Houston Dynamo acquire Duncan McGuire from Orlando City in MLS trade
The Houston Dynamo have acquired American forward Duncan McGuire from Orlando City in a trade worth up to $2.4 million, including $1.25 million in general allocation money and $1.15 million in performance-based targeted allocation money, with Orlando retaining a sell-on clause. McGuire, 25, scored 23 goals in his first two MLS seasons but has been slowed by injuries. The move comes as Orlando prepares to integrate French star Antoine Griezmann, while Houston seeks a consistent center forward.
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Houston Dynamo acquire striker Duncan McGuire from Orlando City
The Houston Dynamo have acquired American striker Duncan McGuire from Orlando City in a deal worth up to $2.4 million in general allocation money. The transfer includes guaranteed payments of $600,000 in 2026, $400,000 in 2027, and $250,000 in 2027-28, with an additional $1.15 million available through performance-based metrics. Orlando City also retains a sell-on percentage for any future transfer of the 25-year-old forward. McGuire, drafted sixth overall in 2023, scored 14 goals in his rookie season and 10 in 2024, but missed time in 2025 due to shoulder surgeries. He has 29 goals and eight assists in 85 career MLS matches. Both clubs expressed optimism about the move, with Orlando City GM Ricardo Moreira praising McGuire's resilience and Dynamo president Pat Onstad highlighting his goal-scoring ability and potential for further development.
Yardbarker: SoccerHouston Dynamo Acquiring Striker Duncan McGuire from Orlando City
The Houston Dynamo are acquiring American striker Duncan McGuire from Orlando City, as reported by The Athletic. In exchange for the 25-year-old McGuire, Orlando will receive $1.25 million in general allocation money and $1.15 million in targeted allocation money in performance-based incentives, plus a sell-on clause. McGuire was held out of Orlando's friendly against Tampa Bay Rowdies. He has recorded two goals and one assist in 11 matches (four starts) this season, his fourth with Orlando. McGuire broke onto the MLS scene with 14 goals in 2023 and added 10 more in 2024 before missing time in 2025 due to shoulder surgeries. He has 29 goals and eight assists in 85 career matches. Orlando retains significant firepower after signing French star Antoine Griezmann this spring.
Yardbarker: SoccerHouston Dynamo agree to acquire Duncan McGuire from Orlando City
The Houston Dynamo have reached an agreement to acquire American forward Duncan McGuire from Orlando City, sources told The Athletic. The deal includes $1.25 million in general allocation money plus up to $1.15 million in targeted allocation money based on performance, with Orlando retaining a sell-on clause. McGuire, 25, scored 23 goals in his first two MLS seasons after being drafted in 2023 but has been slowed by injuries over the past 18 months. The move comes as Orlando prepares to integrate French star Antoine Griezmann, who recently signed with the club. Houston, sitting seventh in the Western Conference with 22 points, has been searching for a consistent goal-scoring center forward after Ezequiel Ponce failed to meet expectations. McGuire will join an overhauled attacking core including Mateusz Bogusz, Guilherme, and Jack McGlynn.
Soccer - The AthleticHouston Dynamo set to trade for Orlando City forward Duncan McGuire: Sources
The Houston Dynamo have agreed to a deal to acquire American forward Duncan McGuire from Orlando City, according to sources. Orlando will receive $1.25 million in general allocation money plus up to $1.15 million in performance-based targeted allocation money, and will retain a sell-on clause. McGuire, 25, excelled in his first two MLS seasons with 23 goals but has been slowed by injuries. The move comes as Orlando prepares to integrate French star Antoine Griezmann into their attack. Houston, sitting seventh in the Eastern Conference, has been searching for a consistent goal-scoring center forward and will add McGuire to an overhauled attacking core.
Soccer - The AthleticHouston Dynamo acquire Duncan McGuire from Orlando City in MLS trade
The Houston Dynamo have agreed to acquire American forward Duncan McGuire from Orlando City, sources tell The Athletic. The deal includes $1.25 million in general allocation money, up to $1.15 million in performance-based targeted allocation money, and a sell-on clause for Orlando. McGuire, 25, scored 23 goals in his first two MLS seasons but has been slowed by injuries over the last 18 months. He will join Houston's overhauled attacking core as the Dynamo seek a consistent center forward, with Ezequiel Ponce potentially departing. Orlando, sitting 12th in the Eastern Conference, is preparing to integrate French star Antoine Griezmann, who scored in a midweek friendly. Houston currently holds seventh place in the Western Conference with 22 points from 14 matches.
Soccer - The Athletic