Major League soccer is heading into the 2025 season, with players continuing to move big from across the country and beyond.
Here are some of the biggest forwarding stories you won’t want to miss!
FC Cincinnati announces Evander’s blockbuster signature
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A major transfer was confirmed on Monday as FC Cincinnati signed Portland Timbers star attacker Evander. The Brazilian reportedly signed it with $1.2 million and add-on fees.
During the offseason, Evander attacked Timbers executives on social media, but still sent farewell messages to fans after swapping the MLS side.
“For fans, this was never about money,” he wrote. “I have never surpassed the respect I have for this club and this city. In fact, I just sacrificed a lot to move forward. But in the end, I am not given any choice. did.”
According to FC Cincinnati head coach Pat Noonan, Evander was able to make his debut against Motagya in the Konkakaf Champions Cup on Wednesday night.
Arsenal U-21 captain’s TFC “Finalize Trading”
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Canadian clubs are also in the headlines as Toronto FC is about to sign players from England.
Arsenal under Zane Monroy, who plays as centre-backs, is reportedly on the brink of joining the TFC, according to journalists Neil Davidson and Tom Bogart.
The 21-year-old played for England at the Under-15 and Under-17 levels, and on the Under-23 side of Jamaica. The defender, a product of Arsenal’s Youth Academy, is looking for first-team football after 70 appearances for the Gunners’ Under-21 side.
He also appeared in two Champions League matches this year.
Portland Timbers announces signing of lens attacker David Costa
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When Evander went in one direction, Timbers assured him that his efforts would be replaced with a signature from David Costa. The former Lens attacker took part at a reported $6 million fee.
The versatile 24-year-old, capable of playing as an offensive midfielder, was impressed by League One and the French side of Europe as a whole.
Costa registered 23 goal donations in Lens 123 games after working in his way through the youth setup.
The problem is that someone can fill in the hole Evander has left.
Midfielder Sean Davis’ LA Galaxy “Exercise Buy Out”
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Another update from Tom Bogert will turn our heads into the LA Galaxy.
The club is reportedly “executes the deal’s acquisition” with midfielder Sean Davis. This decision is “strictly” due to cap constraints.
Galaxy bought the 32-year-old from Nashville in December, but his chapter in LA appears to be over prematurely.
Davis “can be signed elsewhere in MLS” as a result of the decision.
Bruno Damiani joined the Union with a record-breaking transfer fee for the club
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The Philadelphia Union also spent a lot of money signing forward Bruno Damiani. This contract is a record transfer fee for the club.
Uruguay International arrived from Nacional after helping the club win its first Super Copa title since 2021. He signed with the MLS until 2028.
“Bruno is the exact type of player he’s trying to add to his striker unit,” says Ern Stuttaner, sports director for Philadelphia Union. “He is a tall, physical striker with proven ability to dominate in the last third and endanger. In addition to his size and strength, he is a clinical finisher. , will not mercilessly attack. I look forward to integrating him quickly and seeing his impact on the pitch.”
Whitecaps announces the signature of Chivas Forward Daniel Rรญos
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In another signature, the Vancouver Whitecap secured the signature of Chibas striker Daniel Rios.
The Mexican forward took part in the club on loan throughout the 2025 season.
Whitecaps sports director Axel Schuster labeled Rios as an “experienced striker” with a “natural physical presence.”
The 29-year-old was previously on loan with Atlanta United after a stint with Charlotte FC and Nashville SC. He has 19 goals and seven assists in 81 regular season MLS matches.
Nashville sign midfielder Ahmed Qasem is from Sweden.
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Nashville also took part in the transfer action after completing the move of midfielder Ahmed Kasem.
The 21-year-old added options throughout the 2027 season from Ifsborg, the top club in the Swedish Premier League.
Swedish International has registered 11 goals and 13 assists in 87 matches for Elfsborg since 2021. The 2024 season enjoyed “his best professional season” after he was moved by the Allsvenskan and the Europa League.
Qasem was featured against multiple European football giants, including Tottenham Hotspur, Athletic Club, Rome, Nice, Braga and Galatasarei.
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