Homegrown Player Rule (MLS)

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The Homegrown Player Rule is a Major League Soccer program that allows MLS teams to sign local players from their own development academies directly to MLS first-team rosters. Before the creation of the rule in 2008, [1] every player entering Major League Soccer would have to be assigned through one of the existing MLS player allocation processes, such as the MLS SuperDraft.

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MLS roster rules allow a team to sign players to contracts similar to Generation Adidas contracts, [2] which do not count against the MLS salary budget and may earn a much higher salary than the league minimum. MLS has since removed this wording from the roster rules. [3] That means homegrown players will not count against the salary budget only if they are registered using supplemental roster slots, but will still count against the salary budget if they are registered using senior roster slots. There is, however, supplementary salary budget made by MLS only for homegrown players that are registered using senior roster slots called homegrown player funds. [4]

To place a player on its homegrown player list, making him eligible to sign as a homegrown player, players must have resided in that club's home territory and participated in the club's youth development system for at least one year, as well as meeting other unspecified league requirements. [5] The restrictions for homegrown players were modified in 2022 to allow clubs to prioritize signing rights of nine non-academy players within their territory. Non-protected players were then allowed to sign with any MLS club without requiring compensation to be paid to another team. [6]

If a player on a team's homegrown list goes to college or U17, U20, and U23 United States men's national soccer teams, he remains eligible to sign as a homegrown player at any time as long as he is registered with the club as a homegrown player first. [7] Since the program's inception, some players have elected to skip years in college to play in MLS academies and sign with senior clubs. [8]

In 2014, Seattle's DeAndre Yedlin became the first MLS homegrown player to compete in a World Cup. [9]

Homegrown territories

As of 2024, the homegrown territories for most MLS clubs is defined as a 75-mile (121 km) radius around the team's home stadium, with some exceptions when another team is nearby. Certain teams are also granted entire states or portions of adjacent states. San Diego FC is allowed to claim players from Mexico within a driving distance of 62.1-mile (99.9 km) from their training facility. [10]

Homegrown players history

Notes

Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United FC homegrown player George Bello is a 2021 MLS All-Star. Bello has earned 7 caps with the USMNT. 2018-08-19 - Atlanta United - George Bello.jpg
Atlanta United FC homegrown player George Bello is a 2021 MLS All-Star. Bello has earned 7 caps with the USMNT.
PlayerCurrent clubYear signed
Flag of the United States.svg Andrew Carleton 2016
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Goslin retired2017
Flag of the United States.svg Lagos Kunga Flag of the United States.svg Union Omaha 2017
Flag of the United States.svg George Bello Flag of Austria.svg LASK 2018
Flag of Nigeria.svg Patrick Okonkwo 2018
Flag of the United States.svg George Campbell Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CF Montréal 2020
Flag of the United States.svg Jackson Conway Flag of the United States.svg Charleston Battery 2020
Flag of the United States.svg Tyler Wolff Flag of the United States.svg Atlanta United FC 2020
Bandera de Bolivia (Estado).svg Efrain Morales Flag of the United States.svg Atlanta United FC 2021
Flag of South Sudan.svg Machop Chol Flag of the United States.svg San Antonio FC 2021
Flag of the United States.svg Bryce Washington Flag of the United States.svg North Carolina FC 2021
Flag of the United States.svg Justin Garces Flag of the United States.svg Atlanta United FC 2022
Flag of the United States.svg Caleb Wiley Flag of the United States.svg Atlanta United FC 2022
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Ajani Fortune Flag of the United States.svg Atlanta United FC 2023
Flag of the United States.svg Noah Cobb Flag of the United States.svg Atlanta United FC 2023
Flag of the United States.svg Luke Brennan Flag of the United States.svg Atlanta United FC 2024
Flag of the United States.svg Adyn Torres Flag of the United States.svg Atlanta United FC 2024
Flag of the United States.svg Garrison Tubbs Flag of the United States.svg D.C. United 2024
Flag of Jamaica.svg Ashton Gordon Flag of the United States.svg Atlanta United FC 2025

Austin FC

PlayerCurrent clubYear signed
Flag of the United States.svg Owen Wolff Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC 2021
Flag of the United States.svg Damian Las [CHI] Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC 2022
Flag of the United States.svg Micah Burton Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC 2024

Charlotte FC

PlayerCurrent clubYear signed
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Hegardt [SEA] Flag of Norway.svg Stabæk 2022
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Romero Flag of the United States.svg Charlotte FC 2022
Flag of the United States.svg Nimfasha Berchimas Flag of the United States.svg Charlotte FC 2023
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Brandon Cambridge [VAN] Flag of the United States.svg Charlotte FC 2023
Flag of the United States.svg Jack Neeley Flag of the United States.svg Charlotte FC 2023

Chicago Fire FC

Chicago Fire FC homegrown Djordje Mihailovic is currently playing for AZ Alkmaar. He has earned 11 caps for the USMNT Djordje Mihailovic vs Montreal Impact.jpg
Chicago Fire FC homegrown Djordje Mihailovic is currently playing for AZ Alkmaar. He has earned 11 caps for the USMNT
PlayerCurrent clubYear signed
Flag of the United States.svg Kellen Gulley retired2012
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Ritter retired2014
Flag of the United States.svg Harry Shipp retired2014
Flag of the United States.svg Patrick Doody retired2015
Flag of Peru.svg Collin Fernandez Flag of the United States.svg Spokane Velocity 2015
Flag of the United States.svg Joey Calistri retired2016
Flag of the United States.svg Drew Conner retired2016
Flag of the United States.svg Djordje Mihailovic Flag of the United States.svg Colorado Rapids 2017
Flag of the United States.svg Victor Pineda retired2017
Flag of the United States.svg Grant Lillard retired2018
Flag of the United States.svg Jeremiah Gutjahr retired2019
Flag of the United States.svg Andre Reynolds II retired2019
Flag of the United States.svg Gabriel Slonina Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Eupen 2019
Flag of the United States.svg Nicholas Slonina retired2019
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Brady Flag of the United States.svg Chicago Fire FC 2020
Flag of the United States.svg Javier Casas Flag of the United States.svg Chicago Fire FC 2020
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gutiérrez Flag of the United States.svg Chicago Fire FC 2020
Flag of the United States.svg Alex Monis Flag of the United States.svg New England Revolution II 2020
Flag of the United States.svg Mauricio Pineda Flag of the United States.svg Chicago Fire FC 2020
Flag of the United States.svg Allan Rodriguez 2020
Flag of the United States.svg Victor Bezerra Flag of the United States.svg Chicago Fire FC 2021
Flag of the United States.svg Sergio Oregel Flag of the United States.svg Chicago Fire FC 2021
Flag of the United States.svg Missael Rodríguez Flag of the United States.svg Chicago Fire FC 2021
Flag of the United States.svg Justin Reynolds Flag of the United States.svg Chicago Fire FC 2023

Chivas USA (defunct)

Chivas USA homegrown Jorge Villafana earned 21 caps with the USMNT. Jorge Villafana2016.jpg
Chivas USA homegrown Jorge Villafaña earned 21 caps with the USMNT.
PlayerCurrent clubYear signed
Flag of the United States.svg Jorge Villafaña retired2007
Flag of El Salvador.svg Gerson Mayén Flag of El Salvador.svg Águila 2008
Flag of the United States.svg César Zamora retired2009
Flag of the United States.svg Bryan de la Fuente retired2010
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Cortez 2011
Flag of the United States.svg Mark Delgado Flag of the United States.svg LA Galaxy 2012
Flag of the United States.svg Caleb Calvert retired2013

