FC Cincinnati Acquire 2027 SuperDraft Selection in Trade with San Jose Earthquakes
Published on January 12, 2026 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
FC Cincinnati News Release
CINCINNATI - FC Cincinnati have acquired San Jose Earthquakes' third-round selection in MLS SuperDraft 2027 in exchange for the right of first refusal rights for goalkeeper Nate Crockford, the clubs announced today.
San Jose's 2027 third-round selection was obtained from Real Salt Lake via a swap of natural third-round picks on January 6.
Nate Crockford made 11 appearances for FC Cincinnati 2 in MLS NEXT Pro last season, earning three clean sheets.
TRANSACTION: On January 12, 2026, FC Cincinnati acquire San Jose Earthquakes' third-round selection (via Real Salt Lake) in MLS SuperDraft 2027 in exchange for the right of first refusal rights for goalkeeper Nate Crockford.
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