Sporting KC Acquires Forward Erik Hurtado

December 14, 2018 - Sporting Kansas City acquired 28-year-old forward Erik Hurtado on Friday from Vancouver Whitecaps FC in exchange for the club's natural second-round pick in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft and natural first-round pick in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft. In six seasons with the Whitecaps, Hurtado contributed 17 goals and 13 assists in 123 matches (47 MLS starts) across all competitions since being selected fifth overall in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft. The Santa Clara University product and former US youth international recorded seven goals... Full Story

Sporting KC Signs Costa Rican International Rodney Wallace

December 14, 2018 - Sporting Kansas City has signed free agent defender and Costa Rican international Rodney Wallace, the club announced on Friday. Wallace has been added to the Sporting KC roster, signing a one-year contract for the 2019 season. "Sporting KC is a passionate club that knows how to win," Wallace said. "There are a lot of key aspects here to winning, from the players and staff to the facilities and fans. The soccer atmosphere in Kansas City gives the team that extra edge, and I am excited to come here and be a part of somethin... Full Story

Nick DeLeon Selected by Toronto FC in Stage 1 of the 2018 MLS Re-Entry Draft

December 14, 2018 - D.C. United have announced that longtime player, Nick DeLeon, has been acquired by Toronto FC in Stage One of the 2018 MLS Re-Entry Draft on Dec. 14, 2018. "Nick was a model professional for D.C. United for the entirety of his tenure at the club," Dave Kasper, United General Manager and VP of Soccer Operations, said. "He gave everything he had for his fellow players, coaches and the fans each time he stepped foot on the field to represent us. We want to thank him for his service and tireless commitment to the Black-and-Re... Full Story

Real Salt Lake Selects DF Donny Toia in Re-Entry Draft

December 14, 2018 - SANDY, Utah - Real Salt Lake selected DF Donny Toia in Stage 1 of the MLS Re-Entry Draft on Friday, bringing the RSL Academy product and former RSL player back to Rio Tinto Stadium. "Donny Toia is a young player, but he's also experienced," RSL Head Coach Mike Petke said. "He has been in the league for a while and can contribute to our club and still has the potential for growth." Originally signed by Real Salt Lake as the club's first ever Homegrown signing in 2011, Toia played with FC Tucson of the PDL in 2012 and US... Full Story

• Whitecaps FC Acquire a Pair of MLS SuperDraft Picks from Sporting KC for Forward Erik Hurtado - Vancouver Whitecaps FC (MLS) December 14
  
• Sporting KC Acquires Forward Erik Hurtado - Sporting Kansas City (MLS) December 14
  
• Sporting KC Signs Costa Rican International Rodney Wallace - Sporting Kansas City (MLS) December 14
  
• Sounders FC 2 to Open 2019 Season at Home on March 9 - Seattle Sounders FC 2 (USL) December 14
  
• Nick DeLeon Selected by Toronto FC in Stage 1 of the 2018 MLS Re-Entry Draft - D.C. United (MLS) December 14
  
• Colorado Rapids Acquire Goalkeeper Andre Rawls - Colorado Rapids (MLS) December 14
  
• Real Salt Lake Selects DF Donny Toia in Re-Entry Draft - Real Salt Lake (MLS) December 14
  
• Colorado Rapids Acquire Goalkeeper Clint Irwin - Colorado Rapids (MLS) December 14
  
• Toronto FC Acquire Draft Pick from Colorado - Toronto FC (MLS) December 14
  
• Toronto FC Selects Deleon in MLS Re-Entry Draft - Toronto FC (MLS) December 14
  
• STLFC Opens 2019 Season at Home against Indy Eleven - Saint Louis FC (USL) December 14
  
• Phoenix Rising Home Opener Set for March 16th - Phoenix Rising FC (USL) December 14
  
• Nashville SC to Open 2019 at Home against Loudoun United FC - Nashville SC (USL) December 14
  
• T2 to Play 2019 USL Championship Home Opener at Merlo Field against Las Vegas Lights FC on March 23 - Portland Timbers 2 (USL) December 14
  
• Fresno FC to Host Reno 1868 FC in 2019 USL Home Opener on March 23 - Fresno FC (USL) December 14
  
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• Real Salt Lake jumpstarts offseason, declining options on 10 players - USL KSL (December 15)
  
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