FC Cincinnati

PlayerCurrent clubYear signed
Flag of the United States.svg Zico Bailey [LAG] Flag of the United States.svg New Mexico United 2020
Flag of the United States.svg Beckham Sunderland retired2020
Flag of Guatemala.svg Arquimides Ordóñez Flag of the United States.svg FC Cincinnati 2021
Flag of the United States.svg Harrison Robledo [NYC] 2022
Flag of the United States.svg Stiven Jimenez [DC] Flag of the United States.svg FC Cincinnati 2023
Flag of the United States.svg Malik Pinto Flag of the United States.svg FC Cincinnati 2023
Flag of the United States.svg Paul Walters Flag of the United States.svg FC Cincinnati 2023
Flag of the United States.svg Gerardo Valenzuela Flag of the United States.svg FC Cincinnati 2023

Colorado Rapids

PlayerCurrent clubYear signed
Flag of the United States.svg Davy Armstrong retired2010
Flag of the United States.svg Josh Janniere [TOR] retired2011
Flag of the United States.svg Dillon Serna retired2012
Flag of the United States.svg Shane O'Neill Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Toronto FC 2012
Flag of the United States.svg Kortne Ford Flag of the United States.svg Sporting Kansas City II 2017
Flag of the United States.svg Cole Bassett Flag of the United States.svg Colorado Rapids 2018
Flag of the United States.svg Sam Vines Flag of the United States.svg Colorado Rapids 2018
Flag of the United States.svg Sebastian Anderson Flag of the United States.svg Colorado Rapids 2019
Flag of the United States.svg Matt Hundley retired2019
Flag of the United States.svg Abraham Rodriguez Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Toronto FC II 2019
Flag of the United States.svg Michael Edwards [DC] Flag of the United States.svg Colorado Rapids 2019
Flag of Mexico.svg Ricardo Pérez retired2019
Flag of the United States.svg Sam Raben retired2019
Flag of the United States.svg Will Vint [ATL] 2020
Flag of the United States.svg Darren Yapi Flag of the United States.svg Colorado Rapids 2020
Flag of the United States.svg Oliver Larraz Flag of the United States.svg Colorado Rapids 2021
Flag of the United States.svg Dantouma Toure [RBNY] 2021
Flag of the United States.svg Jackson Travis Flag of the United States.svg Colorado Rapids 2022
Flag of the United States.svg Adam Beaudry Flag of the United States.svg Colorado Rapids 2024

Columbus Crew

Columbus Crew homegrown Wil Trapp is a 2016 MLS All-Star. He earned 20 caps with the USMNT. Will Trapp 2017-06-14 (34987541394).jpg
Columbus Crew homegrown Wil Trapp is a 2016 MLS All-Star. He earned 20 caps with the USMNT.
Aidan Morris is a 2023 MLS All-Star. He has earned 4 caps with the USMNT. Morris Aidan Columbus Crew Meet the Team 2022.jpg
Aidan Morris is a 2023 MLS All-Star. He has earned 4 caps with the USMNT.
PlayerCurrent clubYear signed
Flag of the United States.svg Aaron Horton retired2011
Flag of the United States.svg Matt Lampson retired2012
Flag of the United States.svg Ben Speas retired2012
Flag of the United States.svg Chad Barson retired2013
Flag of the United States.svg Kyle Hyland retired2013
Flag of the United States.svg Wil Trapp Flag of the United States.svg Minnesota United FC 2013
Flag of the United States.svg Ross Friedman retired2014
Flag of the United States.svg Matt Walker retired2014
Flag of the United States.svg Matt Wiet retired2014
Flag of the United States.svg Ben Swanson retired2015
Flag of the United States.svg Alex Crognale Flag of the United States.svg Birmingham Legion FC 2017
Flag of the United States.svg Aboubacar Keita Flag of Ireland.svg Bohemian 2019
Flag of the United States.svg Sebastian Berhalter Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2020
Flag of the United States.svg Aidan Morris Flag of the United States.svg Columbus Crew 2020
Flag of the United States.svg Isaiah Parente Flag of the United States.svg Ventura County FC 2021
Flag of the United States.svg Jake Morris [SEA] Flag of the United States.svg Louisville City FC 2022
Flag of the United States.svg Sean Zawadzki Flag of the United States.svg Columbus Crew 2022
Flag of the United States.svg Will Sands [NYC] Flag of the United States.svg Columbus Crew 2022
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Jacen Russell-Rowe [TOR] Flag of the United States.svg Columbus Crew 2022
Flag of the United States.svg Keegan Hughes Flag of the United States.svg Columbus Crew 2023
Flag of the United States.svg Taha Habroune Flag of the United States.svg Columbus Crew 2024
Flag of the United States.svg Cole Mrowka Flag of the United States.svg Columbus Crew 2024

FC Dallas

Kellyn Acosta is a 2017 MLS All-Star. He's earned 58 caps with the USMNT, being selected to the 2022 FIFA World Cup squad. Kellyn Acosta.jpg
Kellyn Acosta is a 2017 MLS All-Star. He's earned 58 caps with the USMNT, being selected to the 2022 FIFA World Cup squad.
Jesus Ferreira is a 2x MLS All-Star. In 2022, he was named MLS Young Player of the Year and was selected to the MLS Best XI. He has earned 23 caps with the USMNT, having been selected to the 2022 FIFA World Cup squad. MLS FC Dallas at Real Salt Lake (51428986289) (cropped).jpg
Jesús Ferreira is a 2x MLS All-Star. In 2022, he was named MLS Young Player of the Year and was selected to the MLS Best XI. He has earned 23 caps with the USMNT, having been selected to the 2022 FIFA World Cup squad.
In 2021, Ricardo Pepi was named an MLS All-Star and won the MLS Young Player of the Year Award. He has earned 16 caps with the USMNT. Ricardo Pepi Football Americana 2021 02.png
In 2021, Ricardo Pepi was named an MLS All-Star and won the MLS Young Player of the Year Award. He has earned 16 caps with the USMNT.
PlayerCurrent clubYear signed
Flag of Mexico.svg Bryan Leyva retired2009
Flag of Mexico.svg Rubén Luna retired2010
Flag of Guatemala.svg Moisés Hernández 2010
Flag of Mexico.svg Víctor Ulloa retired2011
Flag of Guatemala.svg Jonathan Top retired2011
Flag of Mexico.svg Richard Sánchez 2011
Flag of the United States.svg Kellyn Acosta Flag of the United States.svg Chicago Fire FC 2013
Flag of the United States.svg Bradlee Baladez retired2013
Flag of the United States.svg Coy Craft retired2013
Flag of the United States.svg Danny Garcia retired2013
Flag of the United States.svg Jesse González retired2013
Flag of the United States.svg London Woodberry retired2013
Flag of the United States.svg Alejandro Zendejas Flag of Mexico.svg América 2015
Flag of Mexico.svg Aarón Guillén Flag of the United States.svg Tampa Bay Rowdies 2016
Flag of the United States.svg Paxton Pomykal Flag of the United States.svg FC Dallas 2016
Flag of the United States.svg Reggie Cannon Flag of England.svg Queens Park Rangers 2017
Flag of the United States.svg Jesús Ferreira Flag of the United States.svg FC Dallas 2017
Flag of the United States.svg Bryan Reynolds Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Westerlo 2017
Flag of the United States.svg Jordan Cano retired2018
Flag of the United States.svg Kris Reaves retired2018
Flag of the United States.svg Thomas Roberts Flag of Norway.svg Stabæk 2018
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Richards Flag of England.svg Crystal Palace 2018
Flag of the United States.svg Brandon Servania Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Toronto FC 2018
Flag of the United States.svg Edwin Cerrillo Flag of the United States.svg LA Galaxy 2019
Flag of the United States.svg Ricardo Pepi Flag of the Netherlands.svg PSV 2019
Flag of the United States.svg Dante Sealy Flag of the United States.svg FC Dallas 2019
Flag of Mexico.svg Carlos Avilez Flag of the United States.svg Central Valley Fuego 2020
Flag of the United States.svg Justin Che Flag of the Netherlands.svg ADO Den Haag 2020
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Munjoma Flag of the United States.svg Tampa Bay Rowdies 2020
Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg Beni Redžić Flag of the United States.svg Real Monarchs 2020
Flag of the United States.svg Tanner Tessmann Flag of Italy.svg Venezia 2020
Flag of the United States.svg Kalil ElMedkhar [PHI] Flag of the United States.svg Loudoun United FC 2021
Flag of the United States.svg Collin Smith Flag of the United States.svg Rhode Island FC 2021
Flag of the United States.svg Antonio Carrera Flag of the United States.svg FC Dallas 2022
Flag of the United States.svg Tarik Scott Flag of the United States.svg FC Dallas 2023
Flag of the United States.svg Nolan Norris Flag of the United States.svg FC Dallas 2023
Flag of the United States.svg Alejandro Urzua Flag of the United States.svg FC Dallas 2024
Flag of the United States.svg Malik Henry-Scott Flag of the United States.svg FC Dallas 2024

