Top 5 biggest stories of the 2026 MLS offseason so far Preseason hasn’t even begun yet, and we’ve got scores of offseason news items that have already come down the pipeline. #MLS #Soccer
FC Dallas sign homegrown defender Slade Starnes TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing FC Dallas have signed defender Slade Starnes to a homegrown contract, the club announced Monday. He's under contract through June 2027 with options through the 2028-29 MLS season. Starnes starred for Southern Methodist University in 2025, captaining the Mustangs to their first ACC championship while earning #MLS #Soccer
FC Cincinnati sign homegrown midfielder Ademar Chávez TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing FC Cincinnati have signed midfielder Ademar Chávez to a homegrown contract, the club announced Monday. The 16-year-old is signed through December 2029 with an option through December 2030. Chávez, who joined the FC Cincinnati Academy from LAFC in 2024, scored two goals in 14 appearances for #MLS #Soccer
Global stars: 4 potential transfer targets for MLS teams MLS front offices don’t stop scouting when the window closes; they change lenses. Over the past decade, that lens has largely focused either on younger, less-established players or mid-career veterans who could certainly play in top European leagues. The Hany Mukhtars, Diego Rossis and Evanders of the world. #MLS #Soccer
Austin FC sign Owen Wolff to contract extension TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension Austin FC have signed homegrown midfielder Owen Wolff to a contract extension through June 2030, the club announced Monday. With his new deal, Wolff will occupy a U22 Initiative roster spot. “I have learned and experienced so much during my time in Austin so far, both #MLS #Soccer
FC Dallas sign homegrown defender Kaka Scabin TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing FC Dallas have signed defender Kaka Scabin to a homegrown contract, the club announced Monday. The 19-year-old joins the first team after impressing throughout the Dallas academy system. In July 2024, he signed his first professional contract with MLS NEXT Pro affiliate North Texas SC, where #MLS #Soccer
2026 MLS Preseason Schedule and Results Preseason Record: 0W-0L-0D - To be announced #MLS #Soccer
FC Dallas sign homegrown midfielder Caleb Swann TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing FC Dallas have signed midfielder Caleb Swann to a homegrown contract, the club announced Monday. Swann, 18, joined the FC Dallas academy in 2022, progressing through the club ranks before joining MLS NEXT Pro affiliate North Texas SC ahead of the 2025 season. With North Texas #MLS #Soccer
FC Dallas sign homegrown forward Jaidyn Contreras TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing FC Dallas have signed forward Jaidyn Contreras to a homegrown contract, the club announced Monday. The 18-year-old joins the first team after posting 2g/2a in 28 appearances for MLS NEXT Pro affiliate North Texas SC. Internationally, Contreras has scored two goals in five appearances for the #MLS #Soccer
Red Bull New York, Alexander Hack mutually terminate contract TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Mutual contract termination Red Bull New York and defender Alexander Hack have mutually terminated his contract, the club announced Monday. The 32-year-old German center back made 25 appearances across all competitions in 2025, registering 1g/1a. “We want to thank Alexander for his contributions to the club last #ML...