MLS Aces Podcast
@mlsaces.bsky.social
Bringing you all things MLS & U.S. Soccer! Join us for conversations, interviews, & more of the beautiful game in the U.S. Hosted by Tom Sweezy & Jason Vevang 🎙️⚽️
✍️ https://substack.com/@mlsaces
🎙️ https://tinyurl.com/2xkcdca2
🎥 https://tinyurl.com/4n3tvbrt
✍️ https://substack.com/@mlsaces
🎙️ https://tinyurl.com/2xkcdca2
🎥 https://tinyurl.com/4n3tvbrt
Pinned
MLS Aces Podcast Ep. 359 is out now! Tom & Jason chat:
-Managerial situation at Minnesota United
-Timo Werner closing in on San Jose Earthquakes
-Josh Sargent transfer saga with Toronto FC
-Hector Herrera's return to Houston Dynamo
-And more!
open.spotify.com/episode/56LG...
-Managerial situation at Minnesota United
-Timo Werner closing in on San Jose Earthquakes
-Josh Sargent transfer saga with Toronto FC
-Hector Herrera's return to Houston Dynamo
-And more!
open.spotify.com/episode/56LG...
If things fall through with Toronto FC & Josh Sargent?
Minnesota United have a lot of GAM & striker need, a return to Orlando City could make sense, Portland Timbers could use a DP 9, San Diego FC replacing Chucky?, St. Louis City replacing Klauss?
Minnesota United have a lot of GAM & striker need, a return to Orlando City could make sense, Portland Timbers could use a DP 9, San Diego FC replacing Chucky?, St. Louis City replacing Klauss?
🚨🇨🇦 Cyle Larin, set to leave Feyenoord with loan deal being interrupted ahead of new move in January. Four clubs already keen on signing the striker with decision soon; he’s ready for new chapter to get regular game time ahead of World Cup.
January 24, 2026 at 3:19 AM
If things fall through with Toronto FC & Josh Sargent?
Minnesota United have a lot of GAM & striker need, a return to Orlando City could make sense, Portland Timbers could use a DP 9, San Diego FC replacing Chucky?, St. Louis City replacing Klauss?
Minnesota United have a lot of GAM & striker need, a return to Orlando City could make sense, Portland Timbers could use a DP 9, San Diego FC replacing Chucky?, St. Louis City replacing Klauss?
I loved the latest episode of @soccerwisehq.bsky.social (per usual) but the biggest and most impactful thing for me… @tombogert.bsky.social & @empiregass.bsky.social you both are Psychos?!?! LETS GO BABY!
two men are standing next to each other in a yard
ALT: two men are standing next to each other in a yard
media.tenor.com
January 21, 2026 at 2:57 PM
I loved the latest episode of @soccerwisehq.bsky.social (per usual) but the biggest and most impactful thing for me… @tombogert.bsky.social & @empiregass.bsky.social you both are Psychos?!?! LETS GO BABY!
Reposted by MLS Aces Podcast
Inbox: D.C. United confirms that Kim Joon Hong will join Suwon Samsung Bluewings on loan through the 2026 MLS season. Suwon holds a purchase option.
January 20, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Inbox: D.C. United confirms that Kim Joon Hong will join Suwon Samsung Bluewings on loan through the 2026 MLS season. Suwon holds a purchase option.
Reposted by MLS Aces Podcast
We have loaned forward Exon Arzú to Real C.D. España in Honduras through June 2026.
🗞️ https://bit.ly/4robiyn
🗞️ https://bit.ly/4robiyn
January 20, 2026 at 8:35 PM
We have loaned forward Exon Arzú to Real C.D. España in Honduras through June 2026.
🗞️ https://bit.ly/4robiyn
🗞️ https://bit.ly/4robiyn
And just like that… a U22 Initiative spot opens up for Atlanta United
OFFICIAL: Edwin Mosquera is announced by Independiente Santa Fe #ATLUTD
January 21, 2026 at 2:40 AM
And just like that… a U22 Initiative spot opens up for Atlanta United
Don’t know much of anything about Gonzalez, but Minnesota United add another young foreign attacker to their mix
The 21 year old LW had 5G/3A in about 1,800 minutes for Deportes Tolima in Colombia
The 21 year old LW had 5G/3A in about 1,800 minutes for Deportes Tolima in Colombia
NEWS: the club has acquired winger Mauricio González from Colombia’s first-division side Deportes Tolima through the 2029-30 MLS season, with a club option for 2030-31.
