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• MLS Ticker: Galaxy add Riqui, Revs acquire Makoun in trade, and more
It’s not often you see a promising Barcelona player move to MLS in the early stages of their professional career, but the L.A. Galaxy are hoping to reap the rewards of adding one. Spanish midfielder Riqui Puig has joined the Galaxy from Barcelona, signing a three-and-a-half year contract. The Galaxy used Targeted Allocation Money to ... Read more...2022
• Ravel Morrison joins Rooney at D.C. United

D.C. United have signed Ravel Morrison on a free transfer using Targeted Allocation Money....2022
• Abila, Brenner, Pochettino and the MLS Newcomers to Watch

It was another busy offseason for Major League Soccer teams, with Designated Player spots, Targeted Allocation Money, and a new Young Designated Player Mechanism giving teams more ways to add firepower to (...)...2021
• Atlanta United acquire Brazilian midfielder Matheus Rossetto
Atlanta United's Josef Martinez joins the ESPN FC set only to be laughed at for his penalty technique. Sebi Salazar, Herculez Gomez and Alejandro Moreno pump the brakes on Inter Miami's expectations this season. Atlanta United FC added to its midfield Monday, acquiring Brazilian Matheus Rossetto from Athletico Paranaense, using targeted allocation money to complete the deal. ...2020
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• Atlanta United acquire Brazilian midfielder Matheus Rossetto
Atlanta United's Josef Martinez joins the ESPN FC set only to be laughed at for his penalty technique. Sebi Salazar, Herculez Gomez and Alejandro Moreno pump the brakes on Inter Miami's expectations this season. Atlanta United FC added to its midfield Monday, acquiring Brazilian Matheus Rossetto from Athletico Paranaense, using targeted allocation money to complete the deal. ...2020
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• Montreal Impact sign defender Rudy Camacho as designated player

Rudy Camacho joins Montreal from Belgium side Waasland-Beveren. The Montreal Impact signed French center-back Rudy Camacho as a designated player on Thursday. Camacho, who joins MLS from Belgium's Waasland-Beveren, has inked a four-year contract after moving to the Canadian side on a free transfer. The Impact used Targeted Allocation Money to complete the deal. "Rudy's arri...2018

• LA Galaxy sign U.S. youth Julian Araujo, 17, to first-team deal

Zlatan Ibrahimovic addresses rumours he was set to leave LA Galaxy last summer and stresses he's in LA for work, not vacation. Zlatan Ibrahimovic joins Pardon the Interruption to outline which MLS records he hopes to break and the responsibility of being named captain of LA Galaxy. The LA Galaxy continued to make roster adjustments on Friday in advance of their season opener Saturda...2019
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"United have signed Ravel Morrison on a free transfer using Targeted Allocation Money."

2021
"It was another busy offseason for Major League Soccer teams, with Designated Player spots, Targeted Allocation Money, and a new Young Designated Player Mechanism giving teams more ways to add firepower to (."

2020
"Galaxy signed Katai on Tuesday with Targeted Allocation Money (TAM) and will occupy an international (."

2019
"New York Red Bulls sign German midfielder Marc Rzatkowski"

2018
"Zlatan Ibrahimovic nearing move to Major League Soccer's LA Galaxy -- sources"

2017
"MLS announces increase in Targeted Allocation Money for 2018 and 2019"

2016
"Chicago Fire Trade Shipp to Montreal for General, Targeted Allocation Money"

2015
"Montreal Impact acquire international star Didier Drogba"