D.C. United

In 2014, Bill Hamid was named an MLS All-Star, named to the MLS Best XI, and won the MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Award. BillHamid.jpg
In 2014, Bill Hamid was named an MLS All-Star, named to the MLS Best XI, and won the MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Award.
D.C. United homegrown player Andy Najar was named the 2010 MLS Rookie of the Year. Andy Najar.jpg
D.C. United homegrown player Andy Najar was named the 2010 MLS Rookie of the Year.
PlayerCurrent clubYear signed
Flag of the United States.svg Bill Hamid Flag of the United States.svg Virginia Dream FC 2009
Flag of the United States.svg Conor Shanosky retired2010
Flag of Honduras.svg Andy Najar Flag of Honduras.svg Olimpia 2010
Flag of the United States.svg Ethan White retired2011
Flag of Jamaica.svg Michael Seaton Flag of Germany.svg Rot-Weiß Erfurt 2013
Flag of the United States.svg Jalen Robinson 2014
Flag of the United States.svg Collin Martin Flag of the United States.svg North Carolina FC 2014
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Durkin Flag of the United States.svg St. Louis City SC 2016
Flag of the United States.svg Ian Harkes Flag of the United States.svg New England Revolution 2017
Bandera de Bolivia (Estado).svg Antonio Bustamante Bandera de Bolivia (Estado).svg Aurora 2019
Flag of the United States.svg Moses Nyeman Flag of the United States.svg Minnesota United FC 2019
Flag of the United States.svg Donovan Pines Flag of England.svg Barnsley 2019
Flag of the United States.svg Griffin Yow Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Westerlo 2019
Flag of the United States.svg Kevin Paredes Flag of Germany.svg VfL Wolfsburg 2020
Flag of El Salvador.svg Jeremy Garay Flag of the United States.svg D.C. United 2021
Flag of the United States.svg Jacob Greene Flag of the United States.svg Columbus Crew 2 2021
Flag of the United States.svg Ted Ku-DiPietro Flag of the United States.svg D.C. United 2022
Flag of the United States.svg Jackson Hopkins Flag of the United States.svg D.C. United 2022
Flag of the United States.svg Kristian Fletcher Flag of the United States.svg D.C. United 2022
Flag of the United States.svg Matai Akinmboni Flag of the United States.svg D.C. United 2022

Houston Dynamo FC

As of July 19, 2023, Memo Rodriguez has played over 145 MLS matches. 2015 Chipotle MLS Homegrow (10).jpg
As of July 19, 2023, Memo Rodríguez has played over 145 MLS matches.
PlayerCurrent clubYear signed
Flag of the United States.svg Tyler Deric Flag of the United States.svg Memphis 901 FC 2009
Flag of the United States.svg Francisco Navas retired2010
Flag of the United States.svg Alex Dixon Flag of the United States.svg Monterey Bay FC 2011
Flag of the United States.svg Josue Soto retired2011
Flag of the United States.svg Bryan Salazar retired2009
Flag of the United States.svg Memo Rodríguez Flag of the United States.svg Sporting Kansas City 2015
Flag of the United States.svg Bradley Bourgeois Flag of the United States.svg FC Tulsa 2016
Flag of the United States.svg Christian Lucatero retired2016
Flag of Sweden.svg Erik McCue Flag of Sweden.svg Örebro 2019
Flag of the United States.svg Marcelo Palomino Flag of Sweden.svg AFC Eskilstuna 2019
Flag of Colombia.svg Juan Castilla Flag of Colombia.svg Deportivo Cali 2021
Flag of El Salvador.svg Danny Ríos 2021
Flag of the United States.svg Brooklyn Raines [RSL] Flag of the United States.svg Houston Dynamo 2022
Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Xavier Valdez [RBNY] Flag of the United States.svg Houston Dynamo 2022
Flag of Nigeria.svg Mujeeb Murana Flag of the United States.svg Birmingham Legion FC 2023
Flag of the United States.svg Kieran Sargeant Flag of the United States.svg Houston Dynamo 2024
Flag of the United States.svg Sebastian Rodriguez Flag of the United States.svg Houston Dynamo 2025

Inter Miami CF

PlayerCurrent clubYear signed
Flag of the United States.svg Drake Callender [SJ] Flag of the United States.svg Inter Miami CF 2020
Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Edison Azcona Flag of the United States.svg Inter Miami CF 2021
Flag of the United States.svg Ian Fray Flag of the United States.svg Inter Miami CF 2021
Flag of the United States.svg Felipe Valencia Flag of the United States.svg Inter Miami CF 2021
Flag of the United States.svg Noah Allen Flag of the United States.svg Inter Miami CF 2022
Flag of the United States.svg Benjamin Cremaschi Flag of the United States.svg Inter Miami CF 2023
Flag of Haiti.svg Shanyder Borgelin [PHI] Flag of the United States.svg Inter Miami CF 2023
Flag of Honduras.svg David Ruiz Flag of the United States.svg Inter Miami CF 2023
Flag of the United States.svg Santiago Morales Flag of the United States.svg Inter Miami CF 2023
Flag of the United States.svg Tyler Hall Flag of the United States.svg Inter Miami CF 2024
Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Israel Boatwright Flag of the United States.svg Inter Miami CF 2024

