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Inter Miami announced the signing of Brazil midfielder Casemiro from Manchester United on a contract through 2027 with an option to 2029, adding a World Cup winner to a star-studded lineup that includes Lionel Messi. The 34-year-old veteran cited the club’s project and trust as reasons for joining and said he aims to bring leadership and a winning mentality to MLS.
Philadelphia Union re-sign left back Kai Wagner from Birmingham City on a contract through 2028-29 (with a 2029-30 option) and designate him as a Designated Player, completing the deal by moving to the top of the waiver order and trading $100,000 in 2026 GAM to Sporting KC for a 2026 international roster spot and the 22nd waiver position. Wagner returns to Philly after seven seasons (2019-25) with 10 goals and 54 assists in 253 matches, helping the club win the 2020 and 2025 MLS Supporters' Shields; he had 1g/3a in 18 games for Birmingham. He called returning home meaningful and is eager to contribute under interim head coach Ryan Richter.
Robert Lewandowski has signed with Chicago Fire FC through the 2027-28 MLS season, taking up a Designated Player and international roster slot after leaving Barcelona. The Polish legend, who has scored 629 goals in 869 games across Dortmund, Bayern and Barca and collected 32 trophies, boosts Chicago’s playoff hopes as they sit third in the Eastern Conference at the World Cup break; the Fire return July 16 vs Vancouver Whitecaps and are set to move into a new stadium in 2028.
Orlando City announced the blockbuster signing of Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid, with the French World Cup winner set to join in July as a Designated Player through 2027-28 (option for 2028-29). The move cements Orlando’s ambitions with a high-profile DP trio and follows astoried career that includes World Cup glory in 2018, stints with Barcelona and Real Sociedad, and a prolific goal-scoring record. Griezmann thanked the club and will join after the 2025-26 season, joining Marco Pašalić and Martín Ojeda as part of Orlando’s DP lineup.
Orlando City has sold USMNT defender Alex Freeman to Villarreal for roughly $7 million (about $4 million base), with a sell-on clause. The 21-year-old rising star earned MLS Young Player of the Year, MLS All-Star and MLS Best XI honors in 2025 and has 13 US caps. His exit leaves Orlando with a hole at right back as Villarreal, currently fourth in La Liga, pursue Champions League qualification.
The NCAA transfer portal for the 2024 college football season has opened, allowing players to officially enter and explore transfer options. With thousands of players expected to enter the portal, this period has become crucial in player acquisitions, especially with the influence of NIL. Notable players already in the transfer portal include Kyle McCord (QB, Ohio State), Walter Nolen (DL, Texas A&M), and Dillon Gabriel (QB, Oklahoma). Ohio State wide receiver Julian Fleming, a former five-star recruit, has also entered the transfer portal and is expected to have many suitors. CBS Sports and 247Sports will provide live updates and coverage of the transfer portal window.