Philadelphia Union finalize transfer for USMNT defender Mark McKenzie
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 5:44 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026

The Philadelphia Union are set to sign USMNT center back Mark McKenzie from FC Toulouse. The agreement, reported on August 18, 2026, involves a transfer fee of around $2.5 million. McKenzie, who previously played for the Union before moving to Europe, is expected to join the team in January 2027. This move comes as the Union work to strengthen their defense after offloading several key players and struggling at the bottom of the Eastern Conference earlier this season. McKenzie will continue to play for Toulouse until his transfer is finalized in the offseason.
- •Union signing Mark McKenzie for approximately $2.5 million.
- •McKenzie will join the Union in January 2027.
- •He has recently represented the USMNT in major tournaments.
- •Union's defensive struggles have prompted this acquisition.
- 5:44 PMYahoo Sports — Philadelphia Union set to sign USMNT defender from Ligue 1 side
"It's starting to look like the Philadelphia Union are looking to strengthen their back line with a premature move for the 2027 season.
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