Josh Cohen has made his transfer again to the US after a number of seasons away from his native nation.
Cohen signed with Atlanta United on Thursday as a free agent, the Jap Convention membership introduced. The veteran shot-stopper signed a two-year contract with the 5 Stripes, which incorporates an possibility for 2026.
“Josh is somebody with a novel profession path who has backed himself at each step of his journey,” Atlanta United Vice President and Technical Director Carlos Bocanegra stated. “He has proven the power to compete on the highest stage within the UEFA Europa League and Champions League. We’re happy to welcome Josh to the membership and look ahead to him coming in and competing inside our goalkeeping group.”
The 31-year-old most just lately performed with Israeli facet Maccabi Haifa, the place he gained three-consecutive league titles. He was named the Israeli Premier League Participant of the Season in 2022-21 and in addition has six UEFA Champions League appearances underneath his belt.
In whole, Cohen logged 161 appearances for Maccabi Haifa, registering 62 clear sheets. Previous to his transfer overseas, Cohen performed for Sacramento Republic FC, Orange County SC, and Phoenix Rising FC within the USL.
Cohen will compete with veteran Brad Guzan for the No. 1 job in 2024.
Here’s a nearer have a look at the current MLS Information:
FC Cincinnati acquires defender Kipp Keller
FC Cincinnati bolstered its defensive ranks on Thursday within the type of former first-round draft choose Kipp Keller.
Keller’s MLS rights had been acquired by the Supporters’ Defend winners from Austin FC, each golf equipment introduced. In change, Austin FC will obtain FC Cincy’s third-round choose within the 2024 MLS Draft.
The 23-year-old signed a one-year contract with FC Cincy, which incorporates two possibility years for 2025 and 2026.
“I’d wish to welcome Kipp to Cincinnati,” stated Chris Albright, FC Cincinnati Common Supervisor. “We initially recognized him earlier than the 2022 draft as a proficient younger participant with nice potential. Now, we’re excited to have him be part of the group, and we look ahead to his continued improvement with FC Cincinnati.”
Keller was the No. 5 total draft choose by Austin FC within the 2022 MLS Draft. He logged 17 mixed appearances for the Western Convention membership, in addition to 16 appearances in MLS NEXT Professional final season for Austin FC II.
Nashville SC provides speedy winger McKinze Gaines
Nashville SC made its second acquisition this week, including pace and flexibility to its winger pool.
McKinze Gaines has joined the Jap Convention membership in a commerce with Charlotte FC, each golf equipment introduced. In change for Gaines, Charlotte FC will obtain Nashville SC’s pure second spherical choose within the 2024 MLS SuperDraft.
“McKinze has the tempo to be an absolute objective menace and is a really prepared runner who appears to create and end scoring probabilities,” stated Nashville SC Common Supervisor Mike Jacobs.
Gaines started his skilled profession in Germany in 2016 earlier than returning to the US in 2021 to play for his hometown membership Austin FC. He was later chosen by Charlotte FC within the 2021 MLS Enlargement Draft the place he registered 5 targets and 5 assists throughout 48 appearances in all competitions.
A former U.S. youth nationwide crew participant, Gaines will be part of Gary Smith’s assault which options Hany Mukhtar and Sam Surridge.
Matt Freese re-signed by NYCFC forward of 2024 season
NYCFC regarded to have locked down its No. 1 goalkeeper for the close to future.
Matt Creese signed a contract extension with the Jap Convention membership on Thursday, conserving him in New York via 2026. Freese’s contract consists of an possibility for 2027.
A former U.S. youth nationwide crew goalkeeper, Freese joined NYCFC forward of the 2023 season and logged 14 appearances for the membership.
“We’re delighted to have prolonged Matt’s contract,” NYCFC sporting director David Lee stated. “From the day he arrived in preseason, he’s proven great work ethic, dedication and persistence, and has made an actual impression each within the locker room and on the pitch. He earned his alternative to begin on the finish of the 2023 season and shortly confirmed what a proficient goalkeeper he’s, and why we had been so eager to convey him to the Membership.”
The 25-year-old beforehand made 17 mixed appearances for the Philadelphia Union from 2019-22.
Fast Kicks:
- The San Jose Earthquakes added ahead Preston Judd in a commerce with Cali Clasico rivals LA Galaxy. In change for Judd, the Galaxy will obtain $200,000 in Common Allocation Cash. Judd tallied three targets and two assists for the Galaxy in all competitions final season.
- Wilder Cartagena has dedicated his future to Orlando Metropolis after being acquired from Al-Ittihad Kalba FC. A Peruvian worldwide, Cartagena has made 41 mixed appearances for the Lions since initially arriving on mortgage.
- FC Dallas signed homegrown midfielder Alejandro Uruza to a two-year contract via 2025. Uruza made 21 appearances for North Texas SC final season in MLS NEXT Professional.