Philadelphia Union’s Jamiro Monteiro will join the San Jose Earthquakes as a Designated Player in advance of the 2022 Major League Soccer season.
The Western Conference aspect agreed to pay the Union $250,000 in General Allocation Money, an worldwide roster spot and $200k GAM in performance-primarily based incentives, in line with MLSsoccer.Com.
The Earthquakes now maintain 3 DPs, with Monteiro, Eduardo 'Chofis' Lopez and winger Cristian Espinoza. The pass, but, opens up a DP roster spot for the Philadelphia Union, who currently have Mikael Uhre and Julian Carranza beneath the class.
Monteiro joins the California facet after 3 years with the Union, in which he managed 9 desires and 21 assists in seventy five ordinary-season appearances. He additionally formed part of the 2020 Philadelphia Union squad that lifted the Supporters’ Shield.
He is the today's intra-MLS addition to the Earthquakes’ roster due to the fact trendy manager Chris Leitch took over as intervening time GM closing July upon Jesse Fioranelli's departure. The team has additionally added in former Portland Timbers player Jeremy Ebobisse, midfielder Jan Gregus under the Re-Entry draft, and defender Francisco Calvo via loose agency.
This deal stands as the Union’s 2nd outgoing trade of the offseason, after sending striker Kacper Przybylko to the Chicago Fire for $1.15m General Allocation Money in past due January.
