 20, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Nashville confirm Julian Gaines deal

<p>Houston Dynamo FC has confirmed that they have extended midfielder Coco Carrasquilla's contract.</p><p>The Panamanian international's new agreement will keep him with the club until the end of the 2025 MLS season, with options to extend for another two years.</p><p>Carrasquilla, 25, is embarking on his fourth season with Houston, having joined from Spanish second-division team FC Cartagena. In his time with the Dynamo so far, he has contributed with 6 goals and 12 assists across 67 regular-season matches.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">¡Coco se queda en Houston! El mediocampista llegó a un acuerdo con el equipo para extender su contrato con el Dynamo. <br> <br>Mas detalles aqui <a href="https://t.co/HpuhZTXk8d">https://t.co/HpuhZTXk8d</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HoldItDown?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HoldItDown</a> <a href="https://t.co/GVUzbTItAP">pic.twitter.com/GVUzbTItAP</a></p>— Houston Dynamo FC (@HoustonDynamo) <a href="https://twitter.com/HoustonDynamo/status/1759627964445065379?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 19, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Coco Carrasquilla to stay put at Houston Dynamo!

<p>Ruben Ramos Jr. signed his first senior contract Monday, inking a deal as a Homegrown Player with the Galaxy.</p><p>“We are excited to announce Ruben as the latest Galaxy Academy member to sign as a Homegrown player,” said LA Galaxy General Manager Will Kuntz. “Ruben’s story is a testament to his character and our professional development pathway. He has steadily improved during this time with the LA Galaxy Academy, gaining invaluable experience with the U.S. Youth National Team along the way before contributing to LA Galaxy II last season in MLS NEXT Pro.”</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A dream come true 💫<br> <br>We have signed <a href="https://twitter.com/LAGalaxyAcademy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LAGalaxyAcademy</a> product Ruben Ramos Jr. as a Homegrown player. <br> <br> 📰: <a href="https://t.co/TFUTiXcV4s">https://t.co/TFUTiXcV4s</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/kinecta?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kinecta</a> <a href="https://t.co/aiReNNVVEA">pic.twitter.com/aiReNNVVEA</a></p>— LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) <a href="https://twitter.com/LAGalaxy/status/1759656961904378096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 19, 2024</a></blockquote>
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LA Galaxy sign new Homegrown player

<p>Inter Miami has confirmed the departure of midfielder Gregore to Brazilian Serie A cub Botafago.</p><p>“We would like to thank Gregore for all of his contributions on and off the pitch and wish him the best in this next step in his career as he returns home to Brazil. His leadership and hard work were key for us during his time at the Club,” said the club's Chief Soccer Officer and Sporting Director Chris Henderson.</p><p>The 29-year-old joined the MLS club ahead of the 2021 season and went on to register a total of 65 appearances in three seasons. He bagged eight assists during his stint.</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Obrigado, Gregore 🖤💗<br><br>The club has transferred midfielder Gregore to Brazilian Serie A side Botafogo.<br><br>We wish you the best, thank you for everything you did for the club on and off the pitch.<br><br>Details: <a href="https://t.co/YXMqp0TBQi">https://t.co/YXMqp0TBQi</a> <a href="https://t.co/Sya8Udf1ny">pic.twitter.com/Sya8Udf1ny</a></p>— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) <a href="https://twitter.com/InterMiamiCF/status/1759633528730403108?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 19, 2024</a></blockquote>
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More departures at Inter Miami

<p>Las Vegas Lights are on the verge of securing a deal to bring Dominican international forward Edison Azcona on loan from Inter Miami, with an option to buy included in the agreement, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/tombogert/status/1759603202775822690?s=20" target="_blank">The Athletic's Tom Bogert</a>.</p><p>At just 20 years old, Azcona has already earned four senior caps for the Dominican Republic national team and appeared in five MLS matches for Miami last season. This move signifies a promising opportunity for Azcona to further develop his career while contributing to Las Vegas Lights' ambitions.</p><p>It is also an important move for the parent club to meet Tuesday's <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/inter-miami-lionel-messi-roster-compliance-2024-mls-season/blt5d0c5802802adbf3#cs4e0b7d0cf6099e78" target="_blank">roster compliance deadline</a>.</p>

