Nashville SC Buys out Portion of Forward Tyler Boyd's Contract
Published on January 14, 2026 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Nashville SC News Release
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Nashville Soccer Club announced today it has exercised a 2026 buyout option on a retained portion of forward Tyler Boyd's contract after Boyd was claimed off waivers by Los Angeles Football Club.
Under MLS roster rules a club is allowed, at its own expense, to buy out two players under guaranteed contracts per year and free up the corresponding salary budget space.
Transaction: Nashville SC buys out a retained portion of forward Tyler Boyd's contract on Jan. 14, 2026.
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