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Berhalter Joins Middlesbrough for $2 Million Transfer

7/29/2026

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Sebastian Berhalter transferred from Vancouver to English Championship side Middlesbrough for a $2 million fee, with Vancouver retaining a sell-on percentage.
His contract with Vancouver was set to expire at the end of 2026.
Berhalter became the first MLS player to record a World Cup goal and an assist, doing so against Türkiye.
He appeared in all five U.S. games at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, starting only versus Türkiye.

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Sebastian Berhalter transferred from Vancouver to English Championship side Middlesbrough for a $2 million fee, with Vancouver retaining a sell-on percentage.
His contract with Vancouver was set to expire at the end of 2026.
Berhalter became the first MLS player to record a World Cup goal and an assist, doing so against Türkiye.
He appeared in all five U.S. games at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, starting only versus Türkiye.