Football News, Notes & Injuries

Choiniere was officially transferred to LAFC from Grasshopper Club Zurich after that the transfer option in his loan has been activated. He signed a contract with LAFC through the 2028 season with an additional option for 2029, the club announced. "Since arriving late in the summer, Mathieu made an immediate impact with his experience, intelligence, and versatility. We are delighted to have secured his return. He brings a calm authority and a competitive edge that strengthen our group on and off the field, and we look forward to a full season with him as we continue our pursuit of more trophies. With the World Cup on the horizon, we're also excited about the opportunity for Mathieu to represent his country on the biggest stage and proud to support him in that ambition," said LAFC Co-President & General Manager John Thorrington.

Moran is still in discussion to extend his loan with LAFC from Brighton, the club announced.

Amaya is still in discussion to extend his loan with LAFC from Mexican side Toluca, the club announced.

Raposo remains in contract discussions with LAFC, the club announced.

Hasal's option for 2026 was picked up, the club announced.

Tafari's option for 2026 was picked up, the club announced.

Nielsen's option for 2026 was picked up, the club announced.

Wibowo's option for 2026 was picked up, the club announced.

Miller signed a new contract with Portland through the 2026 season, the club announced. "Eric has continued to have an important presence and role since arriving in Portland. He leads by example with his professionalism every single day, and we are excited to have him back with us for the 2026 MLS Season," said Timbers General Manager Ned Grabavoy.

Rosales was traded from Minnesota to Austin and signed a three-and-a-half-year contract, guaranteed through June 2029 with an option for the 2029-30 season, his new club announced.

Sealy has been acquired by Colorado Rapids from CF Montreal, his new club announced. "We are excited to bring a talent like Dante into our squad. His experience within the league and in Europe combined with a clinical eye for goal and strong athletic profile will add greatly to our attacking group," said Colorado Rapids President Padraig Smith.

Raines was transferred from Houston Dynamo FC to New England Revolution and signed via the MLS U22 Initiative through the 2028-29 season with a club option for 2029-30, his new club announced. "Brooklyn is a high-upside player who has already demonstrated his ability to influence games in MLS and with the U.S. Youth National teams. He is a young midfielder who has shown steady growth throughout his early career, resulting in a breakout 2025 season that earned him valuable experience at this year's Under-20 World Cup. Under our coaching staff's guidance, I believe Brooklyn will thrive at our club in the years ahead," Revolution Sporting Director Curt Onalfo said.

Johnson joined D.C. United as a free agent and signed a one-and-a-half-year contract through June 2027, the club announced. "Sean is an experienced and proven goalkeeper who has consistently performed at a high level throughout his career. He brings valuable international experience having represented the U.S. Men's National Team, and his leadership and competitive mentality will elevate our entire team.  Sean is a proven winner having won the 2021 MLS Cup with New York, and we look forward to welcoming him to the Black-and-Red family," said Dr. Erkut Sogut, D.C. United Managing Director of Soccer Operations.

Dean started 21 times in time in 32 appearances (including the playoffs) during the 2025 MLS season

Dean started 21 times in time in 32 appearances (including the playoffs) during the 2025 MLS season

Gutman started in each of the 37 MLS matches (including the playoffs) for Chicago during the 2025 season.

Acosta made six starts in 20 MLS appearances during the 2025 MLS season.

Pineda made 18 starts in 30 MLS appearances (including the playoffs) during the 2025 MLS season.

Bamba recorded 35 starts in 37 MLS appearances for Chicago during the 2025 MLS season (including the playoffs).

Haile-Salassie made six starts in 33 appearances (including the playoffs) during the 2025 MLS season.

Zinckernagel made 33 starts in 34 MLS appearances (including the playoffs) during the 2025 season.

Cuypers appeared in the starting XI in all 36 MLS matches (including the playoffs Chicago during the 2025 season.

Hoyos signed a contract with Atlanta United through the 2026 season with options for the 2027 and 2027-28 seasons, the club announced. "We're pleased to sign Lucas and look forward to welcoming him to the club. He's a goalkeeper with a lot of experience in South America and a leader of the backline who is familiar with Tata's style of play. Lucas will bring competition and leadership to our young goalkeeping group as we continue to strengthen our roster this offseason," Chief Soccer Officer and Sporting Director Chris Henderson said.

Benedetti was transferred from Club Estudiantes de la Plata to RBNY and signed a four-year MLS contract through 2029 with an option for 2030, the club announced. "Nehuen has shown a great development over the last year with New York Red Bulls II and delivered with a big season in 2025. He has earned this opportunity with our first team, and we are looking forward to seeing what he can accomplish next season," said Head of Sport Julian de Guzman.

Bye signed with Portland on a deal through June 2028, the club announced.