Columbus Crew sign homegrown defender Owen Presthus TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing The Columbus Crew have signed homegrown defender Owen Presthus to a first-team contract, the club announced Wednesday. The 19-year-old US youth international is signed through 2027 with an option for 2028. Presthus recorded 4g/9a in 56 appearances for the club's MLS NEXT Pro affiliate, Crew 2. #MLS #Soccer
Columbus Crew sign homegrown forward Chase Adams TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing The Columbus Crew have signed forward Chase Adams to a homegrown contract, the club announced Wednesday. He is signed through the 2029 MLS season with an option for 2030. The 17-year-old US youth international joined the Crew Academy in 2023 and debuted for the club's MLS #MLS #Soccer
Inter Miami acquire defender Micael from Palmeiras TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Inter Miami CF have acquired defender Micael on loan from Brazilian Série A side Palmeiras, the reigning MLS Cup presented by Audi champions announced Wednesday. The 25-year-old Brazilian center back's loan lasts through the 2026 MLS season and includes a purchase option. Micael made 28 appearances #MLS #Soccer
Columbus Crew sign homegrown defender Quinton Elliot TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing The Columbus Crew have signed defender Quinton Elliot to a homegrown contract, the club announced Wednesday. The 21-year-old is under contract through the 2026 MLS season with club options through 2029. Elliot played for Columbus's youth academy from 2017-2022 before playing college soccer at the University #MLS #Soccer
Toronto FC re-sign Derrick Etienne Jr. TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Re-signed Toronto FC have re-signed midfielder Derrick Etienne Jr. through the 2026 season with options for the 2027 and 2027-28 seasons, the club announced Wednesday. The 29-year-old Haitian international returns for a third season with Toronto after recording 3g/4a in 48 appearances across the last two campaigns. #MLS #Soccer
Real Salt Lake acquire midfielder Zach Booth TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Real Salt Lake have acquired midfielder Zach Booth on loan from Eredivisie side Excelsior, the club announced on Wednesday. The 21-year-old US youth international's loan lasts through the 2026 season and includes a purchase option. Booth has 4g/2a in 52 professional matches for Excelsior and FC #MLS #Soccer
FC Cincinnati sign defender Kyle Smith TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing FC Cincinnati have signed veteran defender Kyle Smith via free agency, the club announced Wednesday. He is under contract through the 2026 MLS season with an option through June 2027. Smith was out of contract following a seven-season run with Orlando City. “We’re thrilled to bring #MLS #Soccer
Philadelphia Union re-sign Ben Bender TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Re-signed The Philadelphia Union have re-signed midfielder Ben Bender through June 2027 with an option through June 2028, the club announced Wednesday. The 24-year-old made eight appearances across all competitions for the Union during their 2025 Supporters' Shield-winning season. Previously, he contributed 8g/8a in 61 total matches #MLS #Soccer