Sebastian Berhalter and Max Arfsten join Middlesbrough ahead of EFL Cup match
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 8:30 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
U.S. men's national team players Sebastian Berhalter and Max Arfsten have signed with Middlesbrough as they transition to the English Championship. Both players could make their competitive debuts in the EFL Cup clash against Wrexham. Berhalter and Arfsten were part of the USMNT squad that reached the round of 16 in the recent World Cup. Their addition to Middlesbrough aims to bolster the team's chances of promotion to the Premier League. With Aidan Morris already on the team, they are expected to integrate swiftly into the club's system.
- •Berhalter and Arfsten join Middlesbrough after World Cup success.
- •They could debut in the EFL Cup against Wrexham.
- •Both have been part of the USMNT since the 2025 season.
- •Middlesbrough aims for promotion to the Premier League this season.
- •Aidan Morris is already on the team, assisting their integration.
- 8:30 AMYahoo Sports — USMNT duo issue verdicts after playing their first game for English side Middlesbrough vs Wrexham
- 1:36 PMCBS Sports — USMNT World Cup players Sebastian Berhalter, Max Arfsten begin next phases of careers at Middlesbrough
"Shortly after the 2026 World Cup came to a close in North America, Max Arfsten and Sebastian Berhalter have left the MLS to pursue careers in England. Following in the footsteps of Aidan Morris, the American duo decided to join English Championship side Middlesbrough in the current transfer window.
"Berhalter and Arfsten are joined by Aidan Morris, a fellow U.S. international, at Boro and could make their competitive debuts for the team in Friday's EFL Cup clash against Wrexham
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 8:30 AMUSMNT duo issue verdicts after playing their first game for English side Middlesbrough vs Wrexham
Shortly after the 2026 World Cup came to a close in North America, Max Arfsten and Sebastian Berhalter have left the MLS to pursue careers in England. Following in the footsteps of Aidan Morris, the American duo decided to join English Championship side Middlesbrough in the current transfer window.
- CBS SportsAug 7, 2026, 1:36 PMUSMNT World Cup players Sebastian Berhalter, Max Arfsten begin next phases of careers at Middlesbrough
Berhalter and Arfsten are joined by Aidan Morris, a fellow U.S. international, at Boro and could make their competitive debuts for the team in Friday's EFL Cup clash against Wrexham
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