The January transfer window has marked a promising start for MLS in 2025, with no team wanting to be left behind in their roster reinforcements.
With large investments and some notable departures, the league continues to establish itself as one of the most ambitious competitions in the world.
MLS has been recognized as the fourth league with the highest spending on transfers worldwide during this winter market, with a considerable figure that places it behind the Premier League, the Brasileirão and Ligue 1.
This fact highlights the commitment of American clubs to strengthen their squads and offer a competitive spectacle in the 2025 season, as is the great case of Austin FC.
3 significant departures for MLS in: Columbus Crew, Orlando City and Chicago Fire
The transfer market has also brought significant departures for several clubs:
- Columbus Crew: The club has made official the sale of the young Colombian winger, who stood out last season during his loan at Atlético Nacional of Colombia.
The 22-year-old was instrumental in the Colombian team’s title win and will now continue his career there after a permanent transfer. His departure is a significant loss for Columbus Crew, as the winger showed great potential to connect with figures such as Cucho Hernández.
- Orlando City: Gastón González, the talented 23-year-old attacker, was released and has now been presented as a new reinforcement for Defensa y Justicia in Argentina.
Although Orlando had high expectations for the player, he failed to establish himself in the MLS and will seek to excel in the Argentine league. - Chicago Fire: Federico Navarro, a 24-year-old midfielder, was transferred to Rosario Central.
The defensive midfielder, known for his intensity and ability to recover balls, played 18 games with Chicago Fire last season and will now bring his talent to the Argentine team.
A season full of expectations in MLS 2025
With these strategic departures, MLS teams create space for new additions that promise to raise the level of the competition.
The start of the 2025 season is full of excitement, with a league that continues to grow in prominence and capture the attention of football fans around the world.
