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Sports · Soccer · published 2026-08-27 · via The Athletic

MLS clubs brace for frantic deadline week with Sporting KC leading spending push

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With the MLS summer transfer window closing September 2, Sporting Kansas City is positioned as the most aggressive buyer, holding two open designated player slots and ownership backing to spend freely. The club has already made a club-record signing and is in advanced talks for a Swedish forward, while also exploring a blockbuster move for an NYCFC player. Colorado Rapids are also expected to be active as teams scramble to finalize rosters.

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Sporting KC's roster turnover this year has been dramatic, with 17 players arriving and 16 departing. The club's ownership has signaled unlimited financial backing, and the $18 million club-record fee for Andre Luiz may be surpassed before the window closes. The sale of leading scorer Joveljic to Seattle

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