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Zavier Gozo made his Premier League debut for Crystal Palace against Manchester City after a breakout 2026 season with Real Salt Lake, where he recorded six goals and four assists in 16 appearances.
Lucas Aguirre ·
Three American players are set for new opportunities in England as Rokas Pukštas nears a move to Middlesbrough, Luca Bombino joins Stoke City, and U.S. U17 captain Eddie Chadwick begins a new academy chapter with QPR
Lucas Aguirre ·
New England Revolution Academy product Judah Siqueira has signed a Homegrown Player contract after making his first two MLS appearances and progressing rapidly through the club’s development pathway.
Lucas Aguirre ·
Benjamín Agüero, the 2009-born son of Sergio “Kun” Agüero and grandson of Diego Maradona, is currently on trial with Inter Miami Academy. The Independiente forward could join the South Florida club through an agreement between the two teams if he successfully passes the evaluation process.
Lucas Aguirre ·
Julian Hall has signed a new long-term contract with Red Bull New York, securing the future of one of the club’s most promising young players after a breakout 2026 season.
Lucas Aguirre ·
We've seen major transfers from academies in the Premier League, Ligue 1, among others, not to professional clubs in the United States, but to college soccer. The question many are asking is how?
Crystal Palace are working to finalize a deal for Real Salt Lake's Zavier Gozo, outpacing European rivals including Aston Villa and Atletico Madrid. The 19-year-old American midfielder has drawn significant attention following a standout MLS season and international youth success.
Footy Access Editorial Team ·
According to Tom Bogert, Chelsea is close to signing 16-year-old USYNT midfielder Vinny Garcia from LA Galaxy for a reported $3 million plus add-ons, with the player set to join after turning 18.
His transition to Orlando places him in one of the more stable academy-to-first-team ecosystems in the league.
Leo Santos ·
