The 2025 MLS preseason is packed with activity, with teams strengthening significantly to compete at the highest level.
Sporting Kansas City has been especially aggressive in the transfer market, looking to close key signings from Europe.
On the other hand, the New York Red Bulls are close to finalizing the arrival of a star striker from the Premier League, which promises an exciting start to the season.
In addition to the movement in the market, American players continue to shine internationally.
Among them, a midfielder in the Premier League has captured global attention, while an Italian forward has maintained his goalscoring form in impressive fashion.
Mateusz Bogusz, a significant loss for MLS
The biggest news of the moment is the departure of Mateusz Bogusz from LA FC, considered the best player in MLS in 2024.
The talented Polish midfielder leaves Los Angeles FC to join Cruz Azul in Liga MX, in a transfer that marks a record for the Los Angeles club with an amount greater than $10 million.
Bogusz, just 23 years old, had a breakout season with LAFC, appearing in 48 matches, scoring 20 goals and providing 11 assists in over 3,000 minutes of play as reported by Transfermark.
In addition, he was a key piece in the conquest of the US Open Cup during the 2023-2024 campaign. These statistics consolidated his status as one of the most versatile and decisive players in the league.
Bogusz’s decision to leave MLS was motivated by an irresistible offer from Cruz Azul, a club that offered him a new challenge in Liga MX.
A tough loss for MLS, which does not know how to recover from this departure
Although his departure is a painful blow for Los Angeles FC, the sale represents an economic milestone for the team, which must now look for how to fill the void left by its star.
With this transfer, Liga MX secures one of the most talented players in the region, while MLS continues to demonstrate its ability to develop and export talent at the highest level.
It will be interesting to see how Los Angeles FC handles this change and how Bogusz impacts his new team in Mexico.