• MLS Ticker: Galaxy add Riqui, Revs acquire Makoun in trade, and more
It’s not often you see a promising Barcelona player move to MLS in the early stages of their professional career, but the L.A. Galaxy are hoping to reap the rewards of adding one. Spanish midfielder Riqui Puig has joined the Galaxy from Barcelona, signing a three-and-a-half year contract. The Galaxy used Targeted Allocation Money to ... Read more...2022
• Atlanta United acquire Brazilian midfielder Matheus Rossetto
Atlanta United's Josef Martinez joins the ESPN FC set only to be laughed at for his penalty technique. Sebi Salazar, Herculez Gomez and Alejandro Moreno pump the brakes on Inter Miami's expectations this season. Atlanta United FC added to its midfield Monday, acquiring Brazilian Matheus Rossetto from Athletico Paranaense, using targeted allocation money to complete the deal. ...2020
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• Michael Bradley signs new deal to remain with Toronto FC - source
Omar Gonzalez explains how the U.S. are hoping to win the 2019 Gold Cup and delves into his relationship with Michael Bradley and Jozy Altidore at Toronto FC. U.S. international midfielder Michael Bradley has re-signed with Toronto FC, a league source has confirmed to ESPN FC. Reports out of Toronto on Wednesday broke the news of Bradley's deal, with a press conference scheduled for Thursday...2019
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• Michael Bradley signs new deal to remain with Toronto FC
Omar Gonzalez explains how the U.S. are hoping to win the 2019 Gold Cup and delves into his relationship with Michael Bradley and Jozy Altidore at Toronto FC. U.S. international midfielder Michael Bradley has re-signed with Toronto FC, the club announced on Thursday.. Bradley, 32, signed his new contract with the help of Targeted Allocation Money. Bradley's previous deal, a lucrative Desi...2019
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• Sources: Portland Timbers sign Dario Zuparic from HNK Rijeka
RSL advances to the Western Conference semis with a win over the Timbers. Watch MLS on ESPN+. Seattle beat Toronto FC 3-1 to secure their second MLS Cup win in franchise history. The Seattle Sounders have once again beaten Toronto FC to claim their 2nd MLS Cup trophy. The Portland Timbers have signed HNK Rijeka center-back Dario Zuparic, league sources have told ESPN. The transfe...2019
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• LA Galaxy sign U.S. youth Julian Araujo, 17, to first-team deal
Zlatan Ibrahimovic addresses rumours he was set to leave LA Galaxy last summer and stresses he's in LA for work, not vacation. Zlatan Ibrahimovic joins Pardon the Interruption to outline which MLS records he hopes to break and the responsibility of being named captain of LA Galaxy. The LA Galaxy continued to make roster adjustments on Friday in advance of their season opener Saturda...2019
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• New York Red Bulls defender Aaron Long signs new contract

Aaron Long enjoyed an outstanding season for New York Red Bulls. United States international defender Aaron Long has signed a multi-year contract to remain at New York Red Bulls, the club said on Monday. Young, 26, who was named MLS Defender of the Year last season, follows central defender Tim Parker in putting pen to paper on a new deal in New York. He won his first cap for the U.S. last year, c...2019
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• Red Bulls sign Danish striker Mathias Jorgensen to multi-year deal

Ahead of the 2019 season, coaches from around MLS share their views on how to define success in the evolving league. With the 2019 Major League Soccer season right around the corner, take a look back at the best skills from last campaign. The New York Red Bulls have signed 18-year-old Danish striker Mathias Jorgensen to a multi-year contract, the team announced Tuesday. Terms were not of...2019
• New York Red Bulls sign German midfielder Marc Rzatkowski

Marc Rzatkowski was on loan with the Red Bulls last season. The New York Red Bulls have signed German midfielder Marc Rzatkowski using targeted allocation money. Rzatkowski played with the Red Bulls last season on loan from Red Bull Salzburg. The 28-year-old started 16 of the 24 matches he appeared and had two goals and seven assists. Before joining the Red Bulls, Rzatkowski spent two seasons with...2019
• FC Cincinnati signs Fanendo Adi, Fatai Alashe ahead of MLS move

FC Cincinnati has signed its first two MLS players ahead of joining the league next season, completing deals for Portland Timbers forward Fanendo Adi and San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Fatai Alashe. The Timbers will receive $450,000 in general allocation money and $400,000 in targeted allocation money for Adi, as well as a portion of any future deal should Cincinnati sell Adi to a club o...2018
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• Ola Kamara officially signs three-year LA Galaxy extension

