The 🖐️ best signings from the MLS transfer deadline | OneFootball

The MLS transfer deadline came and went this week, and some teams around the league made major moves heading into the final few months of the 2025 season.

Let's dig into some of the best deals from the last 24-48 hours.

FC Cincinnati sign Dominik Marczuk & Brenner

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FC Cincinnati brought in 21‑year‑old Polish winger Dominik Marczuk on loan from Real Salt Lake, plus secured the return of Brazilian forward Brenner.

The latter scored 26 goals in two full seasons with Cincinnati between 2022 and 2023.

The additions of the two high-level attackers into an attack that already features Kevin Denkéy and Evander sees Cincinnati boast arguably the best attacking talent and depth of any MLS club.

Paxten Aaronson makes stunning record-move to Colorado Rapids

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Colorado Rapids completed a club-record signing for attacking midfielder Paxten Aaronson from Eintracht Frankfurt. Aaronson should be seen as the replacement for recently departed star Djordje Mihailovic.

The American was a standout on loan at Dutch outfit FC Utrecht last season, bagging 12 goal contributions in 33 league games.

CF Montréal sign Porto midfielder Ivan Jaime

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CF Montreal secured Spanish attacking midfielder Ivan Jaime on loan from FC Porto, with a long‑term purchase option. Jaime struggled while on loan at Valencia last season, but in Montréal he should add some much-needed creative flair, and depth to a struggling midfield.

José Cifuentes makes MLS return in Toronto move

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Toronto FC landed Ecuadorian midfielder José Cifuentes on loan from Rangers, including a purchase option.

Cifuentes is the latest reinforcement in a busy summer for Toronto. The Canadian side already added playmaker Djordje Mihailovic and forward Jules-Anthony Vilsaint, signaling a significant reshaping of the squad ahead of the 2026 season.

Rising star Caden Clark joins D.C. United

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D.C. United acquired midfielder Caden Clark from CF Montréal for up to $800,000 in cash and a sell‑on clause. The 22-year-old will bring youthful energy and attacking upside as D.C. United look to rebuild their side on the fly. Clark was once regarded as one of the league's top upcoming talents, and has four assists in MLS this season.

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