MLS sets transfer records for incoming and outgoing players

Major League Soccer (MLS) has set transfer records this year, both for incoming and outgoing players, according to the league's announcement on Wednesday. The MLS clubs spent over $370 million in the transfer market, surpassing the $336 million spent in 2025. Notable signings include Robert Lewandowski with Chicago Fire, Antoine Griezmann with Orlando City, Josh Sargent with Toronto, and Breel Embolo with Atlanta.

Thirty players with World Cup experience joined the league, with 20 coming from the 2026 World Cup. The average age of the players who joined was just over 25. A total of 186 international players were signed by MLS clubs, representing 51 countries, with Brazil leading at 16 players. In comparison, English clubs spent a record $4.7 billion on players during the summer transfer window, with Manchester City alone spending $600 million.

MLS also generated a record $218 million in revenue from transfers, up from $202 million the previous year. The league is planning to shift to a summer-to-spring schedule next year to align better with other international leagues and transfer windows.

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