Johnny Russell inspired Sporting Kansas City to three points at LA Galaxy, as Zlatan Ibrahimovic's second substitute appearance proved tamer than his debut. The LA Galaxy announced on Wednesday that forward Ola Kamara has signed a new three-year contract. As first reported by ESPN FC last week, the new deal will put his annual salary around $1 million, according to multiple sources with know...2018
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• Orlando City lands Justin Meram in trade with Columbus Crew SC

Goal! Columbus Crew SC 2-1 Toronto FC. Justin Meram (Columbus Crew SC) scores in the bottom corner of the net. Orlando City has acquired midfielder Justin Meram in a trade with Columbus Crew SC, the player confirmed on Monday. Sources had told ESPN FC earlier in the day that Meram would join Orlando in exchange for $1.05 million in allocation money plus an international roster spot. The money br...2018
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• LA Galaxy get Ola Kamara from Crew in trade for Gyasi Zardes

United States' Gyasi Zardes outlines his goals for January camp and what impact he expects the younger players to have on the rest of the team. The LA Galaxy have completed a trade to acquire Ola Kamara from Columbus Crew SC in exchange for forward Gyasi Zardes and $400,000 in targeted allocation money, the clubs announced on Saturday. Columbus will receive another $100,000 in TAM i...2018
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• Chicago Fire acquire U.S. striker C.J. Sapong from Philadelphia Union

With a new manager and another big signing in the winter, Atlanta United are gearing up to defend their MLS Cup title in 2019. The Chicago Fire have acquired striker C.J. Sapong from the Philadelphia Union, the club announced on Saturday. Sapong, 30, changes clubs for what could be up to $450,000 in combined allocation money, with the Union set to receive $200,000 in 2019 Genera...2019
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• FC Cincinnati acquires Leonardo Bertone from Swiss side Young Boys

The FC crew weigh the pros and cons of the changes to the MLS playoff format, including single-elimination, more teams and no international break. FC Cincinnati announced Tuesday that it has acquired Swiss midfielder Leonardo Bertone using Targeted Allocation Money, as the expansion team continues to shore up its roster in preparation for the club's MLS debut in 2019. The 24-year-old Switzer...2018
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• Minnesota United agrees deal for Ecuador international Romario Ibarra

Four days after rescuing Houston against LAFC, Philippe Senderos was at it again, bagging two set-piece goals to see the Dynamo past Minnesota. Minnesota United announced on Monday that it has reached an agreement with Club Deportivo Universidad Catolica for the transfer of Ecuador international winger Romario Ibarra using targeted allocation money. The 23-year-old will join the second-y...2018
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• Portland Timbers acquire Peru winger Andy Polo from Morelia

Andy Polo is moving to MLS with the Portland Timbers. The Portland Timbers have acquired Peru international winger Andy Polo on a one-year loan deal from Morelia, the club announced on Wednesday. The Timbers used Targeted Allocation Money, with a purchase option. "We are excited to add a young and talented attacking player in Andy Polo," said Timbers general manager Gavin Wilkinson. &quo...2018
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• Ortuno excited by Real Salt Lake move after Las Palmas stalemate ends

From nonsense on the pitch to interesting times in the stands, Alejandro Moreno digs deep to find the best, funniest and strangest moments of the 2017 MLS season. Alfredo Ortuno has said he is eager to prove his worth in Major League Soccer after signing for Real Salt Lake from Las Palmas following six months without playing. Real Salt Lake used Targeted Allocation Money (TAM) to acquire the 26-y...2018
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• Minnesota United signs Kevin Molino from Orlando City in major MLS trade
Kevin Molino had 11 goals with eight assists for Orlando City last season. Minnesota United acquired midfielder Kevin Molino from Orlando City in a trade for $650,000 in allocation money on Thursday. Orlando received $450,000 in general allocation money and $200,000 in targeted allocation money in the deal, which also sees goalkeeper Patrick McLain move to Minnesota. The allocation money ...2017
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• LA Galaxy add Joao Pedro from Guimaraes to new-look midfield
Jermaine Jones says the decision to join LA Galaxy was about spending more time with his wife and children. The LA Galaxy continued to rework their midfield by signing Joao Pedro from Portuguese club Vitoria Guimaraes on Thursday. Pedro, 23, comes to the Galaxy as a special discovery player, and the MLS club used targeted allocation money to secure his contract. He signs just one day aft...2017
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• Montreal Impact acquire international star Didier Drogba
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• Zlatan Ibrahimovic nearing move to Major League Soccer's LA Galaxy -- sources

