NE Revs re-sign Boateng & Chicago Fire acquire veteran striker

The 2023 MLS season is finally upon us, but that doesn’t mean teams are quite done in the transfer market.

There’s still time for gaps to be filled and positions to be strengthened and the revolving door at clubs remains extremely busy.

Here are the deals you might have missed from the last couple of days:

The New England Revolution have re-signed midfielder Emmanuel Boateng on a one-year deal through the 2023 MLS season, with an option on 2024.

Boateng has spent the last two years with the Revs, notching four goals and six assists in 42 appearances across all competitions, but was a free agent after his previews contract expired.

“We are pleased to have Ema re-sign with the Revolution,” sporting director and head coach Bruce Arena said in a club press release. “Ema has been a great contributor to our team both on and off the field, and I’m excited to have him return to our club.”

Boateng – who has previously represented LA Galaxy, D.C. United, and Columbus Crew in MLS – was part of the Revs side that won the 2021 Supporters’ Shield with a record points total. The 29-year-old will occupy a supplemental spot on New England’s roster.

The Chicago Fire have acquired Major League Soccer’s third-highest goalscorer of all time, capturing Kei Kamara in a trade with CF Montreal.

The 38-year-old has 139 goals in regular-season play to date during a career that has now seen him represent 10 different MLS clubs.

Just last season, Kamara hit nine goals in 32 appearances to help Montreal finish second in the Eastern Conference. However, the veteran striker has made no secret of his desire to leave the club over the last couple of months and, now, he finally has his move.

“We are excited to welcome Kei Kamara to the Fire,” Chicago sporting director Georg Heitz said in a release. “Kei has shown throughout his career that he can consistently produce goals in MLS, including this past season with CF Montreal.

“Not only will he help to make us more dangerous in the attacking third, but he will bring experience and leadership to the squad. Kei will be an important addition to the team as we continue to build the squad for the 2023 season.”

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