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Embolo joins Atlanta United while Joveljić transfers to Seattle Sounders

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 7:13 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Embolo joins Atlanta United while Joveljić transfers to Seattle Sounders

Summary

Atlanta United officially welcomed Breel Embolo from Stade Rennais on August 26, with the striker aiming to boost the team's playoff chances. Sporting Kansas City made significant moves this summer, including signing André Luiz from Olympiacos for over $18 million. Seattle Sounders also strengthened their squad by bringing in Serbian forward Joveljić. With the MLS Secondary Transfer Window closing on September 2, these acquisitions highlight teams' urgency to enhance their rosters. Major League Soccer's regular season, along with Cup tournaments, remains ongoing.

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By the Numbers

•Breel Embolo signs with Atlanta United from Stade Rennais.
•Sporting Kansas City spends over $18 million on André Luiz.
•Joveljić joins Seattle Sounders to bolster their offensive options.
•MLS Secondary Transfer Window closes on September 2.
•Atlanta seeks to improve playoff standing with recent signings.

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7:13 PMYahoo Sports — Embolo to Atlanta, Joveljić joins Seattle & MLS transfer latest

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By Charles BoehmJust one week left.Plenty of MLS regular season remains, and some big fixtures loom at the business ends of the Leagues Cup, US Open Cup and Canadian Championship tournaments. But the ...
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