Sporting Kansas City

Erik Palmer-Brown currently plays for Troyes in Ligue 2. He has earned 4 caps with the USMNT. FC RB Salzburg gegen FK Austria Wien (28. September 2019) 44.jpg
Erik Palmer-Brown currently plays for Troyes in Ligue 2. He has earned 4 caps with the USMNT.
Daniel Salloi is a 2021 MLS All-Star. With over 170 appearances, he has more appearances for Sporting Kansas City than any other homegrown player for their organization. Minnesota United - MNUFC v Sporting KC - TCF Bank Stadium (28389364498).jpg
Dániel Sallói is a 2021 MLS All-Star. With over 170 appearances, he has more appearances for Sporting Kansas City than any other homegrown player for their organization.
PlayerCurrent clubYear signed
Flag of the United States.svg Jon Kempin retired2010
Flag of the United States.svg Kevin Ellis retired2011
Flag of the United States.svg Erik Palmer-Brown Flag of Greece.svg Panathinaikos 2013
Flag of Hungary.svg Dániel Sallói Flag of the United States.svg Sporting Kansas City 2016
Flag of the United States.svg Jaylin Lindsey Flag of the United States.svg Charlotte FC 2017
Flag of the United States.svg Gianluca Busio Flag of Italy.svg Venezia 2018
Flag of the United States.svg Wan Kuzain Flag of the United States.svg St. Louis City SC 2 2018
Flag of the United States.svg Matt Lewis retired2018
Flag of the United States.svg Zach Wright retired2018
Flag of the United States.svg Cameron Duke Flag of the United States.svg Crown Legacy FC 2019
Flag of the United States.svg Tyler Freeman Flag of the United States.svg Carolina Core FC 2019
Flag of the United States.svg Wilson Harris Flag of the United States.svg Louisville City FC 2019
Flag of the United States.svg Felipe Hernández Flag of the United States.svg Sporting Kansas City 2019
Flag of the United States.svg John Pulskamp [LAG] Flag of the United States.svg Sporting Kansas City 2020
Flag of the United States.svg Grayson Barber 2021
Flag of the United States.svg Ozzie Cisneros Flag of the United States.svg Sporting Kansas City 2021
Flag of the United States.svg Jake Davis Flag of the United States.svg Sporting Kansas City 2021
Flag of the United States.svg Kayden Pierre Flag of the United States.svg Sporting Kansas City 2021
Flag of the United States.svg Kaveh Rad Flag of the United States.svg Portland Timbers 2 2021
Flag of the United States.svg Brooks Thompson Flag of the United States.svg Hartford Athletic 2021

LA Galaxy

A 2015 MLS All-Star, Gyasi Zardes is the only homegrown player in MLS history to join the MLS 100 goal club. He's earned 66 cap with the USMNT. Gyasi Zardes 2.jpg
A 2015 MLS All-Star, Gyasi Zardes is the only homegrown player in MLS history to join the MLS 100 goal club. He's earned 66 cap with the USMNT.
PlayerCurrent clubYear signed
Flag of the United States.svg Tristan Bowen retired2009
Flag of the United States.svg Jack McBean retired2011
Flag of the United States.svg Jose Villarreal 2012
Flag of the United States.svg Oscar Sorto retired2013
Flag of the United States.svg Gyasi Zardes Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC 2013
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Mendiola Flag of the United States.svg Central Valley Fuego 2014
Flag of the United States.svg Bradford Jamieson IV retired2014
Flag of Costa Rica.svg Ariel Lassiter Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CF Montréal 2015
Flag of the United States.svg Justin Dhillon Flag of the United States.svg El Paso Locomotive FC 2017
Flag of the United States.svg Nathan Smith 2017
Flag of the United States.svg Jaime Villarreal retired2017
Flag of Mexico.svg Efraín Álvarez Flag of Mexico.svg Tijuana 2018
Flag of the United States.svg Hugo Arellano retired2019
Flag of the United States.svg Ethan Zubak Flag of the United States.svg Orange County SC 2019
Flag of the United States.svg Cameron Dunbar Flag of the United States.svg Orange County SC 2020
Flag of the United States.svg Eric Lopez 2020
Flag of the United States.svg Jonathan Perez Flag of the United States.svg LA Galaxy 2020
Flag of the United States.svg Marcus Ferkranus Flag of the United States.svg LA Galaxy 2021
Flag of the United States.svg Jalen Neal Flag of the United States.svg LA Galaxy 2021
Flag of the United States.svg Adam Saldana Flag of Norway.svg KFUM Oslo 2021
Flag of the United States.svg Ruben Ramos Jr. Flag of the United States.svg LA Galaxy 2025
Flag of the United States.svg Harbor Miller Flag of the United States.svg LA Galaxy 2025

Los Angeles FC

PlayerCurrent clubYear signed
Flag of the United States.svg Shaft Brewer Jr. [DAL] Flag of the United States.svg North Carolina FC 2018
Flag of the United States.svg Erik Dueñas Flag of the United States.svg Los Angeles FC 2020
Flag of the United States.svg Bryce Duke [RSL] Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CF Montréal 2020
Flag of Mexico.svg Tony Leone Flag of Mexico.svg CF Monterrey 2020
Flag of Mexico.svg Christian Torres Flag of Mexico.svg CD Tapatio 2020
Flag of El Salvador.svg Tomás Romero [PHI] Flag of the United States.svg New York City FC 2021
Flag of Honduras.svg Nathan Ordaz Flag of the United States.svg Los Angeles FC 2022
Flag of the United States.svg Bajung Darboe [MIN] Flag of the United States.svg Los Angeles FC 2023
Flag of the United States.svg Diego Rosales Flag of the United States.svg Los Angeles FC 2 2023

Minnesota United FC

PlayerCurrent clubYear signed
Flag of the United States.svg Fred Emmings Flag of the United States.svg Minnesota United FC 2 2020
Flag of Liberia.svg Patrick Weah Flag of the United States.svg Minnesota United FC 2021
Flag of the United States.svg Aziel Jackson [RBNY] Flag of the United States.svg St. Louis City SC 2021
Flag of the United States.svg Devin Padelford Flag of the United States.svg Minnesota United FC 2022

CF Montréal

Maxime Crepeau has earned 15 caps with the Canada Men's National Team. Maxime Crepeau (29180853357).jpg
Maxime Crépeau has earned 15 caps with the Canada Men's National Team.
PlayerCurrent clubYear signed
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Karl Ouimette Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Atlético Ottawa 2012
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Maxime Crépeau Flag of the United States.svg Portland Timbers 2013
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Jérémy Gagnon-Laparé Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg York United FC 2013
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Wandrille Lefèvre retired2013
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Zakaria Messoudi retired2013
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Maxim Tissot Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Atlético Ottawa 2013
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Louis Béland-Goyette 2014
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Anthony Jackson-Hamel retired2014
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg David Choinière Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Forge FC 2016
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ballou Tabla Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Atlético Ottawa 2017
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Jason Beaulieu retired2018
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Mathieu Choinière Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CF Montréal 2018
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Thomas Meilleur-Giguère Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Pacific FC 2018
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg James Pantemis Flag of the United States.svg Portland Timbers 2018
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Clément Bayiha Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg York United FC 2019
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Karifa Yao Flag of the United States.svg Rhode Island FC 2019
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Tomas Giraldo Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg HFX Wanderers FC 2020
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Keesean Ferdinand Flag of the United States.svg Portland Timbers 2 2020
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Jonathan Sirois Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CF Montréal 2021
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Jean-Aniel Assi Flag of the United States.svg Crown Legacy FC 2021
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Sean Rea Flag of Spain.svg CD Castellón B 2021
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Nathan-Dylan Saliba Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CF Montréal 2021
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Rida Zouhir Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CF Montréal 2021
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Alessandro Biello Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CF Montréal 2024

