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Vancouver Whitecaps transfer USMNT's Sebastian Berhalter to Middlesbrough
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The Vancouver Whitecaps have transferred U.S. men's national team midfielder Sebastian Berhalter to EFL Championship side Middlesbrough FC. Financial terms were not officially disclosed, but multiple reports indicate a $2 million transfer fee, with Vancouver retaining a sell-on percentage for any future transfer. Berhalter, 25, spent parts of seven seasons in MLS with Columbus Crew, Austin FC, and Vancouver, recording 14 goals and 27 assists in 147 regular-season matches. He made his USMNT debut in 2025 under coach Mauricio Pochettino and appeared in five matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including one start. Whitecaps sporting director Axel Schuster expressed gratitude for Berhalter's contributions and noted that the move to Europe was a desired opportunity for the player.
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The Vancouver Whitecaps have transferred U.S. men's national team midfielder Sebastian Berhalter to EFL Championship side Middlesbrough FC, the club announced Tuesday.
Financial terms were not disclosed, but multiple reports indicate Vancouver will receive a $2 million transfer fee. The Whitecaps also retained a sell-on percentage in the event Middlesbrough transfers Berhalter in the future.
Career Overview
Berhalter heads to England after spending parts of the last seven seasons in Major League Soccer:
- Columbus Crew (2020)
- Austin FC (2021)
- Vancouver Whitecaps (2022–2026)
In 147 career regular-season matches (87 starts), he has recorded 14 goals and 27 assists, including six goals and seven assists through 14 games this season.
International Career
The 25-year-old—son of former USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter—made his national team debut in 2025 under current coach Mauricio Pochettino. He appeared in five matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup (one start) and tallied one goal and one assist in the group-stage finale, a loss to Turkey.
Club Statement
"Everyone at the club is grateful for Sebastian's contributions during his time in Vancouver, and we wish him every success in this next chapter of his career."
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"Through his development at our club and his consistent performances, it was only natural that Sebastian attracted interest from several clubs. We have been in open and ongoing discussions with Sebastian and his representatives about his future. It was always clear that if the right opportunity to move to Europe presented itself, he wanted the chance to pursue that challenge. At the same time, we shared the understanding that if the timing wasn't right, we would continue working together on his long-term future with our club."
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— Axel Schuster, Whitecaps Sporting Director
This article first appeared on Field Level Media and was syndicated with permission.
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USMNT's Sebastian Berhalter transfers from Vancouver to Middlesbrough