It was a busy transfer window for our group.

Let’s get into it!

MLS

Justin Schmidt signed his first professional contract with Real Salt Lake after he was selected in January’s 2017 MLS Super (University of Washington). Justin has already made his MLS Debut, starting in a pair of games for Real Salt Lake to start the MLS season.

Connor Maloney signed his first professional contract with the Columbus Crew after he was selected in January’s 2017 MLS Super Draft (Penn State). Connor has already made his MLS Debut, coming on as a second half sub for Harrison Afful.

Shannon Gomez sealed a permanent move to NYCFC as the club triggered his purchase option from W Connection.

Joe Greenspan moved from Colorado Rapids to expansion side Minnesota United.

Bryan Meredith will return to the Seattle Sounders after spending the last three seasons in San Jose. He was taken in Stage 1 of MLS Re-entry.

Lloyd Sam signed a new deal to remain with DC United.

Jamison Olave retired with Real Salt Lake. He’ll transition to coaching, as the Real Monarchs 1st assistant and broadcasting, where he’ll handle the Spanish broadcast for Real Salt Lake matches!

Jack Harrison (NYCFC), Connor Lade (RBNY), Matt Lampson (Chicago Fire), Andres Imperiale (San Jose) and Jared Watts (Colorado) remain under contract with their clubs.

Europe

Romain Gall has signed with GIF Sundsvall of Sweden’s top league for three years.

Markus Nagestad has signed with Sandfjord of Norway’s top league for two years.

Henrik Robstad signed a new deal with Norwegian side IK Start.

Iman Mafi signed a deal with third tier Vindbjart in Norway.

Mix Diskerud will go on loan from NYCFC to Sweden’s IFK Göteborg until August.

Kees Heemskerk remains under contract with Holland’s FC Den Bosch.

US Women’s National Team

A big congrats to Rose Lavelle, who was selected with the #1 Pick in the 2017 NWSL Draft. Shortly thereafter, she made her debut for the US Women’s National Team and signed an endorsement deal with New Balance, making her the first professional female soccer player to sign with the brand.

2016 #1 NWSL Draft Pick Emily Sonnett was also called in for the US Women’s National Team Camp in January and will play another season with the Portland Thorns.

Mexico

Amando Moreno, who earned his first call to the US Men’s National Team last Summer, signed a new deal with Club Tijuana.

We will have more exciting news coming out of Mexico shortly.

USL

Aodhan Quinn has joined FC Cincinnati after spending last season with Louisville.

Akira Fitzgerald signed with the Tampa Bay Rowdies after transferring from Carolina in NASL.

Francisco Narbon, who at 22 already has 5 caps with Panama’s Full National Team, has transferred to Seattle Sounders 2, after spending last year with FC Cincinnati.

Raf Diaz signed a first team deal with RBNY, but will spend the start of the 2017 USL Season with the second team.

Jordan Scarlett signed his first professional contract with RBNY 2, while Tim School will remain under contract with the club.

Victor Suoto signed his first professional contract with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds and will be joined at the club by Trey Mitchell, after he spent the last two seasons as the MLS Pool GK.

Jose Angulo signed with St Louis FC after transferring from Fort Lauderdale in the NASL.

Lance Rozeboom (Ottawa) and Bilal Duckett (Charlotte) were both named team captains!

NASL

Ryan Herman transferred to Miami FC from FC Dallas, where he will join up with Poku and Hunter Freeman.

Danny Szetela returns to the NY Cosmos.

Keith Cardona returns to Indy 11.