Nashville SC

PlayerCurrent clubYear signed
Flag of the United States.svg Nick Hinds [SEA] Flag of the United States.svg El Paso Locomotive FC 2021
Flag of the United States.svg Ben Martino [PHI] Flag of the United States.svg Nashville SC 2023
Flag of the United States.svg Adem Sipić Flag of the United States.svg Nashville SC 2023
Flag of the United States.svg Isaiah Jones Flag of the United States.svg Nashville SC 2024

New England Revolution

Diego Fagundez is the first ever MLS homegrown player. He is one of only 13 players in MLS history to record 60 career goals and 60 career assists. Diego Fagundez.jpg
Diego Fagúndez is the first ever MLS homegrown player. He is one of only 13 players in MLS history to record 60 career goals and 60 career assists.
PlayerCurrent clubYear signed
Flag of Uruguay.svg Diego Fagúndez Flag of the United States.svg LA Galaxy 2010
Flag of the United States.svg Scott Caldwell Flag of the United States.svg Real Salt Lake 2013
Flag of Haiti.svg Zachary Herivaux Flag of the United States.svg Tampa Bay Rowdies 2013
Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Isaac Angking Flag of the United States.svg Rhode Island FC 2018
Flag of Brazil.svg Nicolas Firmino Flag of the United States.svg Atlanta United FC 2018
Flag of the United States.svg Justin Rennicks Flag of Finland.svg AC Oulu 2019
Flag of Costa Rica.svg Damian Rivera Flag of the United States.svg New England Revolution 2019
Flag of England.svg Noel Buck Flag of the United States.svg New England Revolution 2022
Flag of the United States.svg Esmir Bajraktarević Flag of the United States.svg New England Revolution 2022
Flag of the United States.svg Jack Panayotou Flag of the United States.svg New England Revolution 2023
Flag of the United States.svg Santiago Suarez Flag of the United States.svg New England Revolution 2024
Flag of the United States.svg Peyton Miller Flag of the United States.svg New England Revolution 2024
Flag of the United States.svg Malcolm Fry Flag of the United States.svg New England Revolution 2024

New York City FC

A 2021 MLS All-Star, James Sands has earned 13 caps with the UMSNT. James Sands 2022.jpg
A 2021 MLS All-Star, James Sands has earned 13 caps with the UMSNT.
PlayerCurrent clubYear signed
Flag of the United States.svg James Sands Flag of the United States.svg New York City FC 2017
Flag of the United States.svg Joe Scally Flag of Germany.svg Borussia Mönchengladbach 2018
Flag of the United States.svg Justin Haak Flag of the United States.svg New York City FC 2019
Flag of Jamaica.svg Tayvon Gray Flag of the United States.svg New York City FC 2020
Flag of the United States.svg Andres Jasson Flag of the United States.svg New York City FC 2020
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Gloster [RBNY] Flag of the United States.svg New Mexico United 2021
Flag of the United States.svg Christian McFarlane Flag of the United States.svg New York City FC 2021
Flag of the United States.svg Nico Benalcazar Flag of the United States.svg FC Cincinnati 2 2022
Flag of Mexico.svg Jonathan Jiménez Flag of the United States.svg New York City FC II 2022
Flag of Ghana.svg Samuel Owusu Flag of the United States.svg New York City FC II 2022
Flag of the United States.svg Maximo Carrizo Flag of the United States.svg New York City FC 2022
Flag of the United States.svg Jonny Shore Flag of the United States.svg New York City FC 2023
Flag of the United States.svg Drew Baiera Flag of the United States.svg New York City FC 2023
Flag of Chile.svg Zidane Yañez Flag of the United States.svg New York City FC 2024
Flag of the United States.svg Alex Rando Flag of the United States.svg New York City FC 2024

New York Red Bulls

A 2011 MLS All-Star, Juan Agudelo has earned 28 caps with the USMNT. Revolution vs Chicago Fire (Foxborough, Massachusetts) (9536240850).jpg
A 2011 MLS All-Star, Juan Agudelo has earned 28 caps with the USMNT.
Matt Miazga is a 2023 MLS All-Star. He's earned 28 caps with the USMNT. USAvVEN 2019-06-09 - Matt Miazga (51171010184).jpg
Matt Miazga is a 2023 MLS All-Star. He's earned 28 caps with the USMNT.
USMNT captain Tyler Adams was named the 2022 U.S. Soccer Player of the Year. He has earned 36 caps with the national team and was selected to the 2022 FIFA World Cup squad. Tyler Adams (28160524650).jpg
USMNT captain Tyler Adams was named the 2022 U.S. Soccer Player of the Year. He has earned 36 caps with the national team and was selected to the 2022 FIFA World Cup squad.
Derrick Etienne Jr. won the 2018 Supporters' Shield with the New York Red Bulls. He has earned 39 caps with the Haiti National Team. Derrick Etienne, Eric Stevenson (28411015376).jpg
Derrick Etienne Jr. won the 2018 Supporters' Shield with the New York Red Bulls. He has earned 39 caps with the Haiti National Team.
PlayerCurrent clubYear signed
Flag of Georgia.svg Giorgi Chirgadze retired2010
Flag of the United States.svg Juan Agudelo Flag of the United States.svg San Antonio FC 2010
Flag of the United States.svg Šaćir Hot retired2011
Flag of the United States.svg Matt Kassel retired2011
Flag of the United States.svg Connor Lade retired2012
Flag of the United States.svg Santiago Castaño retired2013
Flag of the United States.svg Matt Miazga Flag of the United States.svg FC Cincinnati 2013
Flag of El Salvador.svg Amando Moreno Flag of the United States.svg El Paso Locomotive FC 2013
Flag of the United States.svg Sean Davis Flag of the United States.svg Nashville SC 2015
Flag of the United States.svg Tyler Adams Flag of England.svg AFC Bournemouth 2016
Flag of the United States.svg Brandon Allen retired2016
Flag of the United States.svg Mael Corboz Flag of Germany.svg SC Verl 2016
Flag of Haiti.svg Derrick Etienne Flag of the United States.svg Atlanta United FC 2016
Flag of the United States.svg Alex Muyl Flag of the United States.svg Nashville SC 2016
Flag of the United States.svg Scott Thomsen retired2016
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Thorsheim retired2016
Flag of the United States.svg Arun Basuljevic Flag of the United States.svg El Paso Locomotive FC 2017
Flag of the United States.svg Evan Louro Flag of the United States.svg FC Cincinnati 2017
Flag of the United States.svg Ben Mines Flag of the United States.svg Indy Eleven 2018
Flag of the United States.svg Kevin Politz retired2018
Flag of the United States.svg Omir Fernandez Flag of the United States.svg Colorado Rapids 2019
Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg Jean-Christophe Koffi [DC] 2019
Flag of the United States.svg Caden Clark [MIN] Flag of the United States.svg Minnesota United FC 2020
Flag of the United States.svg John Tolkin Flag of the United States.svg New York Red Bulls 2020
Flag of Portugal.svg Bento Estrela Flag of the United States.svg New York Red Bulls 2021
Flag of the United States.svg Daniel Edelman Flag of the United States.svg New York Red Bulls 2022
Flag of the United States.svg Zach Ryan Flag of the United States.svg Loudoun United FC 2022
Flag of the United States.svg Serge Ngoma Flag of the United States.svg New York Red Bulls 2022
Flag of the United States.svg Curtis Ofori Flag of the United States.svg New York Red Bulls 2023
Flag of the United States.svg Jayden Reid Flag of the United States.svg St. Louis City 2 2023
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Stroud Flag of the United States.svg New York Red Bulls 2023
Flag of the United States.svg Julian Hall Flag of the United States.svg New York Red Bulls 2023
Flag of the United States.svg Davi Alexandre Flag of the United States.svg New York Red Bulls 2024
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Aidan Stokes Flag of the United States.svg New York Red Bulls 2024
Flag of the United States.svg Roald Mitchell Flag of the United States.svg New York Red Bulls 2024