Edison Azcona close to joining Las Vegas Lights

<p>New York City FC has announced the signing of Serbian forward Jovan Mijatovic.</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ro" dir="ltr">Officially official 😏<br><br>Serbian forward Jovan Mijatović joins New York City FC 🇷🇸 <a href="https://twitter.com/Dumbomoving?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Dumbomoving</a></p>— New York City FC (@newyorkcityfc) <a href="https://twitter.com/newyorkcityfc/status/1759610290490990922?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 19, 2024</a></blockquote>
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New York City FC signs Jovan Mijatovic

<p>Lionel Messi may be joined in Florida by Federico Redondo after all, with Inter Miami reportedly resurrecting a deal for the midfielder.</p><p>MLS rules appeared to have scuppered the move but discussions are ongoing ahead of the 2024 campaign.</p><p>The Herons have lost Facundo Farias to a season-ending injury, putting them back in the market for midfield reinforcements.</p><p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/transfer-back-on-track-inter-miami-resurrect-deal-lionel-messi-compatriot-federico-redondo-argentinos-juniors/blt3a83c53b7d99aec8#cs43f12a95d4577d04" target="_blank"><strong>Read full story here.</strong></a></p>

 Inter Miami resurrect deal for Federico Redondo

<p>Former FC Dallas, FC Cincinnati and Inter Miami midfielder Victor Ulloa has announced his retirement at the age of 31.</p><p>"As one chapter closes, another begins," Ulloa said in a statement. "I'm excited for the next phase of my life and the challenges it may bring."</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">WITH LOVE AND GRATITUDE,<br><br>VIC <a href="https://t.co/xHwpJIu7QH">pic.twitter.com/xHwpJIu7QH</a></p>— Victor Ulloa (@ulloa_victor) <a href="https://twitter.com/ulloa_victor/status/1759265070394036593?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Former Dallas, Cincinnati & Inter Miami star Ulloa retires

<p>FC Cincinnati has bid Ray Gaddis good luck as the defender gets set to retire for the second time. Former Philadelphia Union stopper Gaddis retired in 2021 but was lured out of retirement a year later to join Cincinnati.</p><p>"Thank you, Ray!" the club said on X, formerly Twitter. "A lockdown defender and leader with a championship pedigree, your invaluable contributions have set the standard for excellence. Wishing you and your family all the best!"</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thank you, Ray! 🧡💙<br><br>A lockdown defender and leader with a championship pedigree, your invaluable contributions have set the standard for excellence. Wishing you and your family all the best! <a href="https://t.co/iCJ9CZPWLA">pic.twitter.com/iCJ9CZPWLA</a></p>— FC Cincinnati (@fccincinnati) <a href="https://twitter.com/fccincinnati/status/1759324623999562021?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote>
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FC Cincinnati defender Gaddis retires

<p>Charlotte FC is close to sealing a deal to bring Luciano Rodriguez to the team.</p><p>Reports add that Charlotte is prepared to invest a club-record amount, one of the highest transfer fees in MLS history, for the acquisition of the Liverpool Montevideo forward.</p><p>Rodríguez, who won the Under-20 World Cup with Uruguay in 2023, is a hot prospect in the transfer market and a move is expected to materialize, sooner rather than later.</p><p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/charlotte-fc-mls-luciano-rodriguez-uruguay/blt1b11e66fd42eabbc" target="_blank"><strong>See full story here.</strong></a></p><p></p><p></p>

Luciano Rodriguez to Charlotte FC? 

