FC Dallas has loaned midfielder Enes Sali to Al-Riyadh SC of the Saudi Pro League through June 2026, pending the receipt of Sali’s International Transfer Certificate. Sali will not occupy a U22 Initiative Player roster spot while on loan.
Sali previously joined Al-Riyadh on loan in Jan. 2025, where he made eight appearances and recorded a goal and an assist in league play.
The Romanian midfielder made his lone appearance for FC Dallas on October 26 versus the Vancouver Whitecaps FC in Game 1 of the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs Round One Best-of-3 Series. He made his FC Dallas debut in the 2024 Leagues Cup match against LIGA MX side FC Juárez on July 31, 2024.
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Quick BDS Take
I won’t lie, I had to do a double take when I saw the news hit my inbox this morning from the club. It was basically the same news we got this time last year for Sali, when he was first loaned to Al-Riyadh.
The disappointing part of this for me, is seeing that it only goes to June. Which is the same situation the club was in a year ago with Sali. This move is only a temporary opening for the club in terms of roster flexibility. For now, it does open that international roster slot, and gets the club back into the compliant zone for the U22 slots (they had five, now they’re at four).
My gut tells me we’re still not going to see Sali in a Dallas uniform this season. Given that the summer transfer window is now through September, the club could still work out a deal to loan him again...or better yet, sell him.