Orlando City SC

PlayerCurrent clubYear signed
Flag of the United States.svg Tommy Redding [†] retired2014
Flag of England.svg Harrison Heath [†] retired2015
Flag of the United States.svg Tyler Turner [†] retired2015
Flag of the United States.svg Mason Stajduhar Flag of the United States.svg Orlando City SC 2016
Flag of the United States.svg Cameron Lindley [CHI] Flag of the United States.svg Indy Eleven 2018
Flag of the United States.svg Benji Michel Flag of Portugal.svg Arouca 2019
Flag of the United States.svg Michael Halliday Flag of the United States.svg Orlando City SC 2020
Flag of the United States.svg David Loera Flag of the United States.svg Lexington SC 2020
Flag of the United States.svg Raul Aguilera 2020
Flag of the United States.svg Jordan Bender Flag of Latvia.svg FK Metta 2020
Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Wilfredo Rivera Flag of the United States.svg Orlando City SC 2021
Flag of the United States.svg Thomas Williams Flag of the United States.svg Orlando City SC 2021
Flag of the United States.svg Alex Freeman Flag of the United States.svg Orlando City SC 2022
Flag of the United States.svg Favian Loyola Flag of the United States.svg Orlando City SC 2023
Flag of Venezuela.svg Javier Otero Flag of the United States.svg Orlando City SC 2023
Flag of the United States.svg Tahir Reid-Brown Flag of the United States.svg Orlando City SC 2024

Philadelphia Union

2022 MLS Best XI selection Mark McKenzie has earned 11 caps with the USMNT MMcKenzie union profile02.jpg
2022 MLS Best XI selection Mark McKenzie has earned 11 caps with the USMNT
In 2020, Brenden Aaronson was named to the MLS Best XI. He's earned 32 caps with the USMNT and was selected to the 2022 FIFA World Cup squad. FC Red Bull Salzburg gegen LASK (3.10.2021) 13.jpg
In 2020, Brenden Aaronson was named to the MLS Best XI. He's earned 32 caps with the USMNT and was selected to the 2022 FIFA World Cup squad.
PlayerCurrent clubYear signed
Flag of the United States.svg Zach Pfeffer retired2011
Flag of Mexico.svg Cristhian Hernández retired2012
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy McLaughlin retired2012
Flag of the United States.svg Derrick Jones Flag of the United States.svg Columbus Crew 2016
Flag of the United States.svg Auston Trusty Flag of England.svg Sheffield United 2016
Flag of the Taliban.svg Adam Najem [RBNY] Flag of Indonesia.svg Bhayangkara 2017
Flag of the United States.svg Anthony Fontana Flag of the Netherlands.svg PEC Zwolle 2018
Flag of the United States.svg Mark McKenzie Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Genk 2018
Flag of the United States.svg Matthew Real Flag of the United States.svg Philadelphia Union 2018
Flag of the United States.svg Brenden Aaronson Flag of Germany.svg Union Berlin 2019
Flag of the United States.svg Matt Freese Flag of the United States.svg New York City FC 2019
Flag of the United States.svg Jack de Vries Flag of Italy.svg Vis Pesaro 2020
Flag of the United States.svg Cole Turner Flag of the United States.svg Loudoun United FC 2020
Flag of the United States.svg Paxten Aaronson Flag of Germany.svg Eintracht Frankfurt 2021
Flag of the United States.svg Brandan Craig Flag of the United States.svg Philadelphia Union 2021
Flag of the United States.svg Nathan Harriel [ORL] Flag of the United States.svg Philadelphia Union 2021
Flag of the United States.svg Jack McGlynn Flag of the United States.svg Philadelphia Union 2021
Flag of the United States.svg Quinn Sullivan Flag of the United States.svg Philadelphia Union 2021
Flag of the United States.svg Anton Sorenson Flag of the United States.svg Charlotte Independence 2022
Flag of the United States.svg Jeremy Rafanello Flag of the United States.svg Philadelphia Union 2022
Flag of the United States.svg Nelson Pierre Flag of the United States.svg Philadelphia Union 2023
Flag of the United States.svg Nick Pariano Flag of the United States.svg Philadelphia Union 2024
Flag of the United States.svg David Vazquez Flag of the United States.svg Philadelphia Union 2024
Flag of the United States.svg Andrew Rick Flag of the United States.svg Philadelphia Union 2024
Flag of the United States.svg Cavan Sullivan Flag of the United States.svg Philadelphia Union 2024

Portland Timbers

PlayerCurrent clubYear signed
Flag of the United States.svg Brent Richards 2012
Flag of the United States.svg Steven Evans retired2013
Flag of the United States.svg Bryan Gallego [RBNY] retired2014
Flag of the United States.svg Marco Farfan Flag of the United States.svg FC Dallas 2017
Flag of the United States.svg Foster Langsdorf retired2018
Flag of the United States.svg Eryk Williamson [DC] Flag of the United States.svg Portland Timbers 2018
Flag of the United States.svg Blake Bodily Flag of the United States.svg Tampa Bay Rowdies 2020
Flag of the United States.svg Hunter Sulte Flag of the United States.svg Portland Timbers 2021
Flag of the United States.svg Tega Ikoba Flag of the United States.svg Portland Timbers 2022

