MLS clubs finalize roster changes following summer transfer window

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Last updated Sep 5, 2026

MLS clubs finalize roster changes following summer transfer window
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Major League Soccer teams concluded an active summer transfer window on September 5, 2026, with clubs across the league securing new talent. Atlanta United acquired Swiss striker Breel Embolo from Stade Rennais, while Chicago Fire FC signed forward Robert Lewandowski after his departure from FC Barcelona. Other notable moves include Charlotte FC adding French winger Allan Saint-Maximin and Sporting Kansas City signing Brazilian winger André Luiz from Olympiacos for a reported $18 million. Several clubs turned to the EFL Championship for reinforcements, with the Colorado Rapids signing Morgan Whittaker and Houston Dynamo FC completing a loan for striker Lyle Foster. The flurry of transactions involved Designated Player signings, international arrivals, and intra-league trades. Teams are now shifting focus to integrating these players into their respective lineups for the remainder of the 2026 campaign.

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  • Chicago Fire FC signed striker Robert Lewandowski following his time at FC Barcelona.
  • Sporting Kansas City paid a club-record fee for winger André Luiz.
  • Colorado Rapids purchased Morgan Whittaker from Middlesbrough for a reported $10.7 million.
  • Houston Dynamo FC added striker Lyle Foster on loan from Burnley.
  • Atlanta United acquired Swiss international forward Breel Embolo.
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By MLSsoccer staffWhether it's signing global superstars or completing intra-league moves, MLS just completed an eventful summer transfer window.Nearly half the league added a new Designated Player, ...

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