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FC Dallas Transfer Tracker: All 2026 news and rumors

Get caught up with all of the latest off season transfer news and roster moves.

FC Dallas Transfer Tracker: All 2026 news and rumors
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Welcome to the 2025/26 edition of the Big D Soccer Transfer Tracker, your one-stop shop for all FC Dallas transfer news and rumors. This page will be updated with breaking news and sketchy tweets, so check back often.


FC Dallas buys out Paxton Pomykal

February, 19, 2026
Status: Contract buyout

Paxton Pomykal’s playing days in Dallas are officially over. The club exercised the use of one of their two contract buyouts on Homegrown midfielder Paxton Pomykal.

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FC Dallas Exercises Contract Buyout on Homegrown Paxton Pomykal
Pomykal departs the club as one of the most accomplished Homegrowns in FC Dallas history.

FC Dallas trades Molina to Nashville SC

February 18, 2026
Status: Traded

After a couple of seasons with North Texas SC, FC Dallas has traded one of their Homegrown players.

FC Dallas trades Homegrown defender Malachi Molina to Nashville SC
The Homegrown defender never appeared for the first team.

FC Dallas signs Valiente through the 2027-28 season

February 13, 2026
Status: Official

The Uruguayan comes to Dallas at the tail-end of the preseason camp.

FC Dallas Acquires Attacking Midfielder Joaquín Valiente from Defensor Sporting Club
The midfielder is the third Uruguayan player to play for FC Dallas.

Report: FC Dallas close to signing Joaquin Valiente

February 5, 2026
Status: Rumor

While FC Dallas is still in the hunt for a new Designated Player, the early reports for Valiente suggest he will be a TAM-signing at best.

Report: FC Dallas Set to Sign Uruguayan Midfielder Joaquín Valiente
FC Dallas is reportedly set to sign Uruguayan midfielder Joaquín Valiente, adding another international piece to the club’s 2026 roster plans.

FC Dallas acquires Jonathan Sirois from CF Montreal

February 2, 2026
Status: Confirmed

And as quickly as FC Dallas transferred Paes out, they have made an addition to the roster to fill that void.

FC Dallas Acquires Goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois from CF Montréal
Sirois joins Dallas ahead of its home season opener on Feb. 21.

FC Dallas transfers Maarten Paes to AFC Ajax

February 2, 2026
Status: Confirmed

After being a fairly quick rumor, FC Dallas officially sent veteran keeper Maarten Paes to Dutch giants Ajax.

FC Dallas Transfers Goalkeeper Maarten Paes to AFC Ajax
The Indonesian international joins Ajax after four seasons in Dallas, departing tied for most goalkeeper appearances in club history.

FC Dallas to trade for keeper Jonathan Sirois from Montreal

February 1, 2026
Status: Rumor

FC Dallas is in the hunt for another goalkeeper for the upcoming season and may have found it in a Homegrown keeper from Montreal.

Report: FC Dallas Closing In on Canadian Goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois
Reports suggest FC Dallas is close to acquiring Canadian goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois, a move that could impact the club’s goalkeeping plans.

Maarten Paes set to join Ajax

January 27, 2026
Status: Rumor

While FC Dallas has been in Europe for their preseason camp, the club has been busy making deals.

Report: FC Dallas Set to Transfer Maarten Paes to Ajax
FC Dallas is reportedly set to transfer goalkeeper Maarten Paes to Ajax, with a potential move to the Dutch giants gaining momentum.

FC Dallas loans Enes Sali to Al-Riyadh SC

January 22, 2026
Status: Loaned

For the second January in a row, FC Dallas has loaned U22 midfielder Enes Sali to the Saudi Pro League.

FC Dallas Loans Midfielder Enes Sali to Al-Riyadh SC
Sali goes back to Saudi Arabia for another loan.

FC Dallas signs Nolan Norris to new contact

January 15, 2026
Status: Re-signed

After picking up Norris’ option at the end of the 2025 season, the club has now given the Homegrown defender a new contract ahead of the 2026 season.

