The countdown to the 2025 MLS season has begun as teams prepare to make high-profile reinforcements.
With just one month to go until the 2025 Major League Soccer (MLS) season kicks off, teams across the league are making strategic moves to strengthen their rosters.
As the league prepares for its milestone 30th season, the 30 participating teams have begun preseason training and are actively seeking talent to compete for the coveted MLS Cup, which the LA Galaxy will defend as reigning champions.
This season promises a star-studded lineup, with notable additions such as Hirving Lozano, Wilfried Zaha and the long-awaited return of Miguel Almirón. They will join a league that includes big names such as Lionel Messi, Marco Reus, Luis Suárez and Christian Benteke.
One name that has recently surfaced in transfer rumors is 28-year-old German striker Timo Werner. According to reports from The Mirror (UK) and Footmercato (France), Werner has caught the eye of last season's MLS runners-up New York Red Bulls.
Werner on the Red Bulls' radar
While no formal offer has been made, sources suggest Werner's representatives have been in contact with the New York Red Bulls to explore a possible deal. If the transfer materialises, Werner would join from RB Leipzig, the Bundesliga club currently under contract, following his loan spell at Tottenham Hotspur, which ends this season.
Reports indicate that Werner's camp sees MLS as a viable option to revive his career. The Germany international, who once flourished in the Premier League with Chelsea, has struggled to regain his top form due to recurring injuries during his time at Tottenham. A move to MLS could provide the fresh start he needs.
A perfect match for the Red Bulls?
Werner's potential transfer fits perfectly with the Red Bulls' current needs. The team is looking for a striker after Belgian striker Dante Vanzeir left to rejoin KAA Gent in his home country. The departure leaves a critical hole in the Red Bulls' attacking lineup – a hole that Werner could fill as the team looks to build on last season's success under head coach Sandro Schwarz.
With Werner in charge, the Red Bulls could boost their chances of claiming the MLS Cup, a title that narrowly eluded them in their loss to the LA Galaxy last year. His experience, speed and goal-scoring ability make him an ideal candidate to lead the Red Bulls' attack in what promises to be a highly competitive season.
As the clock ticks towards the start of the 2025 MLS season, fans across the US are eagerly watching these transfer sagas unfold. Could Timo Werner be the next global star to make his mark in MLS? Only time will tell.
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