Rumor: 2025-26 MLS Offseason Roster Moves, Signings, Speculation, & Rumors

Okay, that makes sense.

 

Well here's a rumor.

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I’m not. That trio never clicked. The individual abilities weren’t the problem. They just never got Justin Timberlake’s first band.

 

He looked better the second time around but the DP thing makes sense. Now that it was mentioned by @jaykoz3 how did he get signed is a little confusing and will this rent a player thing be the future? Confusing to say the least.

 

It’s the transfer fee that would have vaulted him into DO status. That wasn’t part of the cost to the loan.

 

So rent a player will be a thing. Once again, steam line the roster mechanisms in the next CBA.

 

Doesn't take up much allocation if brought mid season. Or...it was a loan on a promise to buy which Cincinnati knew they weren't going to buy him to begin with.

 

It will be a thing until other clubs get the hang of that MLS clubs are just getting short term loans with no intention of buying (in most cases).

 

Two for one deal.

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Monterrey put in a bid for Luca Orellano.

I would guess the selling price has to be around $5M. Wouldn't it make sense to sell Orellano and buy Brenner for around the same price assuming that's his selling price? Yes, yes it is. This is exactly what needs to change in MLS in the next CBA. Cincinnati won't be able to do much other than pocket the money they'll get from Monterrey.

 

Only bit of transfer news I’ve seen involving Charlotte FC this off season.

Don’t know much about Jemmes or the type of player he is but just my initial impression is sort of similar to Guzman Corujo but better on the ball.

He’s around 6’2, 25 years old, so someone entering their prime. On paper, I tend to like moves like this.

We’ll see if there is anything to this rumor.

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Yes, it's in the story. The 1.1 is over two years as well.

 

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Toronto FC are interested in forward Ben Brereton Diaz. 26yo is currently on loan to Derby County from Southampton. No official approach so far from TFC to #SaintsFC but genuine interest + exploring conditions. #TFCLive #DCFC w/@SkySportsLyall

 

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According to this several clubs are in for Federico Girotti of Talleres. Alianza of Peru with the strongest possibility. Clubs from Liga MX and MLS also interested but MLS wants a loan.

What I put on bold is what caught my attention. It's obvious what MLS teams are doing. Getting loans to go around the salary cap. Some MLS teams are finding loopholes to its own rules but other leagues will catch on to this, IMO. But either way, a loan vs a straight up purchase and MLS is at a disadvantage.

 

The Chilean from Stoke-on-Trent! Made a number of Rovers fans a nice chink of cash when he hit on their 20 goals in the season bet by Christmas.

 

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San Jose Earthquakes have entered the race for Timo #Werner. Talks have taken place.

Werner and his agents have also held talks with Inter Miami over a possible January move. The Earthquakes are currently the more concrete option.

His contract with RB Leipzig runs until 2026. One to watch.

@SkySportDE

 

chunk, not chink *facepalm*

 

The Federal Way native coming home. (Federal Way is located between Seattle and Tacoma).

 

Baribo to DC now official, with DC signing Baribo to a 5-year (well, 4.5 year, but 5 "season") deal running through the 2029-30 season.

 

More accurately: he wants to leave Austin because his wife’s residency permit wasn’t extended.