Football News, Notes & Injuries

Booth has completed a loan move from Excelsior Rotterdam to Real Salt Lake for the 2026 MLS Season, with an option to purchase, his new club announced.

Bonetig signed a contract with Portland Timbers through the 2027-28 season with a club option for 2028-29, the club announced. "We are pleased with the acquisition of Alex and look forward to welcoming him to the Portland Timbers. He provides us with another quality option along our backline, and we expect him to generate competition for minutes immediately," said Timbers General Manager Ned Grabavoy.

Williams will spend the 2026 season on loan at Colorado Springs Switchbacks in the USL from Chicago Fire, his parent club announced Friday.

Valiente has completed a permanent transfer to FC Dallas until the end of the 2027/28 MLS season on Friday. The deal includes club options for the 2028/29 and 2029/30 seasons.

Woledzi completed a permanent transfer from Fredrikstad to Nashville SC on Dec. 2, 2025.

Willis re-signed with Nashville SC for the 2026 MLS season in December.

Etienne re-signed a new deal with Toronto through 2026 with club options for the 2027 and 2027-28 Major League Soccer seasons, the club announced.

Padelford's contract option has been exercised by Minnesota United following his loan spell to St. Louis City SC, the club announced.

Rothrock signed a new contract with Seattle through the 2028-2029 season, with a club option for 2029-2030, the club announced. "Paul has been a reliable part of the group since he joined the club two seasons ago. He's stepped up in important moments. We value his professionalism and we're excited to sign him to a new deal that he's earned through consistent contribution and a strong presence within the group," said Sounders FC General Manager & Chief Soccer Officer Craig Waibel.

Baker spent last season on loan with Sacramento Republic but is now back in the Sounders roster heading into the 2026 MLS season.

Eisner was selected via the MLS End-of-Year Waivers and signed a contract with San Diego through 2027 with Club options for the 2027-28 season, the club announced. "We're pleased to add Wilson to our group. He is a versatile defender and we believe our environment is well suited to help him continue his development as a player. We're excited to support his growth as he takes the next step in his career," said SDFC Sporting Director Tyler Heaps.

Baez has completed a transfer to Atlanta from San Lorenzo.

Bouzat has completed a permanent move from CA Velez Sarsfield to Houston Dynamo and signed a contract through June 2028 with an option through June 2029, his new club announced. "Agustin has lifted six major trophies across South America with three different clubs, most recently captaining CA Vélez to a historic treble in 2024," said President of Soccer Pat Onstad.

Kurokawa has completed a move from Gamba Osaka to D.C. United and signed a three-year contract through the 2028-29 season with an option for 2029-30, his new club announced. "Keisuke is a dynamic left back with excellent defensive awareness who creates chances in the final third, adding another attacking threat," said Dr. Erkut Sogut, D.C. United Managing Director of Soccer Operations.

Verhoeven (lower body) remained an unused substitute during Tuesday's 1-0 loss against PUMAS in the Concacaf Champions Cup, confirming he is back available for the club.