Real Salt Lake

Justen Glad became the first RSL homegrown player to play in over 200 games for the team. MLS FC Dallas at Real Salt Lake (51428450238).jpg
Justen Glad became the first RSL homegrown player to play in over 200 games for the team.
PlayerCurrent clubYear signed
Flag of El Salvador.svg Nico Muñiz retired2011
Flag of the United States.svg Donny Toia 2011
Flag of Mexico.svg Lalo Fernández retired2012
Flag of the United States.svg Benji Lopez retired2013
Flag of Mexico.svg Carlos Salcedo Flag of Mexico.svg Cruz Azul 2013
Flag of the United States.svg Jordan Allen retired2014
Flag of the United States.svg Justen Glad Flag of the United States.svg Real Salt Lake 2014
Flag of the United States.svg Sebastian Saucedo Flag of Mexico.svg Juárez 2014
Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg Phanuel Kavita Flag of the United States.svg Birmingham Legion FC 2015
Flag of Chile.svg Adolfo Ovalle Flag of the United States.svg Tacoma Defiance 2015
Flag of Honduras.svg Danilo Acosta 2016
Flag of the United States.svg Ricardo Velazco retired2016
Flag of Mexico.svg José Hernández Flag of the United States.svg Phoenix Rising FC 2017
Flag of the United States.svg Corey Baird Flag of the United States.svg FC Cincinnati 2018
Flag of Guatemala.svg Aaron Herrera Flag of the United States.svg D.C. United 2018
Flag of the United States.svg Brooks Lennon Flag of the United States.svg Atlanta United FC 2018
Flag of the United States.svg Luis Arriaga 2019
Flag of the United States.svg Erik Holt Flag of the United States.svg Real Salt Lake 2019
Flag of Mexico.svg David Ochoa Flag of the United States.svg Los Angeles FC 2 2019
Flag of the United States.svg Tate Schmitt Flag of the United States.svg Houston Dynamo 2019
Flag of Mexico.svg Julián Vázquez Flag of the United States.svg Real Monarchs 2019
Flag of the United States.svg Christopher Garcia Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC II 2020
Flag of the United States.svg Milan Iloski Flag of Denmark.svg FC Nordsjælland 2020
Flag of the United States.svg Andrew Brody Flag of the United States.svg Real Salt Lake 2021
Flag of the United States.svg Bode Hidalgo Flag of the United States.svg Real Salt Lake 2021
Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Dewsnup retired2021
Flag of the United States.svg Zackery Farnsworth Flag of the United States.svg Real Salt Lake 2021
Flag of the United States.svg Gavin Beavers Flag of the United States.svg Real Salt Lake 2022
Flag of the United States.svg Julio Benitez 2022
Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg Axel Kei Flag of the United States.svg Real Salt Lake 2022
Flag of Mexico.svg Jaziel Orozco Ulster Banner.svg Larne 2022
Flag of the United States.svg Jude Wellings Flag of the United States.svg Real Salt Lake 2022
Flag of the United States.svg Luis Rivera Flag of the United States.svg Real Salt Lake 2023
Flag of Haiti.svg Delentz Pierre Flag of the United States.svg Real Salt Lake 2023
Flag of the United States.svg Tommy Silva Flag of the United States.svg Real Salt Lake 2024

San Jose Earthquakes

Tommy Thompson is currently 4th all-time in games played for the Earthquakes at over 200 appearances. Tommy Thompson close-up.jpg
Tommy Thompson is currently 4th all-time in games played for the Earthquakes at over 200 appearances.
Nick Lima has played over 175 games in MLS and earned 9 caps with the USMNT. USAvVEN 2019-06-09 - Nick Lima (51170314906).jpg
Nick Lima has played over 175 games in MLS and earned 9 caps with the USMNT.
PlayerCurrent clubYear signed
Flag of the United States.svg Tommy Thompson Flag of the United States.svg San Jose Earthquakes 2014
Flag of the United States.svg Nick Lima Flag of the United States.svg New England Revolution 2017
Flag of the United States.svg Jacob Akanyirige Flag of the United States.svg New England Revolution II 2018
Flag of the United States.svg Gilbert Fuentes 2018
Flag of the United States.svg JT Marcinkowski Flag of the United States.svg San Jose Earthquakes 2018
Flag of the United States.svg Cade Cowell Flag of Mexico.svg Guadalajara 2019
Flag of the United States.svg Casey Walls Flag of the United States.svg San Jose Earthquakes 2020
Flag of the United States.svg Emi Ochoa Flag of the United States.svg San Jose Earthquakes 2021
Flag of the United States.svg Will Richmond Flag of the United States.svg San Jose Earthquakes 2022
Flag of the United States.svg Niko Tsakiris Flag of the United States.svg San Jose Earthquakes 2022
Flag of the United States.svg Cruz Medina Flag of the United States.svg San Jose Earthquakes 2022
Flag of the United States.svg Cam Cilley Flag of the United States.svg St. Louis City SC 2 2023
Flag of the United States.svg Keegan Tingey Flag of the United States.svg Loudoun United FC 2023
Flag of the United States.svg Chance Cowell Flag of the United States.svg San Jose Earthquakes 2023
Flag of the United States.svg Edwyn Mendoza Flag of the United States.svg San Jose Earthquakes 2023
Flag of the United States.svg Oscar Verhoeven Flag of the United States.svg San Jose Earthquakes 2023
Flag of the United States.svg Rohan Rajagopal Flag of the United States.svg San Jose Earthquakes 2026

Seattle Sounders FC

DeAndre Yedlin is a 3x MLS All-Star. He's earned 81 caps with the USMNT and was selected to the 2014 and 2022 FIFA World Cup squads. DeAndre Yedlin MLS AllStar 2013.jpg
DeAndre Yedlin is a 3x MLS All-Star. He's earned 81 caps with the USMNT and was selected to the 2014 and 2022 FIFA World Cup squads.
A 2x MLS All-Star, and 2020 MLS Best XI selection, Jordan Morris has earned 55 USMNT caps and was selected to the 2022 FIFA World Cup squad. Jordan Morris (48033785208).jpg
A 2x MLS All-Star, and 2020 MLS Best XI selection, Jordan Morris has earned 55 USMNT caps and was selected to the 2022 FIFA World Cup squad.
PlayerCurrent clubYear signed
Flag of the United States.svg DeAndre Yedlin Flag of the United States.svg Inter Miami CF 2012
Flag of the United States.svg Aaron Kovar retired2014
Flag of the United States.svg Sean Okoli 2014
Flag of the United States.svg Darwin Jones retired2015
Flag of the United States.svg Victor Mansaray Flag of Indonesia.svg PSM Makassar 2015
Flag of the United States.svg Jordan Morris Flag of the United States.svg Seattle Sounders FC 2016
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Jordan Schweitzer retired2016
Flag of the United States.svg Seyi Adekoya retired2017
Flag of the United States.svg Henry Wingo Flag of Hungary.svg Ferencváros 2017
Flag of Somalia.svg Handwalla Bwana 2018
Flag of the United States.svg Danny Leyva Flag of the United States.svg Seattle Sounders FC 2019
Flag of the United States.svg Trey Muse Flag of the United States.svg Portland Timbers 2019
Flag of the United States.svg Alfonso Ocampo-Chavez Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC 2019
Flag of the United States.svg Josh Atencio Flag of the United States.svg Seattle Sounders FC 2020
Flag of the United States.svg Ethan Dobbelaere 2020
Flag of the United States.svg Shandon Hopeau retired2020
Flag of the United States.svg Reed Baker-Whiting Flag of the United States.svg Seattle Sounders FC 2021
Flag of the United States.svg Obed Vargas Flag of the United States.svg Seattle Sounders FC 2021
Flag of the United States.svg Dylan Teves Flag of the United States.svg Seattle Sounders FC 2022
Flag of the United States.svg Sota Kitahara Flag of the United States.svg Seattle Sounders FC 2023
Flag of the United States.svg Jacob Castro Flag of the United States.svg Seattle Sounders FC 2023
Flag of the United States.svg Cody Baker Flag of the United States.svg Seattle Sounders FC 2023
Flag of the United States.svg Stuart Hawkins Flag of the United States.svg Seattle Sounders FC 2023

