San Diego add players in Expansion Draft
San Diego FC selected five players in the 2024 MLS Expansion Draft on Wednesday evening, further building their inaugural roster before their 2025 debut. Of the players chosen, three are slated to remain with San Diego and two were traded for assets.
MLS releases Free Agency and Re-Entry Draft lists
Free Agency will open Thursday, Dec. 12 at 1 pm ET for players who are at least age 24 with at least five MLS service years and are either option-declined or out-of-contract after the 2024 MLS season. You can see the full list of free agents here. Additionally, you can check out the list of players eligible for Friday’s Re-Entry Draft, Stage 1 here.
Toronto acquire Andrade via Expansion Draft trade
Toronto FC have acquired forward Thiago Andrade from newcomers San Diego FC after San Diego selected him in last night’s Expansion Draft. In return, San Diego receive the No. 9 overall pick in the 2025 MLS SuperDraft, $250,000 in conditional General Allocation Money (GAM) and a sell-on percentage in any future transfer abroad.
D.C. United acquire Kijima via Expansion Draft trade
D.C. United have acquired midfielder Hosei Kijima from newcomers San Diego FC in exchange for $400,000 in 2025 General Allocation Money (GAM). Kijima was briefly on San Diego’s roster after they picked him in Wednesday’s Expansion Draft.
San Diego acquire McVey from D.C. United
San Diego FC have acquired defender Christopher McVey from D.C. United. In exchange for McVey’s Right of First Refusal, San Diego sent D.C. up to $100,000 in General Allocation Money ($50k guaranteed; $50k conditional). San Diego have also signed McVey to a new contract through 2026 with an option for 2027.
San Diego acquire Dos Santos from Inter Miami
San Diego FC have acquired goalkeeper CJ dos Santos from Inter Miami CF. In exchange for the former US youth international, Inter Miami receive $100,000 in 2025 General Allocation Money (GAM).
The full list of Free Agency and Re-Entry Draft-eligible players is out, and free agency opens in earnest today at 1 pm ET. Meanwhile, San Diego added a handful of new players as they prepare for their inaugural season. Let’s talk it out.
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