At the beginning of 2025, the MLS continues without respite, with the teams constantly strengthening themselves.
One of the highlights has been the announcement of the new technical director of Vancouver Whitecaps FC, ready to lead the team in this new season.
This move reinforces the competitiveness of the league, where every day the teams seek to improve their squads.
Seattle Sounders have also made strategic moves by signing a difference-maker from FC Dallas, raising expectations for this season.
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LA FC sign Celtic FC prospect Odin Thiago Holm on loan
Odin Holm joins Los Angeles FC on loan for the entire 2025 season, with the possibility of staying permanently if his performance is positive.
At just 21 years old, Holm has already proven his worth at Celtic FC, where he now arrives in MLS exploring new challenges for his sporting career.
LA FC in its official statement, tells us how Holm played 13 games last season, standing out in the Scottish Cup and in UEFA Champions League group stage clashes against teams such as Feyenoord and Atlético de Madrid.
This midfielder is a very important reinforcement to solve LA FC’s problems in the middle of the field, and to allow them to continue showing great play to enter the MLS Playoffs.
The sporting career that Odin Holm has lived
His career began in the Norwegian first division with Valerenga Fotball Elite, where he played from 2019 to 2023, before being signed by Celtic FC in the 2023-24 season.
Holm has emerged as one of the brightest prospects in Norwegian football, and his arrival in MLS promises to add significant value to the Los Angeles FC midfield.
These moves not only strengthen individual teams, but also raise the competitive level of MLS, which continues to attract international talent and provide a platform for promising youngsters to showcase their potential in a constantly growing league.