St. Louis City SC

PlayerCurrent clubYear signed
Flag of the United States.svg Caden Glover Flag of the United States.svg St. Louis City SC 2023
Flag of the United States.svg Miguel Perez Flag of the United States.svg St. Louis City SC 2023
Flag of the United States.svg Tyson Pearce Flag of the United States.svg St. Louis City SC 2024

Toronto FC

Doneil Henry has earned 44 caps with the Canada men's national soccer team. He was selected to the squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, but sustained an injury that ruled him out of the tournament. Doneil Henry.jpg
Doneil Henry has earned 44 caps with the Canada men's national soccer team. He was selected to the squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, but sustained an injury that ruled him out of the tournament.
Ashtone Morgan is Toronto FC's first homegrown player to appear in over 100 games. Forge-fc-ashtone-morgan.jpg
Ashtone Morgan is Toronto FC's first homegrown player to appear in over 100 games.
PlayerCurrent clubYear signed
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Nicholas Lindsay retired2010
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Doneil Henry Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg HFX Wanderers FC 2010
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Keith Makubuya retired2011
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Oscar Cordon retired2011
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Matt Stinson retired2011
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ashtone Morgan 2011
Flag of Guyana.svg Quillan Roberts Flag of New Zealand.svg Western Suburbs FC 2012
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Manny Aparicio Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Pacific FC 2013
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Jordan Hamilton Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Forge FC 2014
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Chris Mannella 2014
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Jay Chapman Flag of the United States.svg Hartford Athletic 2015
Flag of Syria.svg Molham Babouli Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg York United FC 2016
Flag of the United States.svg Ben Spencer [RSL] retired2017
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Aidan Daniels Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg HFX Wanderers FC 2018
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Julian Dunn Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg HFX Wanderers FC 2018
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Sergio Camargo Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Cavalry FC 2020
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ayo Akinola 2018
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Liam Fraser Flag of the United States.svg FC Dallas 2018
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Noble Okello Flag of the United States.svg Atlanta United 2 2019
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Jacob Shaffelburg Flag of the United States.svg Nashville SC 2019
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Toronto FC 2020
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Jayden Nelson Flag of Norway.svg Rosenborg 2020
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ralph Priso Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2020
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Rocco Romeo Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Vancouver FC 2020
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Jordan Perruzza Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Toronto FC 2021
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Luke Singh Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Atlético Ottawa 2021
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Luca Petrasso Flag of the United States.svg Orlando City SC 2022
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Deandre Kerr Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Toronto FC 2022
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Kosi Thompson Flag of Norway.svg Lillestrøm 2022
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Themi Antonoglou 2022
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Hugo Mbongue Flag of the United States.svg Toronto FC 2022
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Kobe Franklin Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Toronto FC 2023
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Adam Pearlman Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Toronto FC 2024

Vancouver Whitecaps FC

In 2020, as a member of Bayern Munich, Alphonso Davies became the first MLS homegrown player to be named to the FIFPRO World XI and first homegrown player to win the UEFA Champions League. He's earned 41 caps with the Canada men's national soccer team and was selected to the 2022 FIFA World Cup squad. Alphonso Davies Canadian Championship by Frid06 (27559553025).jpg
In 2020, as a member of Bayern Munich, Alphonso Davies became the first MLS homegrown player to be named to the FIFPRO World XI and first homegrown player to win the UEFA Champions League. He's earned 41 caps with the Canada men's national soccer team and was selected to the 2022 FIFA World Cup squad.
PlayerCurrent clubYear signed
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Philippe Davies retired2011
Flag of Tanzania.svg Nizar Khalfan [†] retired2011
Flag of Haiti.svg Brian Sylvestre retired2011
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Russell Teibert retired2011
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Bryce Alderson retired2012
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Caleb Clarke retired2012
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Sam Adekugbe Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2013
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Marco Carducci Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Cavalry FC 2014
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Kianz Froese Flag of Germany.svg SV Wehen Wiesbaden 2014
Flag of South Africa.svg Ethen Sampson 2014
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Marco Bustos Flag of Sweden.svg IFK Värnamo 2015
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Alphonso Davies Flag of Germany.svg Bayern Munich 2016
Flag of the Philippines.svg Michael Baldisimo Flag of the United States.svg San Jose Earthquakes 2018
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Simon Colyn Flag of the Netherlands.svg De Graafschap 2018
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ben McKendry 2018
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Sean Melvin Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Atlético Ottawa 2018
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg David Norman Jr. Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Vancouver FC 2018
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Theo Bair Flag of Scotland.svg Motherwell 2019
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Thomas Hasal 2019
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Georges Mukumbilwa Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Pacific FC 2019
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Isaac Boehmer Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2020
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Gianfranco Facchineri Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Windsor City FC 2020
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Damiano Pecile Flag of Italy.svg Venezia 2020
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Matteo Campagna 2021
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Kamron Habibullah Flag of the United States.svg Sporting Kansas City II 2021
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Max Anchor Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2023

Notes

  1. ^
    Homegrown rights acquired from another team.
  2. ^
    Homegrown rights acquired from Atlanta United FC
  3. ^
    Homegrown rights acquired from the Chicago Fire FC
  4. ^
    Homegrown rights acquired from Dallas
  5. ^
    Homegrown rights acquired from D.C. United
  6. ^
    Homegrown rights acquired from the LA Galaxy
  7. ^
    Homegrown rights acquired from Minnesota United FC
  8. ^
    Homegrown rights acquired from New York City FC
  9. ^
    Homegrown rights acquired from the Philadelphia Union
  10. ^
    Homegrown rights acquired from the New York Red Bulls
  11. ^
    Homegrown rights acquired from Real Salt Lake
  12. ^
    Homegrown rights acquired from the Seattle Sounders FC
  13. ^
    Homegrown rights acquired from the San Jose Earthquakes
  14. ^
    Homegrown rights acquired from Toronto FC

Records

The following table shows the leading home grown player goal scorer by season. It also shows which club the player was with in that season, as well as the player's age at the end of that season.

YearPlayer (Club)GoalsAgeTransfer notes
2010 [11] Flag of Honduras.svg Andy Najar (D.C. United)517Transferred to Anderlecht (Belgium) in January 2013.
2011 [11] Flag of the United States.svg Juan Agudelo (New York Red Bulls)618
2012 [11] Flag of the United States.svg Juan Agudelo (New York Red Bulls)319Transferred to Stoke City (England) in January 2014.
2013 [11] Flag of Uruguay.svg Diego Fagúndez (New England Revolution)1318
2014 [11] Flag of the United States.svg Gyasi Zardes (LA Galaxy)1423
2015 Flag of Uruguay.svg Diego Fagúndez (New England Revolution)620
2016 Flag of the United States.svg Jordan Morris (Seattle Sounders)1221
2017 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Anthony Jackson-Hamel (Montreal Impact)924
2018 Flag of the United States.svg Gyasi Zardes ^ (Columbus Crew)1927Traded to Columbus Crew in January 2018
2019 Flag of the United States.svg Gyasi Zardes ^ (Columbus Crew)1328
2020 Flag of the United States.svg Gyasi Zardes ^ (Columbus Crew)1229
2021 Flag of Hungary.svg Dániel Sallói (Sporting Kansas City)1625
2022 Flag of the United States.svg Jesús Ferreira (FC Dallas)1821

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