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Sporting Kansas City trade for Owen Wolff from Austin FC

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Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Sporting Kansas City trade for Owen Wolff from Austin FC

Summary

Sporting Kansas City has acquired midfielder Owen Wolff from Austin FC in a trade announced on August 26, 2026. In exchange, Austin FC will receive up to $7.6 million, which includes $4.5 million guaranteed. Wolff, 21, will stay under contract with Sporting KC through June 2031 and has a significant record with Austin, including 10 goals and 23 assists over his professional career. As SKC seeks to revamp its roster amid struggles at the bottom of the MLS standings, they recently made other significant moves, including a club-record acquisition of winger André Luiz.

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•Wolff was Austin FC's first homegrown signing in 2021.
•He recorded 10 goals and 23 assists in 147 matches with Austin.
•SKC hopes to strengthen their squad as they sit last in MLS standings.
•Wolff will maintain his U22 Initiative roster designation with SKC.
•Austin FC has traded three midfielders this summer.

Latest Updates

4:29 PMYahoo Sports — In blockbuster MLS move, Austin FC sells Owen Wolff for $7.6 million to Kansas City
2:38 PMYahoo Sports — Sporting Kansas City acquire Owen Wolff from Austin FC

What they're saying

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By Jonathan SigalTRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: TradeSKC receive: Owen WolffATX receive: Up to $7.6 million, sell-on %Sporting Kansas City have acquired midfielder Owen Wolff from Austin FC, the clubs annou...
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