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USMNT Star Adds to Growing List Swapping MLS for EFL Championship

U.S. men’s national team fans will be keeping a close eye on Middlesbrough in the EFL Championship in the upcoming season, as depth winger and fullback Max Arfsten is reportedly finalizing a move from Columbus Crew to the English second-tier club after an impressive 3.5 MLS seasons.

The Athletic reports that the 25-year-old is set to join former Crew teammate Aidan Morris, who has been with Middlesbrough since 2024, as well as 2026 World Cup teammate Sebastian Berhalter, who recently finalized a $2 million move from Vancouver Whitecaps to the Teessiders.

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