Every player MLS signed this summer 2025

Major League Soccer’s summer 2025 transfer window was one of its most ambitious yet. Clubs across the league chased marquee names, reshuffled rosters with precision, and unearthed hidden gems to prepare for the season’s final push.

Global stars like Son Heung‑min, Rodrigo De Paul, and Thomas Müller grabbed the headlines, while budget‑savvy signings quietly set the stage for potential playoff breakthroughs. This is the complete look at every signing, from blockbuster arrivals to under‑the‑radar moves that could shape the months ahead.

Son Heung‑min (LAFC) – LAFC secured Son from Tottenham Hotspur for an MLS‑record fee, according to multiple reports. “Dream come true. LA, what a city,” Son said at his unveiling. LAFC co‑president John Thorrington called him “a global icon” and predicted he would lift the club on and off the field. Fans embraced Son’s candid remark that LA wasn’t his first choice until Thorrington called, a line now making the rounds as a meme. The Koreatown connection and a viral unveiling moment with a local official have kept his move in the spotlight.

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Rodrigo De Paul (Inter Miami CF) – De Paul arrives on loan for 2025 with an option to buy. He will not occupy a Designated Player slot this season. Miami structured a short‑term deal now and lined up a four‑year contract for December if a DP slot becomes available. Supporters have leaned into the “Messi’s bodyguard” jokes, mate tea emojis, and all. On the field, his pressing and ball‑carrying should fit seamlessly with Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets.

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Thomas Müller (Vancouver Whitecaps) – Vancouver signed Müller after 17 years at Bayern Munich. The 35‑year‑old is contracted for 2025 with a 2026 DP option. Vancouver astutely acquired his MLS discovery rights from FC Cincinnati for up to $400k in General Allocation Money (GAM). Whitecaps fans are calling it the biggest signing in club history, while Cincy supporters are content with the rights‑deal windfall.

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Mid‑window, the quieter deals that could decide October

Djordje Mihailovic (Toronto FC) – Toronto acquired Mihailovic from Colorado for up to $9m in allocation money, the second‑highest trade fee in MLS history. Signed through 2028 as a DP, he replaces outgoing Italian stars Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi.

Victor Olatunji (Real Salt Lake) – Signed from Sparta Prague for about $2.5m. RSL also sent $125k in GAM to D.C. United for his discovery rights. The Nigerian striker brings pace, strength, and penalty‑box presence.

Steven Alzate (Atlanta United) – Arrived from Hull City for about $2m and signed through 2030. A composed two‑way midfielder with top‑flight European experience.

Corey Baird (San Diego FC) – Acquired from FC Cincinnati for $50k in 2025 GAM and $50k conditional in 2026, with Cincy retaining part of his 2025 budget charge. A low‑risk depth option for a team chasing silverware.

Other notable arrivals include: Rwan Cruz (RSL, loan from Botafogo), Marco Farfán (FC Dallas, from Tigres), Don Deedson Louicius (FC Dallas, from OB), Christian Cappis (FC Dallas, from Viking FK), Rob Holding (Colorado, from Crystal Palace), Alexis Manyoma (Colorado, loan from Estudiantes), Harry Toffolo (Charlotte, free from Nottingham Forest), Milan Iloski (Philadelphia, from Nordsjælland), Gustav Berggren (NY Red Bulls, from Raków), Hugo Picard (Columbus Crew, from EA Guingamp), Ronaldo Vieira (San Jose, from Sampdoria), Adrián Marín (Orlando, from SC Braga), Antônio Carlos (Houston, from Fluminense), Tomás Giulier (CF Montréal, loan from Bologna), and Snyder Brunell (Seattle Sounders, homegrown).

The summer 2025 window blended global star power with smart roster management. MLS clubs used it to secure marquee talent, strengthen playoff pushes, and, in some cases, set the stage for even bigger moves come December.