USMNT midfielder Sebastian Berhalter finalizing $2M transfer to Middlesbrough

Published Jul 23, 03:34 PM UTC

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USMNT midfielder Sebastian Berhalter is finalizing a transfer from Vancouver Whitecaps to Middlesbrough in the English Championship, according to sources. The 25-year-old, out of contract this winter, will move in the summer window for a fee around $2 million. Berhalter, son of former USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter, played in all five US matches at the 2026 World Cup, scoring against Turkey. He was named to the MLS Best XI in 2025 and earned All-Star recognition in 2026. He had five goals and 13 assists last season, helping Vancouver reach the MLS Cup final and Concacaf Champions Cup final. Berhalter joins fellow American midfielder Aidan Morris at Middlesbrough. His rise from a $50,000 MLS acquisition to a World Cup player and Championship transfer is highlighted as a remarkable story.

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