
David Beckham and Lionel Messi's arrival in MLS marked the most significant moment in league history. Yet, the introduction of the cash-for-player trade has changed the picture forever.
On Wednesday, FC Cincinnati announced that 2023 MLS MVP Luciano Acosta was heading to FC Dallas from FC Cincinnati on a $5 million + $1 million transfer within the league. This move launched a domino effect for Dallas, Cincinnati, and the Portland Timbers, per MLS insider Tom Bogert.