FC Dallas Signs Homegrown Nolan Norris to Contract Extension
Norris is now signed with FC Dallas through the 2028-29 season.

North Texas SC announces end of year roster moves

January 5, 2026
Status: Confirmed

North Texas SC wrapped up its 2025 season with its end-of-year roster moves. They now have six players under contract for the 2026 season.

North Texas SC Announces Year-End Roster Moves Ahead of 2026
NTSC made several moves today ahead of the 2026 season.

Official: FC Dallas signs four Homegrown Players

January 5, 2026
Status: Signed

The annual Homegrown Signing Day has hit. FC Dallas signed Jaidyn Contreras, Kaka Scabin, Slade Starnes and Caleb Swann.

FC Dallas Signs Four Homegrown Players
FC Dallas has signed four academy products to Homegrown contracts, adding Jaidyn Contreras, Kaka Scabin, Slade Starnes and Caleb Swann to the roster.

Official: FC Dallas signs Herman Johansson

December 30, 2025
Status: Official

The move is over the finish line and FC Dallas reported paid around $1m to land their newest fullback.

Official: FC Dallas signs Swedish fullback Herman Johansson
FC Dallas adds a Swedish international as one of their bigger moves of the offseason.

FC Dallas adds six in the 2026 MLS SuperDraft

December 18, 2025
Status: Drafted

FC Dallas had a very, very busy draft day. Not only did they move up to the #3 pick a few days before the SuperDraft in a deal with Montreal, they also snagged the #2 pick when the draft started through a deal with Atlanta United.

Dallas ended up selecting two Generation adidas players, Ricky Louis (Georgia Southern University) and Nicholas Simmonds (University of Virginia).

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Report: FC Dallas linked to Swedish fullback

December 17, 2025
Status: Rumor

While the defensive additions may not be big this winter, adding a solid fullback from overseas like Johansson is a good idea for the club.

Report: FC Dallas Linked to Swedish Winger Herman Johansson
Reports link FC Dallas to Swedish winger Herman Johansson, with a potential signing that could become official soon. Here’s what we know so far.

FC Dallas signs Ran Binyamin to U22 deal

December 15, 2025
Status: Signed

The move is now official as FC Dallas has added Ran Binyamin to the roster as a U22 player.

Official: FC Dallas Signs Midfielder Ran Binyamin from Hapoel Tel Aviv F.C.
Binyamin will be under contract through the 2028-29 season with FC Dallas.

Here is more details of the original report when it was first rumored:

Tom Bogert of The Athletic posted on BlueSky that FC Dallas was in the process of signing Israeli midfielder Ran Binyamin to a U22 deal.

Report: FC Dallas targeting Israeli midfielder Ran Binyamin
FC Dallas are reportedly targeting Israeli midfielder Ran Binyamin ahead of the 2026 MLS season. Here’s what we know so far about the club’s interest, the player’s profile, and where he could fit in the roster.

FC Dallas announces end-of-year Roster moves

November 20, 2025
Status:
Confirmed

FC Dallas has announced its end-of-year roster moves.

Dallas exercised its contract options for defenders Sebastien Ibeagha, Nolan Norris, and winger Anderson Julio.

Nine players had contract options declined including: Herbert Endeley, Sebastian Lletget, Pedrinho, Diego Pepi, Tomas Pondeca, Carl Sainté, Anthony Ramirez, Tarik Scott and Alejandro Urzua. 

The following players are under contract for the 2026 season: Lalas Abubakar, Alvaro Augusto, Daniel Baran, Christian Cappis, Michael Collodi, Louicius Deedson, Patrickson Delgado, Logan Farrington, Diego Garcia, Kaick, Bernard Kamungo, Geovane Jesus, Malachi Molina, Shaq Moore, Petar Musa, Enzo Newman, Tsiki Ntsabeleng, Maarten Paes, Paxton Pomykal, Ramiro, Enes Sali, Sam Sarver, Josh Torquato, and Osaze Urhoghide.

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