More » https://utd.mn/4sJBDrT
More » https://utd.mn/4sJBDrT
January 21, 2026 at 2:39 AM
Don’t know much of anything about Gonzalez, but Minnesota United add another young foreign attacker to their mix
The 21 year old LW had 5G/3A in about 1,800 minutes for Deportes Tolima in Colombia
The 21 year old LW had 5G/3A in about 1,800 minutes for Deportes Tolima in Colombia
Reposted by MLS Aces Podcast
Charlotte signs South Jersey native Tyler Miller, who left MLS last winter to go to England.
Three months at Notts County, then to Bolton in the summer, and now he's coming back to the U.S.
www.transfermarkt.us/tyler-miller...
Three months at Notts County, then to Bolton in the summer, and now he's coming back to the U.S.
www.transfermarkt.us/tyler-miller...
Tyler Miller - Player profile 25/26
www.transfermarkt.us
January 20, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Charlotte signs South Jersey native Tyler Miller, who left MLS last winter to go to England.
Three months at Notts County, then to Bolton in the summer, and now he's coming back to the U.S.
www.transfermarkt.us/tyler-miller...
Three months at Notts County, then to Bolton in the summer, and now he's coming back to the U.S.
www.transfermarkt.us/tyler-miller...
Griffin Yow is now officially a New England Revolution winger! The 23 year old RW is another recent USYNT talent joining the Revs this off-season
Yow had 18G/10A for Westerlo in about 5,000 minutes played since joining the Belgian side in 2022
Yow had 18G/10A for Westerlo in about 5,000 minutes played since joining the Belgian side in 2022
🇺🇸 Sources: New England Revolution closing in on a deal to acquire USYNT winger Griffin Yow from Westerlo.
Fee just over $400k I'm told. Deal agreed but needs to be finalized.
Yow, 23, is a product of D.C. United's academy. Blossomed at Westerlo.
Fee just over $400k I'm told. Deal agreed but needs to be finalized.
Yow, 23, is a product of D.C. United's academy. Blossomed at Westerlo.
January 21, 2026 at 2:34 AM
Griffin Yow is now officially a New England Revolution winger! The 23 year old RW is another recent USYNT talent joining the Revs this off-season
Yow had 18G/10A for Westerlo in about 5,000 minutes played since joining the Belgian side in 2022
Yow had 18G/10A for Westerlo in about 5,000 minutes played since joining the Belgian side in 2022
The former USL Championship standout forward returns to the U.S. after a short stint in Spain’s 2nd division
Nick Markanich had 30G/6A in 2024 for the Charleston Battery & earned himself a move to CD Castellon. With Castellon he has 2 goals in 25 games played
Nick Markanich had 30G/6A in 2024 for the Charleston Battery & earned himself a move to CD Castellon. With Castellon he has 2 goals in 25 games played
🇺🇸 Sources: Houston Dynamo has agreed a deal to sign forward Nick Markanich from CD Castellón
Deal is a loan w/ purchase option
Markanich, 26, set USL Championship single-season record for goals with Charleston Battery. Brother of MNUFC's Anthony Markanich
Deal is a loan w/ purchase option
Markanich, 26, set USL Championship single-season record for goals with Charleston Battery. Brother of MNUFC's Anthony Markanich
January 21, 2026 at 2:31 AM
The former USL Championship standout forward returns to the U.S. after a short stint in Spain’s 2nd division
Nick Markanich had 30G/6A in 2024 for the Charleston Battery & earned himself a move to CD Castellon. With Castellon he has 2 goals in 25 games played
Nick Markanich had 30G/6A in 2024 for the Charleston Battery & earned himself a move to CD Castellon. With Castellon he has 2 goals in 25 games played
Conrad Wallem might be the most versatile player in all of MLS? St. Louis City make a very small decision to bring him in fully from Prague
St. Louis City seem primed to thrive in a back 3 heading into 2026 with Wallem playing a strong LWB/LM role
St. Louis City seem primed to thrive in a back 3 heading into 2026 with Wallem playing a strong LWB/LM role
Conrad Wallem is officially #AllForCITY!
@stlcitysc.com made a 6am announcement for their #6, signing Wallem to a 3.5 yr contract though June 2029 after he played the 2025 season on loan to CITY from Slavia Prague. Wallem will occupy an int’l slot.
