The MLS primary transfer window closes on Tuesday, May 7 at 11:59 pm CT and we're tracking all the latest moves ahead of the deadline.
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Wednesday, May 8 – 8:30 pm ET
Benny Feilhaber's return to Kansas City was officially announced, with center back Abdul Rwatubyaye heading to Colorado.
Wednesday, May 8 – 1:36 pm ET
The Rapids were at it again just half an hour later, securing a season-long loan for center back Lalas Abubakar from Columbus Crew SC.
Wednesday, May 8 – 1:05 pm ET
The Colorado Rapids announced another intriguing move on Wednesday afternoon, confirming the acquisition of young US national team winger Jonathan Lewis from New York City FC for a tall stack of Targeted Allocation Money and a 2020 international roster slot.
Wednesday, May 8 – 10:45 am ET
David Accam is on the move again.
Columbus Crew SC acquired the winger from Philadelphia in exchange for $100,000 in Targeted Allocation Money, $400,000 in General Allocation Money and an International Roster Spot.
Wednesday, May 8 – 10:30 am ET
The New York Red Bulls have signed forward Tom Barlow. Barlow, a 2018 MLS SuperDraft pick, joins the RBNY after scoring 18 goals in 34 games with New York Red Bulls II.
Wednesday, May 8 – 9 am ET
Well after most of the East Coast logged off for the night, the Seattle Sounders wrapped up two big transactions just ahead of the deadline late Tuesday, completing the transfer of Ecuadorian defender Xavier Arreaga, who will be a Designated Player, and sealing the return of all-action wide man Joevin Jones from his short stint in the 2.Bundesliga:
Tuesday, May 7 – 6:35 pm ET
Sometimes the necessary move comes from within, not externally.
Just ask the New York Red Bulls, as Kristian Dyer of The Athletic has reported they're adding New York Red Bulls II forward Tom Barlow to their roster. The former University of Wisconsin forward has eight goals this USL Championship season, as well as 23 from last year.
The club has already found success by moving Aaron Long, Brian White and others up the pathway. Could Barlow be next?
Tuesday, May 7 – 5:15 pm ET
Justin Meram is on the move again.
Atlanta United acquired the 30-year-old winger from Columbus Crew SC for $100,000 General Allocation Money and a Second Round Pick in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft.
Tuesday, May 7 – 3:55 pm ET
The Galaxy have added to their attacking depth by acquiring Argentine Favio Alvarez on loan from Atletico Tucuman.
Tuesday, May 7 – 2:40 pm ET
The gang's getting back together.
Trinidad and Tobago international Joevin Jones is returning to the Seattle Sounders, as confirmed by Sam Stejskal of The Athletic. Jones, a left back and left winger, originally left for German club Darmstadt 98 after the 2018 season. Now in the second division, Darmstadt has reportedly sold Jones back to the Sounders for a $150,000 transfer fee.
Jones' acquisition requires Targeted Allocation Money, Stejskal reports, and could have ramifications on the futures of Bournemouth loanee Brad Smith and Cameroonian international Nouhou Tolo. Both are also left backs.
Tuesday, May 7 - 2:35 pm ET
The New England Revolution's latest Designated Player could come from Belgium, but there appears to be a snag with negotiations. According to a report from RTLSport, Belgian side Standard Liege has accepted a €4 million offer for Congolese winger Paul-Jose M'Poku. However, the report says M'Poku, 27, doesn't want to join an American club.
New England has long made public that they're trying to ink a second DP, with head coach Brad Friedel and club president Brian Bilello both commenting on the matter. They, however, have kept quiet the player's position, name and country.
Tuesday, May 7 - 1:40 pm ET
Jonathan Lewis has shown himself to be an impact sub for both New York City FC and the US national team, though he hasn't seen much playing time for the Cityzens of late. Now the 21-year-old winger is headed west to Colorado, according to Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio of The Athletic, where he may find better prospects for consideration as a starter for the rebuilding Rapids:
Tuesday, May 7 - 1:30 pm ET
Atlanta United are apparently set to bolster their wing options via a swoop for Columbus Crew SC winger Justin Meram, with a package of allocation money and a draft pick reportedly heading to Ohio in return. Meram has yet to find his form since returning to Columbus from Orlando City in August, with just one goal and one assist in 18 appearances for the Crew since then.
Tuesday, May 7 - 12:00 pm ET
Reports from South America are linking the Seattle Sounders with Ecuadorean defender Xavier Arreaga, who plays for Barcelona SC.
