Seattle Sounders set to acquire Dejan Joveljić from Sporting KC, per reports
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - MAY 02: Dejan Joveljic #9 of Sporting Kansas City controls the ball against Alex Roldan #16 of Seattle Sounders during the second half at Sporting Park on May 02, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Jay Biggerstaff / MLS / Getty Images)
The Seattle Sounders are closing in on a deal to acquire forward Dejan Joveljić from Sporting Kansas City, according to multiple reports.
The deal was first reported by Italian soccer journalist Fabrizio Romano, and Tom Bogart of The Athletic. The trade is reportedly for $6 million in a cash deal.
The backstory:
Joveljić, 27, led the LA Galaxy to an MLS Cup title in 2024 with 21 goals and eight assists before being dealt to Sporting KC last season.
Joveljić is the first significant acquisition the Sounders have made since acquiring Pedro de la Vegas prior to the 2024 season. The Sounders have plummeted throughout the summer amid numerous injuries that have seen Jordan Morris, Cristian Roldan, Alex Roldan, Yeimar Gómez Andrade, Jesus Ferreira, and de la Vega miss varying amounts of time.
Joveljić has scored 26 goals in 52 appearances for Sporting KC over the last two seasons since the trade from Los Angeles. His 18 goals in 32 games in MLS last season were a career-high.
The Sounders snapped an eight-game losing streak by salvaging a 1-1 draw with FC Cincinnati on Saturday. Kalani Kossa-Rienzi scored in the 83rd minute as Seattle earned its first MLS point since a 3-2 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes on May 13.
The Source: Information in this story came from Italian soccer journalist Fabrizio Romano, Tom Bogert of The Athletic, and FOX 13 Seattle reporting.
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