@stlcitysc.com made a 6am announcement for their #6, signing Wallem to a 3.5 yr contract though June 2029 after he played the 2025 season on loan to CITY from Slavia Prague. Wallem will occupy an int’l slot.
January 21, 2026 at 2:27 AM
Conrad Wallem might be the most versatile player in all of MLS? St. Louis City make a very small decision to bring him in fully from Prague
St. Louis City seem primed to thrive in a back 3 heading into 2026 with Wallem playing a strong LWB/LM role
St. Louis City seem primed to thrive in a back 3 heading into 2026 with Wallem playing a strong LWB/LM role
Reposted by MLS Aces Podcast
🇦🇷 Inter Miami has officially re-signed Tadeo Allende on a permanent deal from Celta Vigo.
Non-DP deal.
Allende, 26, spent last year on loan. Set a new MLS postseason goals record with 9 en route to Miami winning MLS Cup
Non-DP deal.
Allende, 26, spent last year on loan. Set a new MLS postseason goals record with 9 en route to Miami winning MLS Cup
January 19, 2026 at 3:46 PM
🇦🇷 Inter Miami has officially re-signed Tadeo Allende on a permanent deal from Celta Vigo.
Non-DP deal.
Allende, 26, spent last year on loan. Set a new MLS postseason goals record with 9 en route to Miami winning MLS Cup
Non-DP deal.
Allende, 26, spent last year on loan. Set a new MLS postseason goals record with 9 en route to Miami winning MLS Cup
I’m not happy about it but Mitja Ilenic has departed NYCFC on loan
Tayvon Gray won the starting RB job easily under Pascal Jansen & Ilenic’s minutes fell off. With a youth talent like Drew Baiera also coming up… the move makes sense
Tayvon Gray won the starting RB job easily under Pascal Jansen & Ilenic’s minutes fell off. With a youth talent like Drew Baiera also coming up… the move makes sense
January 21, 2026 at 2:24 AM
I’m not happy about it but Mitja Ilenic has departed NYCFC on loan
Tayvon Gray won the starting RB job easily under Pascal Jansen & Ilenic’s minutes fell off. With a youth talent like Drew Baiera also coming up… the move makes sense
Tayvon Gray won the starting RB job easily under Pascal Jansen & Ilenic’s minutes fell off. With a youth talent like Drew Baiera also coming up… the move makes sense
Congratulations on a great career Nick Lima!!!
Nick was the 1st ever player to come on the MLS Aces Podcast back in 2017! We owe a ton of gratitude to Nick and wishing him nothing but the best!
Nick was the 1st ever player to come on the MLS Aces Podcast back in 2017! We owe a ton of gratitude to Nick and wishing him nothing but the best!
January 21, 2026 at 2:21 AM
Congratulations on a great career Nick Lima!!!
Nick was the 1st ever player to come on the MLS Aces Podcast back in 2017! We owe a ton of gratitude to Nick and wishing him nothing but the best!
Nick was the 1st ever player to come on the MLS Aces Podcast back in 2017! We owe a ton of gratitude to Nick and wishing him nothing but the best!
I was very impressed with Lukas Engel at FC Cincinnati and he developed nicely into a LCB in a back 3
I think if Real Salt Lake transition into a back 3, Engel is a perfect defender to add to that new look backline
I think if Real Salt Lake transition into a back 3, Engel is a perfect defender to add to that new look backline
🚨 #Boro defender Lukas Engel is joining MLS side Real Salt Lake in a permanent move. $1m deal agreed.
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/257670...
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/257670...
Middlesbrough defender set to leave after permanent transfer deal agreed
Middlesbrough defender Lukas Engel is leaving to join Real Salt Lake on a permanent deal.
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk
January 21, 2026 at 2:20 AM
I was very impressed with Lukas Engel at FC Cincinnati and he developed nicely into a LCB in a back 3
I think if Real Salt Lake transition into a back 3, Engel is a perfect defender to add to that new look backline
I think if Real Salt Lake transition into a back 3, Engel is a perfect defender to add to that new look backline
MLS Aces Podcast Ep. 359 is out now! Tom & Jason chat:
-Managerial situation at Minnesota United
-Timo Werner closing in on San Jose Earthquakes
-Josh Sargent transfer saga with Toronto FC
-Hector Herrera's return to Houston Dynamo
-And more!
open.spotify.com/episode/56LG...
-Managerial situation at Minnesota United
-Timo Werner closing in on San Jose Earthquakes
-Josh Sargent transfer saga with Toronto FC
-Hector Herrera's return to Houston Dynamo
-And more!
open.spotify.com/episode/56LG...
