FC Dallas Announces 2026 Preseason Schedule

January 7, 2026 - FRISCO, Texas - FC Dallas unveiled its 2026 preseason schedule today. In addition to training at Toyota Soccer Center in Frisco, the team will hold a training camp at Pine Cliffs Resort in Algarve, Portugal, from Jan. 18-31. Players report for entrance physicals, medical exams and testing on Saturday, Jan. 10. Training at Toyota Soccer Center runs from Jan. 12-16. The team departs for Algarve on Jan. 17 and trains at Pine Cliffs Resort from Jan. 18-30. FC Dallas' Preseason Matches in Portugal: Wednesday, Jan. 21: F... Full Story

Real Salt Lake Acquires 17-Year-Old Fw Chance Cowell from San Jose Earthquakes

January 6, 2026 - HERRIMAN, Utah - Real Salt Lake announced today it has acquired 17-year-old FW Chance Cowell from the San Jose Earthquakes in exchange for up to $650,000 in future General Allocation Money (GAM), pending certain performance-based incentives achieved prior to June, 2030. The two Major League Soccer clubs also swap 2027 third-round MLS SuperDraft picks, with the Earthquakes retaining a percentage of any future transfer or trade involving Cowell. Cowell - who will join the Utah side when its 2026 preseason kicks off this we... Full Story

Chattanooga Football Club Signs Midfielder Damien Barker John

January 6, 2026 - CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - Chattanooga Football Club (CFC) today announced it has signed midfielder Damien Barker John, pending federation and league approval. Barker John joins Chattanooga FC after spending an impressive season with Huntsville City FC, contributing to the team's first-ever MLS NEXT Pro playoff qualification. Barker John made 24 appearances for the Rocket City, scoring three goals and providing five assists throughout the 2025 regular season. CFC will represent the New York-born midfielder's third MLS NEXT P... Full Story

Vancouver FC Strengthens Squad with the Signing of Three Experienced Players

January 6, 2026 - Langley, B.C. - Vancouver FC today announced the acquisition of three experienced players - defender Morey Doner, midfielder Luis Toomey and midfielder Marcello Polisi - as the club prepares for the 2026 Canadian Premier League (CPL) campaign, continuing to shape its roster ahead of the upcoming season. Doner, 31, arrives in Vancouver after spending the last four seasons with USL Championship side Oakland Roots, where he earned praise for his ability to bypass pressure and contribute to the attack. The Collingwood, Ont. l... Full Story

• FC Dallas Announces 2026 Preseason Schedule - FC Dallas (MLS) January 7
• Earthquakes Acquire up to $650,000 in Conditional GAM from Real Salt Lake in Exchange for Forward Chance Cowell - San Jose Earthquakes (MLS) January 6
• Real Salt Lake Acquires 17-Year-Old Fw Chance Cowell from San Jose Earthquakes - Real Salt Lake (MLS) January 6
• Chattanooga Football Club Signs Midfielder Damien Barker John - Chattanooga FC (MLS NEXT Pro) January 6
• Vancouver FC Strengthens Squad with the Signing of Three Experienced Players - Vancouver FC (CPL) January 6
• Lexington SC, Eliot Goldthorp Agree to Mutual Contract Termination - Lexington Sporting Club (USL) January 6
• Kansas City Current, Forward Amelia White Agree to Two-Year Contract Through 2027 - Kansas City Current (NWSL) January 6
• SDFC kicks off preseason training camp ahead of the 2026 MLS Season - San Diego FC (MLS) January 6
• Last Week around the Leagues - (MLS) January 6
• Cavalry FC Announces Contract Extensions for Joseph Holliday and Michael Harms - Cavalry FC (CPL) January 6
• DC Power Football Club and Forward Margie Detrizio Agree to Mutually Terminate Contract - DC Power FC (GSL) January 6
• Inter Miami and South Florida Audi Dealers Ring in the Holidays, Gifting Equipment to Children at Little Haiti F.C. - Inter Miami CF (MLS) January 6
• Columbus Crew Acquire Midfielder Sekou Bangoura from Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona - Columbus Crew SC (MLS) January 6
• FC Cincinnati Acquire Félix Samson on Loan from CF Montréal - FC Cincinnati (MLS) January 6
• Chattanooga Football Club Announces 2026 Preseason Schedule - Chattanooga FC (MLS NEXT Pro) January 6
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• Toronto FC hopes to have defence in place, but seeks marquee attacker in training camp - MLS Toronto Globe and Mail (January 7)
  
• Sporting KC introduces Raphael Wicky as new head coach - MLS KCTV (January 7)
  
• Eagle native Blake Bodily signs on as AC Boise's first player - USL1 Idaho Press-Tribune (January 7)
  
• Legion FC vs. Nashville SC + more pro sports in Birmingham this month - USL NewsBreak - Birmingham (January 7)
  
• USL's Portland Hearts of Pine Find Inspiration in Local Landmark For New Away Kit - USL1 Sports Logos Net News (January 6)
  
• MLS Cup-winner Castellanos leaves Lazio for West Ham - MLS ESPN (January 6)
  
• USYNT and VDA ECNL star forward Audrey McKeen signs with NWSL club at age 17 - NWSL Soccer Wire (January 6)
  
• Chicago Stars FC announce new 'player-centric' club training facilities set for completion in 2027 - NWSL CBS Sports (January 6)
  
• Vienna's Audrey McKeen signs with NWSL's Racing Louisville - NWSL InsideNoVA.com (January 6)
  
• Search for marquee attacker continues but Toronto FC appears set on backline - MLS Toronto Star (January 6)
  
• Attorney: Atlanta United has one more recourse in legal fight with Botafogo - MLS Atlanta Journal-Constitution (January 6)
  
• Canada coach Jesse Marsch calls in 21 players for January camp in California - CPL Toronto Star (January 6)
  
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