Seattle Sounders agree to transfer Dejan Joveljić from Sporting KC
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 12:55 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
The Seattle Sounders are reportedly close to acquiring striker Dejan Joveljić from Sporting KC for a $6 million cash transfer. This move comes as the Sounders seek to improve their performance, currently sitting in 12th place in the MLS standings. Joveljić, a Serbia international, has scored eight goals this season and previously enjoyed a successful stint with the LA Galaxy, helping the team reach the MLS Cup title in 2024. The Sounders are hopeful that Joveljić's goal-scoring ability can spark a turnaround in their campaign.
- •Seattle Sounders are acquiring Dejan Joveljić from Sporting KC.
- •Transfer fee is reported at $6 million.
- •Joveljić has scored eight goals this season.
- •He previously scored 21 goals in a season with LA Galaxy.
- •Sounders currently rank 12th in the MLS standings.
- 5:47 PMYahoo Sports — Seattle Sounders acquire Dejan Joveljić from Sporting Kansas City
- 12:55 AMYahoo Sports — Seattle 'agree' shock transfer for Sporting KC striker Dejan Joveljić
"Seattle Sounders look to have identified a new goal scorer to try and revive their campaign, according to breaking news from The Athletic on Saturday. MLS insider Tom Bogert, as well as Fabrizio Roma...
"By Jonathan SigalTRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: TradeSEA receive: Dejan JoveljićSKC receive: $6 millionSeattle Sounders FC have acquired striker Dejan Joveljić from Sporting Kansas City, the clubs announc...
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 5:47 PMSeattle Sounders acquire Dejan Joveljić from Sporting Kansas City
By Jonathan SigalTRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: TradeSEA receive: Dejan JoveljićSKC receive: $6 millionSeattle Sounders FC have acquired striker Dejan Joveljić from Sporting Kansas City, the clubs announc...
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 12:55 AMSeattle 'agree' shock transfer for Sporting KC striker Dejan Joveljić
Seattle Sounders look to have identified a new goal scorer to try and revive their campaign, according to breaking news from The Athletic on Saturday. MLS insider Tom Bogert, as well as Fabrizio Roma...
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
MLS•Oct 16, 2026, 2:50 AMRafael Navarro Outscoring Messi at St. Louis City
MLS•Oct 15, 2026, 4:11 PMVote for Goal of the Matchday – MLS Matchday 30
MLS•Oct 15, 2026, 6:27 AMGuilherme charges toward MLS Newcomer of the Year award
MLS•Oct 15, 2026, 6:04 AMSt Louis CITY reach playoffs on the back of remarkable undefeated streak
MLS•Oct 15, 2026, 5:33 AMTST Images: The LA Galaxy beat the Portland Timbers, 2-0, at Dignity Health Sports Park
MLS•Oct 15, 2026, 4:56 AMSt. Louis CITY SC clinch Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs spot