FC Dallas has acquired Swedish international Herman Johansson via transfer from Mjällby AIF (MAIF). He signed a contract through 2028-29 with a club option for 2029-2030. Johansson will occupy an international roster slot, pending receipt of his P-1 visa and International Transfer Certificate.
There have been reports that the transfer fee is in the $1m range.
Johansson joined Mjällby in Dec. 2020, and made his club debut Aug. 1, 2021. In 2025, he scored seven goals and led the team with eight assists. The 28-year-old helped MAIF capture its first Allsvenskan championship finishing first in the table with 75 points. During his five seasons with Mjällby (2021-25), Johansson recorded 136 appearances, 17 goals and 15 assists across all competitions.
“We’re excited to welcome Herman to FC Dallas,” FC Dallas Chief Soccer Officer Andre Zanotta said. “His ability on both sides of the ball was on full display during Mjällby AIF’s historic championship season and with the Swedish national team. We’re excited to see his impact on FC Dallas this season.”
Prior to Mjällby, Johansson spent the 2020 season with Sandvikens IF in Ettan Norra, the third tier of Swedish soccer. He made his club debut June 14, 2020. Johansson totaled 25 appearances, nine goals and two assists with the club.
Johansson began his professional career with Friska Viljor FC Academy before earning promotion to the senior team in 2015.
Internationally, Johansson made his senior debut for Sweden on Nov. 18, 2025, against Slovenia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
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Quick BDS Take
This one took maybe a tad longer to get over the finish line due to the holidays. I discussed what I liked about this move when it was a rumor a couple of weeks ago. Those thought still remain the same as Johansson should come in as a TAM signing for the club (likely the Sebastian Lletget replacement on the salary charts).
On the other side of things, this move also means the club has to figure out the international roster slot situation pretty quickly here this winter. It isn’t a massive mountain to climb, but it is certainly one that will need to be addressed.
Both Eric Quill and Andre Zanotta have talked a lot over the last year or so about signing players who have won titles. Johansson helped capture the Allsvenskan title this past season. He should come in and be the right wing back starter on day one.
Now it is time to see what the club can do with their open Designated Player slot. The clock is ticking there.