<p>Houston Dynamo has announced the acquisition of striker Gabriel Segal from New York City FC. The deal was confirmed by both clubs on Friday.</p><p>As part of the agreement, NYCFC will receive a third-round pick in the 2025 MLS SuperDraft in exchange for the 22-year-old former US youth international. Additionally, they will retain a sell-on fee.</p>

Gabriel Segal arrives at Houston Dynamo

<p>Gio Reyna has been warned that his loan at Nottingham Forest is “not going to work”, with the wrong transfer call made when heading for England.</p><p>Taylor Twellman has told Alexi Lalas’ ‘State of the Union’ podcast when asked if he is worried about Reyna and the 21-year-old’s current situation: “I am concerned. I’m concerned for multiple reasons. One, you change representation. When you change representation, obviously your contacts change. Who’s now representing him? That isn’t really public. I’d be intrigued to know who’s representing him.</p><p>"If you’re really leaving Dortmund for Forest when six weeks before that, four months before that, Sevilla was the one that everyone was telling me ‘that’s where he’s going to end up’. I get it, they’re in a relegation battle, but La Liga suits Giovanni Reyna. A relegation battle in the English Premier League does not suit Giovanni Reyna. I don’t care who you are and who’s trying to convince me of that – that’s not going to work."</p><p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/usmnt-gio-reyna-wrong-transfer-decision-premier-league-relegation-battle-nottingham-forest/blt5a7a8be02e907765" target="_blank"><strong>Read the full story here.</strong></a></p>

Gio Reyna told he made the wrong transfer call

<p>Inter Miami could miss out on signing Argentine midfielder Federico Redondo as they are unwilling to match Argentinos Juniors' asking price.</p><p>The Major League Soccer club were close to signing Redondo from Argentinos Juniors for a record $8m (£6m) transfer fee.</p><p>But now journalist Gaston Edul reports that Lionel Messi's club is unwilling to pay the amount as they will not be able to shell out that kind of money to comply with MLS's financial regulations.</p><p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/inter-miami-lionel-messi-may-not-be-joined-by-federico-redondo-transfer-threatens-to-fall-through/bltc79ee4fa649a63f0" target="_blank"><strong>Check out the full story</strong></a></p>

Why Redondo to Inter Miami move is off

<p>Inter Miami's blockbuster transfer for Federico Redondo has fallen through due to MLS regulations over payment methodology, per a report.</p><p><em>TNT Sports Argentina</em> reports that the Herons' superstar transfer for the Argentine youth international has fallen through. Redondo was set to sign for $8m (£6m) from Argentinos Juniors, but now, it appears that the move is off.</p><p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/disaster-lionel-messi-inter-miami-transfer-for-federico-redondo-falls-through/blte0538153bfa679d9" target="_blank"><strong>Get the full story on GOAL</strong></a></p>

Inter Miami Redondo deal falls through

<p>The Los Angeles Galaxy are set to sign $9 million-rated Genk winger Joseph Paintsil in a blockbuster deal.</p><p>According to <em>The Athletic</em>, Paintsil touched down in Los Angeles Friday morning and is set to secure a deal with the MLS side. The Belgian club and the Galaxy have agreed to a fee of around $9 million (£7m) and the Ghana international will sign a multi-year deal.</p><p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/la-galaxy-mls-david-beckham-zlatan-ibrahimovic-genk-joseph-paintsil/bltf53af85efb999c8b" target="_blank"><strong>Read more!</strong></a></p>

LA Galaxy chase $9m Paintsil

<p>According to <em>Record</em>, via ex-USMNT star Herculez Gomez, Jonathan Rodriguez has already 'agreed to terms' with an unnamed MLS team ahead of a blockbuster transfer. He has 21 goals in 60 appearances for America since arriving in 2022.</p><p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/club-america-jonathan-rodriguez-mls-unnamed-side-make-ambitious-bid-liga-mx/blt53c4eb8e3c0e765b" target="_blank"><strong>Read the full story here</strong></a></p>

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