January 17, 2026 at 12:36 AM
MLS Aces Podcast Ep. 359 is out now! Tom & Jason chat:
-Managerial situation at Minnesota United
-Timo Werner closing in on San Jose Earthquakes
-Josh Sargent transfer saga with Toronto FC
-Hector Herrera's return to Houston Dynamo
-And more!
open.spotify.com/episode/56LG...
-Managerial situation at Minnesota United
-Timo Werner closing in on San Jose Earthquakes
-Josh Sargent transfer saga with Toronto FC
-Hector Herrera's return to Houston Dynamo
-And more!
open.spotify.com/episode/56LG...
New MLS Aces Podcast out tomorrow morning!
January 16, 2026 at 1:36 AM
New MLS Aces Podcast out tomorrow morning!
I’d love to see a MLS club go try to get Ansu Fati from Barcelona:
-Reports of a $12m fee for him
-Barca kid needing a new home (Puig-esc?)
-Only 23
-Capped by Spain
-6,000+ career minutes played for Barca, Brighton, & Monaco
Maybe a Jonathan Rodriguez replacement in Portland?
-Reports of a $12m fee for him
-Barca kid needing a new home (Puig-esc?)
-Only 23
-Capped by Spain
-6,000+ career minutes played for Barca, Brighton, & Monaco
Maybe a Jonathan Rodriguez replacement in Portland?
January 15, 2026 at 3:40 AM
I’d love to see a MLS club go try to get Ansu Fati from Barcelona:
-Reports of a $12m fee for him
-Barca kid needing a new home (Puig-esc?)
-Only 23
-Capped by Spain
-6,000+ career minutes played for Barca, Brighton, & Monaco
Maybe a Jonathan Rodriguez replacement in Portland?
-Reports of a $12m fee for him
-Barca kid needing a new home (Puig-esc?)
-Only 23
-Capped by Spain
-6,000+ career minutes played for Barca, Brighton, & Monaco
Maybe a Jonathan Rodriguez replacement in Portland?
It’s not the ideal club or league, but I have to say I am thrilled to see Kellyn Acosta finally get his shot at playing in Europe. It’s been a long time coming for the former U.S. international
🇺🇸 Sources: Kellyn Acosta is nearing an exit from Chicago Fire. Final details now. Likely mutual contract termination but TBD.
Acosta is finalizing a deal to sign with Polish club Pogoń Szczecin.
Acosta, 30, heading abroad. Made 300+ MLS regular season apps.
Acosta is finalizing a deal to sign with Polish club Pogoń Szczecin.
Acosta, 30, heading abroad. Made 300+ MLS regular season apps.
January 15, 2026 at 3:17 AM
It’s not the ideal club or league, but I have to say I am thrilled to see Kellyn Acosta finally get his shot at playing in Europe. It’s been a long time coming for the former U.S. international
Reposted by MLS Aces Podcast
🇺🇸🇳🇿 Los Angeles FC have claimed forward Tyler Boyd off of waivers. Nashville SC have bought out the remaining portion of Boyd's contract (guaranteed through 2026) as one of their two annual buyouts. His budget charge won't hit their cap going forward.
January 14, 2026 at 4:04 PM
🇺🇸🇳🇿 Los Angeles FC have claimed forward Tyler Boyd off of waivers. Nashville SC have bought out the remaining portion of Boyd's contract (guaranteed through 2026) as one of their two annual buyouts. His budget charge won't hit their cap going forward.
I mean… he was a Best XI midfielder last time he was playing for Houston. Now… that was a bit ago. But, let’s see what Hector Herrera can bring to the Dynamo midfield in 2026
🟠🇲🇽 Sources: Houston Dynamo finalizing deal to sign midfielder Hector Herrera.
Herrera won't be a DP for Houston.
Herrera, 35, spent 2022-24 with the Dynamo then joined Toluca. Was named to 2023 MLS Best XI.
Herrera won't be a DP for Houston.
Herrera, 35, spent 2022-24 with the Dynamo then joined Toluca. Was named to 2023 MLS Best XI.
January 15, 2026 at 3:14 AM
I mean… he was a Best XI midfielder last time he was playing for Houston. Now… that was a bit ago. But, let’s see what Hector Herrera can bring to the Dynamo midfield in 2026
Reposted by MLS Aces Podcast
Welcome to the squad Cristiano Oliveira! 🔵🔴
Revolution sign the 2nd Brazilian American homegrown in club history.