Tuesday, May 7 - 11:30 am ET
Could Mexico GK Memo Ochoa make his way to MLS? According to a report, both the Chicago Fire and Nashville SC are interested in Ochoa, who currently plays for Standard Liege in Belgium.
The 33-year-old has made 100 caps for Mexico and made 204 appearances for Club America before heading to Europe in 2011.
Monday, May 6 - 11:00 pm ET
Brian Fernandez has already landed in Portland, where he was greeted by Timbers fans at the airport on Monday night.
Monday, May 6 - 7:00 pm ET
Pablo Maurer of The Athletic also reported Monday night that D.C. United were prepared to offer Luciano Acosta a contract extension that would be worth more than $3 million per year. Acosta's contract runs out at the end of the season and he is eligible to sign a pre-contract with any club six months prior to the contract's expiration date.
Monday, May 6 - 6:55 pm ET
Pablo Maurer of The Athletic reported Monday night that D.C. United were in touch with Argentinean side Velez Sarsfield regarding the possibility of brining Yamil Asad back to MLS. Asad had nine goals and eight assists with United while on loan from Velez last season.
Monday, May 6 - 5:50 pm ET
Steve Buffery of The Toronto Sun reported on Monday afternoon that Toronto FC would not be acquiring US men's national team center back Omar Gonzalez. The Athletic reported on Thursday that the former LA Galaxy star was in talks with the Reds.
Monday, May 6 - 2:00 pm ET
The Timbers officially announced the club's record signing in Liga MX star forward Brian Fernandez.
Monday, May 6 - 11:15 am ET
In a deal first reported prior to the weekend, Columbus Crew SC officially acquired midfielder David Guzman from the Portland Timbers in exchange for an international roster slot.
That would appear to open the way for the Timbers to make their move for a certain Liga MX forward (see below).
Sunday, May 5 - 5:21 pm ET
After plenty of rumors and reports over recent weeks, the Brian Fernandez move from Liga MX playoff side Necaxa to Portland Timbers looks to be nearing the finish line. He's a forward with a prolific scoring rate during his time in Mexico.
Saturday, May 4 - 10:01 pm ET
One team that could turn out to be active before the close of the window is D.C. United, per reports:
Friday, May 3 - 8:01 pm ET
Multiple reports emerge on Friday that the Portland Timbers will deal midfielder David Guzman to Columbus Crew SC. The move would reunite Guzman with former manager Caleb Porter in Columbus.
Friday, May 3 - 4:15 pm ET
If they're going to make a signing ahead of the deadline, the LA Galaxy equipped themselves with an additional $300,000 in Targeted Allocation Money to do it after a Friday trade of cash assets with Columbus Crew SC. The Galaxy gave up $225,000 of General Allocation Money to do it. The $300k into the Galaxy coffers comes on top of the $325k in TAM acquired from Minnesota United in a similar trade on May 2.
Friday, May 3 - 12:45 pm ET
D.C. Unitedcomplete their acquisition of defender Marquinhos Pedroso from FC Dallas. United acquired defender Pedroso off of waivers after trading their natural first-round pick in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft to FC Dallas in exchange for $100,000 in General Allocation Money.
Friday, May 3 - 11:02 am ET
The Chicago Fire acquired Minnesota United captain Francisco Calvoin a trade, for $400,000 in allocation money spread across this year and next, with performance clauses that could add another $125,000 to the total. Minnesota also retain considerations for a percentage of any potential future transfer of the player outside of MLS.
Thursday, May 2 - 5:30 pm ET
Soon after the Fabio Alvarez report, the LA Galaxy make a move to collect $325,000 in Targeted Allocation Money (TAM) from Minnesota United FC in exchange for $225,000 in General Allocation Money.
Thursday, May 2 - 2:34 pm ET
A report out of Argentina claims the LA Galaxy are nearing a loan deal to acquire attacker Fabio Alvarez, a 26-year-old who has played his entire career in his domestic league.
Thursday, May 2 - 1:48 pm ET
According to a report from The Athletic's Paul Tenorio, Toronto FC have been in negotiations with Omar Gonzalez to make a return to MLS. Gonzalez, 30, has been playing in Mexico for Pachuca and Atlas, after successfully beginning his career with the LA Galaxy. It is believed TFC would use their slot atop the MLS allocation ranking to acquire Gonzalez.
