The New England Revolution announced Tuesday that they have signed veteran midfielder Daniel Gazdag to a contract running through December 2027, with club options extending to the 2028‑29 season. The 30‑year‑old Hungarian, the all‑time leading scorer in Philadelphia Union history with 72 goals, joined the Revolution after a brief stint with the Columbus Crew, where he recorded seven goals in 43 MLS matches before a contract buyout.
Revs general manager and chief soccer officer Chris Tierney praised the acquisition, saying Gazdag has proven himself as one of the league’s premier goal‑scoring midfielders and that his versatility and ball‑handling will add a critical piece to New England’s attack.
Other MLS roster activity
In Houston, defender Erik Sviatchenko and the Dynamo mutually terminated his contract so he could sign with Port FC in Thailand’s top division. The 34‑year‑old arrived in Houston from FC Midtjylland in March 2023, tallying 80 MLS appearances, two goals and five assists. Sviatchenko was a key figure in Houston’s 2023 U.S. Open Cup victory and the club’s run to the Western Conference final.
The Chicago Fire added two international players: Norwegian defender Andreas Hanche‑Olsen and Georgian midfielder Anzor Mekvabishvili. Hanche‑Olsen, 29, comes from Bundesliga side Mainz 05 and signs through the 2030‑31 season after amassing more than 300 matches across Norway, Belgium and Germany, with 12 goals and 10 assists. Mekvabishvili, 25, joins from Romanian side Universitatea Craiova on a deal through 2028‑29 with an option for 2029‑30; he has logged over 230 appearances in Europe and earned four league championships.
The Colorado Rapids secured Israeli striker Sayed Abu Farkhi from Maccabi Tel Aviv. The 20‑year‑old will occupy a U22 initiative slot and is under contract through the 2029‑30 season with an option for 2030‑31. Farkhi contributed 14 goals and three assists in 45 appearances for the Israeli club.
Vancouver Whitecaps announced the acquisition of two international players: Angolan defender Rui Modesto and Guinea‑born forward Yadaly Diaby. Modesto, 26, arrives from Serie A side Udinese on a contract through 2029‑30 with a club option for 2030‑31, having recorded 28 goals and 32 assists in 160 professional games across Europe. Diaby, also 26, comes from French Ligue 2 side Grenoble Foot 38 on a deal through 2029‑30 with an option for 2030‑31, posting 30 goals and 12 assists in 158 appearances in France and Austria.
These moves reflect a busy off‑season as MLS clubs reshape their rosters ahead of the 2026 campaign, seeking a blend of experienced veterans and promising young talent to compete in a league that continues to grow in popularity across the United States.
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