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Middlesbrough sign USA midfielder Sebastian Berhalter from Vancouver Whitecaps
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Middlesbrough have signed USA international midfielder Sebastian Berhalter from Vancouver Whitecaps for an undisclosed fee on a four-year contract. The 25-year-old scored 20 goals in 167 appearances for the MLS club and featured in all five of the USA's games at the 2026 World Cup. Berhalter, born in London while his father Gregg played for Crystal Palace, could make his debut for Kim Hellberg's side in the Carabao Cup first-round tie against Wrexham on August 7. He expressed his desire to continue improving as a player and person at Middlesbrough.
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Image caption: Sebastian Berhalter featured in all five of the USA's games at the 2026 World Cup
Middlesbrough have signed Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Sebastian Berhalter for an undisclosed fee on a four-year deal.
The 25-year-old USA international scored 20 goals in 167 appearances for the Major League Soccer (MLS) club.
He might make his debut for Kim Hellberg's side in their Carabao Cup first-round tie against Wrexham on Friday, 7 August.
"This is where I want to be. I want to keep getting better as a player and person, and this is a great place to do it," he told the club website.
Berhalter was born in London while his father Gregg, who went on to coach him for the USA, was playing for Crystal Palace.
- All done deals in July 2026
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