Aaron Flowers excels at Oregon while brother Benji signs with Chelsea
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 6:21 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Aaron Flowers, a safety for No. 2 Oregon, had a standout season, starting all 15 games in 2025 and helping the Ducks reach the national semifinals. Meanwhile, his younger brother Benji Flowers, a product of the FC Dallas academy, signed a professional deal with Chelsea at age 15, set to join the Premier League club in three years. Benji made his debut this year with North Texas SC, and his transfer fee to Chelsea is reported as $3 million, with potential add-ons up to $10 million. Both brothers reflect on their respective football journeys, highlighting how their family backgrounds influenced their choices in sports.
- •Aaron Flowers recorded 70 tackles for Oregon in 2025.
- •Benji Flowers signed with Chelsea and will join in three years.
- •Benji played for North Texas SC after training with FC Dallas since age 10.
- •MLS Commissioner Don Garber emphasized the significance of Benji's signing.
- •Oregon finished the 2025 season with a 13-2 record.
- 6:21 PMYahoo Sports — One is making his name in tackle football, the other in the soccer version: Meet the Flowers
"Football is a family affair for the Flowers brothers. Aaron Flowers plays American football for No. 2 Oregon, while younger brother Benji was developed by the vaunted FC Dallas soccer academy and just signed a deal with Chelsea. Benji, now 15, will join the Premier League team when he turns 18.
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