➥ nerevs.us/3LCxpBD
Revolution sign the 2nd Brazilian American homegrown in club history.
➥ nerevs.us/3LCxpBD
January 14, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Welcome to the squad Cristiano Oliveira! 🔵🔴
Revolution sign the 2nd Brazilian American homegrown in club history.
➥ nerevs.us/3LCxpBD
Revolution sign the 2nd Brazilian American homegrown in club history.
➥ nerevs.us/3LCxpBD
Deal is official! FC Cincinnati add highly talented forward Kristian Fletcher! If Fletcher can stay healthy, it feels like the sky is the limit for the kid!
Can’t wait to see him get some regular 1st team minutes soon enough (hopefully!)
Can’t wait to see him get some regular 1st team minutes soon enough (hopefully!)
FC Cincinnati acquiring MLS rights to Kristian Fletcher, the U.S. youth intl whose contract option was declined by D.C. United, per two sources. Cincy close to completing deal with 20-year-old forward, who’s recovering from ACL injury. DCU expected to receive $ from Cincy.
January 15, 2026 at 3:11 AM
Deal is official! FC Cincinnati add highly talented forward Kristian Fletcher! If Fletcher can stay healthy, it feels like the sky is the limit for the kid!
Can’t wait to see him get some regular 1st team minutes soon enough (hopefully!)
Can’t wait to see him get some regular 1st team minutes soon enough (hopefully!)
The St. Louis City midfield has improved a healthy amount with Daniel Edelman sliding into a starting role. The young midfielder is a ball of energy & a strong ball winner! I was surprised to see the Red Bulls move on from him but for the GAM… it makes sense
🇺🇸 Sources: St. Louis City finalizing deal to acquire midfielder Daniel Edelman from New York Red Bulls.
I’m told fee around $700k GAM.
Edelman, 22, was USYNT captain at U-20 World Cup. Made 118 first team apps for RBNY.
I’m told fee around $700k GAM.
Edelman, 22, was USYNT captain at U-20 World Cup. Made 118 first team apps for RBNY.
January 15, 2026 at 3:08 AM
The St. Louis City midfield has improved a healthy amount with Daniel Edelman sliding into a starting role. The young midfielder is a ball of energy & a strong ball winner! I was surprised to see the Red Bulls move on from him but for the GAM… it makes sense
The Philadelphia Union have officially signed CB Japhet Sery Larsen from Brann in Norway! Larsen seems like he could be the man to step up as Glesnes’s replacement next to Makhanya. Experienced player in his prime!
Japhet Sery Larsen to the Union is done, per Danish outlet Bold.
Transfer fee of around $938,000.
bold.dk/fodbold/stil...
Transfer fee of around $938,000.
bold.dk/fodbold/stil...
Alt på plads: Japhet Sery Larsen skifter til MLS-klub
Ifølge Bolds oplysninger har Japhet Sery Larsen bestået lægetjekket i Philadelphia Union og skrevet under på en kontrakt med Major League Soccer-klubben.
bold.dk
January 15, 2026 at 3:02 AM
The Philadelphia Union have officially signed CB Japhet Sery Larsen from Brann in Norway! Larsen seems like he could be the man to step up as Glesnes’s replacement next to Makhanya. Experienced player in his prime!
The deal is official! Houston Dynamo have added Santos captain Guilherme as a DP winger!
The 30 year old joins a new look Dynamo squad that has made recent additions of HH, Bouzat, Halter & looking to add Bougsz
The 30 year old joins a new look Dynamo squad that has made recent additions of HH, Bouzat, Halter & looking to add Bougsz
The Houston Dynamo have added another Brazilian, signing winger Guilherme from Santos FC.
www.bayoucitysoccer.net/dynamo/houst...
www.bayoucitysoccer.net/dynamo/houst...
Houston Dynamo sign Brazilian winger Guilherme — Bayou City Soccer
The Houston Dynamo have added another Brazilian, signing winger Guilherme from Santos FC as a Designated Player.
www.bayoucitysoccer.net
January 15, 2026 at 2:57 AM
The deal is official! Houston Dynamo have added Santos captain Guilherme as a DP winger!
The 30 year old joins a new look Dynamo squad that has made recent additions of HH, Bouzat, Halter & looking to add Bougsz
The 30 year old joins a new look Dynamo squad that has made recent additions of HH, Bouzat, Halter & looking to add Bougsz