Charlotte FC signs Abdoulaye Doucouré for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 3:50 PM
Last updated Oct 10, 2026
Charlotte FC has signed former Premier League midfielder Abdoulaye Doucouré for the remainder of the 2026 season. The 33-year-old, who previously played for Everton and Watford, was a free agent and joined the club before the MLS Roster Freeze Deadline on October 9. Doucouré has a solid track record with over 300 appearances in England, contributing 38 goals and 26 assists. In addition to Doucouré, Charlotte FC signed forward Hugo Mbongue and midfielder Nathan Richmond from their MLS NEXT Pro affiliate. To comply with roster regulations, Archie Goodwin and Aron John were placed on the Season-Ending Injury list.
- •Doucouré has 38 goals and 26 assists in over 300 appearances.
- •Charlotte FC signed Doucouré before the roster freeze on October 9.
- •The team also promoted Mbongue and Richmond from Crown Legacy.
- •Goodwin and John were moved to the injured list for roster compliance.
- 3:50 PMYahoo Sports — Charlotte FC sign Premier League veteran Abdoulaye Doucouré
"By Dylan ButlerTRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Charlotte FC have signed former English Premier League midfielder Abdoulaye Doucouré for the remainder of the 2026 season, the club announced on Satur...
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