Sebastian Berhalter
VAN
Center Midfielder
Right Winger
Deep-Lying Playmaker
May 10, 2001 (25)
Right
5'9"
154 lb
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2026 Major League Soccer
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2026 Major League Soccer
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Signs with Middlesbrough
Berhalter has completed a transfer to Middlesbrough from Vancouver, according to his former club.
Analysis: Berhalter is finally on the move after a few weeks of talk of a move to England after a solid World Cup campaign with the USMNT, as the midfielder joins Middlesbrough in the Championship. This is a major jump for the American, who will look to make it work, unlike many of his fellow countrymen before. The 25-year-old had spent the past five seasons with Vancouver, recording 112 starts in 167 appearances while bagging 34 assists and 20 goals, a solid deep-lying playmaker in the midfield. With this being his first move out of MLS play, it may take some time to get adjusted to the much faster and more physical European game, only having a few weeks to get integrated before the season starts.
Out Saturday, transfer expected
Berhalter was listed as out for Saturday's matchup versus Minnesota United for reasons not related to injury, per the MLS Player Status Report.
Analysis: Berhalter remains absent for Vancouver and might not return to the team, as he looks set to join English side Middlesbrough for the 2026/27 season. Such event would be a huge blow to a Whitecaps midfield which will be without its most consistent player, as well as lose a primary set-piece taker. The USMNT international scored six goals and delivered four assists over his first 14 appearances of the 2026 MLS campaign. Oliver Larraz and Andres Cubas are the top candidates to fill in in central midfield.
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