Taylor Twellman has the latest on David Beckham's MLS club in Miami, Cyle Larin's Orlando City contract dispute, Jack Harrison's links with Stoke City and more. The LA Galaxy are inching closer to signing Manchester United forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic, multiple sources have confirmed to ESPN FC. ESPN FC television analyst Taylor Twellman was the first to report the latest link betwee...2018
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• MLS announces additional investment in club rosters with introduction of Targeted Allocation Money
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• MLS announces $37 million investment in Targeted Allocation Money, Homegrown Player funds for 2016-17
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• Chicago Fire Acquire Brazilian Forward Gilberto as Designated Player
2015

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• Chicago Fire Trade Shipp to Montreal for General, Targeted Allocation Money
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• Ranking the best signings of a busy MLS summer transfer window
2015
• MLS to increase spending on player salaries with multi-million dollar investment
2015
• MLS announces increase in Targeted Allocation Money for 2018 and 2019
2017
• Toronto FC acquire goalkeeper Clint Irwin from Colorado Rapids for targeted allocation money, draft picks
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• New Targeted Allocation Money and Homegrown Player funds aimed at improving "middle of the roster"
2015
• Chicago Fire Acquire Defender Rafael Ramos and Targeted Allocation Money from Orlando City SC
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• Chicago Fire Acquire Targeted Allocation Money and 2019 MLS SuperDraft Selection from D.C. United in Exchange for Kennedy Igboananike
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• Portland Timbers acquire General Allocation Money, Targeted Allocation Money from New York City FC
2017

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• Michael Bradley signs new deal to remain with Toronto FC - source
2019

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• Chicago Fire sign Gaitan on free following release from Dalian Yifang

C.J. Sapong scored in the final seconds to earn Chicago Fire a dramatic draw with 10 men against Orlando City. Major League Soccer: C.J. Sapong (90'+5) Chicago Fire 1-1 Orlando City Major League Soccer: Dom Dwyer (47') Chicago Fire 0-1 Orlando City Chicago Fire have a confirmed the signing of Nicolas Gaitan on a free transfer after the Argentine had b...2019
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• LA Galaxy sign U.S. youth Julian Araujo, 17, to first-team deal
2019

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• Chicago Fire acquire U.S. striker C.J. Sapong from Philadelphia Union
2019

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• New York Red Bulls defender Aaron Long signs new contract
2019

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• Sporting Kansas City trades defender Ike Opara to Minnesota

Sporting Kansas City has traded former MLS Defender of the Year Ike Opara to Minnesota United for $900,000 in Targeted Allocation Money, which could reach $1 million if certain incentives are reached. One source said that if Minnesota makes the playoffs, then the incentive will have been reached, adding to Sporting Kansas City's haul. The new playoff format approved by MLS for 2019 will see s...2019
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• FC Cincinnati acquires Leonardo Bertone from Swiss side Young Boys
2018

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• Ola Kamara officially signs three-year LA Galaxy extension
2018

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• Ola Kamara signs new three-year deal with LA Galaxy worth $1m/year - sources
Ola Kamara and Romain Alessandrini were the goalscorers in a strong first half for the LA Galaxy who opened the season with a win over the Portland Timbers. LA Galaxy forward Ola Kamara has signed a new three-year contract that will put his annual salary at around $1 million, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the deal. Kamara was acquired by the Galaxy during the offseason for the ...2018
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• Red Bulls land defender Tim Parker in trade with Whitecaps

ESPN FC's Herculez Gomez and Mark Donaldson square off in predicting some of the most notable opening day fixtures in Major League Soccer. Ahead of the 2018 MLS season, we caught up with some of the players and asked them to give a rendition of their favourite songs from the fans. The New York Red Bulls acquired one of the most highly rated center-backs in MLS on Friday by landing Ti...2018
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