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MLS Offseason Kicks Off: Teams Strategize for 2026

11/19/2025

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The 2025 MLS offseason is underway as teams prepare for 2026, with the Seattle Sounders evaluating contracts and Andrew Thomas (Seattle Sounders) set to start behind Stefan Frei (Seattle Sounders goalkeeper).
Paul Rothrock seeks a higher salary in negotiations.
Orlando City and Toronto FC are exercising options for several players and declining others.
Pedro Gallese (MLS) and Walker Zimmerman (MLS) are entering free agency as clubs plan further changes.

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Story summary

The 2025 MLS offseason is underway as teams prepare for 2026, with the Seattle Sounders evaluating contracts and Andrew Thomas (Seattle Sounders) set to start behind Stefan Frei (Seattle Sounders goalkeeper).
Paul Rothrock seeks a higher salary in negotiations.
Orlando City and Toronto FC are exercising options for several players and declining others.
Pedro Gallese (MLS) and Walker Zimmerman (MLS) are entering free agency as clubs plan further changes.