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MLS front offices are moving early, and it matters for bettors because roles can change fast once new attackers and wide players land. Cincinnati adding a winger with real production is the headline, but there’s also depth building in Kansas City, Dallas, Vancouver, and Charlotte. If you want a consistent way to handicap soccer news like this without forcing it, start with the Bettor’s Handbook.
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MLS Moves Recap
FC Cincinnati: Bryan Ramirez acquired from LDU Quito
FC Cincinnati acquired winger Bryan Ramirez from LDU Quito. He’s 25, under contract through the 2028-29 season with an option for 2029-30, and he posted 10 goals and 17 assists in 116 appearances across all competitions.
The betting angle is about profile, not hype. Cincinnati added a dynamic wide attacker with tangible end product and title-winning experience (league titles in 2023 and 2024). If he earns a consistent role, he’s the type of piece that can change shot creation and chance volume.
Sporting Kansas City: Calvin Harris signed
Sporting KC signed free agent forward Calvin Harris through June 2027 with an option through 2027-28. He had five goals and three assists in 27 regular-season matches last season with Colorado, and has 11 career goals in 101 MLS matches with Cincinnati and the Rapids.
This reads like depth with upside. If he’s in the rotation, you’re watching how quickly he earns starts and whether his minutes are coming in high-leverage attacking phases or as late-game cover.
San Diego FC: Emmanuel Boateng re-signed
San Diego re-signed Emmanuel Boateng through the 2026 season with an option through June 2027. He had one goal in 15 appearances in the club’s debut campaign in 2025, and owns 17 goals and 24 assists in 223 MLS matches.
For bettors, this is more about continuity than a scoring bet. Boateng is a known MLS quantity, and keeping him suggests they trust his fit in their system and want stability in the forward group.
FC Dallas: Nolan Norris extension
FC Dallas signed homegrown defender Nolan Norris to an extension through the 2028-29 season with an option for 2029-30. He’s 21 and has one assist in 19 MLS matches (12 starts) since debuting in 2023.
This is the kind of move that won’t move a line by itself, but it matters over a season. If Dallas keeps continuity in the back, it often shows up in fewer sloppy goals conceded and more consistent match scripts.
Vancouver Whitecaps: Oliver Larraz signed
Vancouver signed free agent midfielder Oliver Larraz through June 2027 with an option through 2027-28. A former Colorado homegrown, he produced three goals and four assists in 87 games across all competitions from 2022-25.
This looks like a midfield depth and role player signing. Bettors should watch where he slots: if his minutes are coming in defensive game states, that can influence late totals and “protect the lead” scripts.
Charlotte FC: David Schnegg claimed off waivers
Charlotte claimed defender David Schnegg off waivers from D.C. United and signed him through the 2026 season with an option for 2027. The 27-year-old Austrian had two goals and one assist in 40 games across all competitions for D.C. from 2024-25 and will occupy an international roster slot.
The key is fit and usage. A defender with some end product is interesting, but the bigger question is where he plays and whether he’s a starter or depth. That’s what changes matchups.
Soccer Betting Resources and How to Use Them
If you’re betting MLS or any soccer market consistently, you want a repeatable method. Start with this how to bet on soccer guide for market basics and game-state thinking.
If you also bet European leagues, structure matters even more. This beginner’s guide to Premier League betting helps with weekly rhythm and pricing, and these Champions League betting tips are useful when the stakes and variance spike.
