MLS roster changes for upcoming 2023 season

With the 2023 MLS Season coming up, here is a look at the changes made by the teams for their rosters.

1. Chicago Fire FC

Chicago Fire FC announced roster decisions. / Quinn Harris/GettyImages

Option declined (Oct. 31, 2022)
Andre Reynolds II (DEF)

Out of contract (Oct. 31, 2022)
Jonathan Bornstein (DEF)
Boris Sekulic (DEF)

2. New York Red Bulls

New York Red Bulls announced roster decisions. / Ira L. Black - Corbis/GettyImages

Option declined (Oct. 27, 2022)
Jesús Castellano (MID)
Zach Ryan (FWD)
Omar Sowe (FWD)

Out of contract (Oct. 27, 2022)
Aaron Long (DEF)

Loan expired (Oct. 27, 2022)
Caden Clark (MID)
Kyle Duncan (DEF)
Elias Manoel (FWD)

3. Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake announced roster decisions. / Chris Gardner/GettyImages

Option declined (Oct. 26, 2022)
Nick Besler (MID)
Chris Garcia (FWD)
Bret Halsey (MID)
Johan Kappelhof (DEF)
Tate Schmitt (DEF)
Bobby Wood (FWD)

In discussions about possible return (Oct. 26, 2022)
Sergio Cordova (FWD)
Tomas Gomez (GK)
Marcelo Silva (DEF)

4. Columbus Crew

Soccer - Stadium Feature - Columbus Crew Stadium, Ohio, USA

Columbus Crew announced roster decisions. / Matthew Ashton/GettyImages

Option declined (Oct. 26, 2022)
Jalil Anibaba (DEF)
Erik Hurtado (FWD)
James Igbekeme (MID)
Pedro Santos (DEF)

Out of contract (Oct. 26, 2022)
Derrick Etienne Jr. (MID)
Marlon Hairston (DEF)

Retiring (Oct. 26, 2022)
Perry Kitchen (MID)

5. Seattle Sounders

Seattle Sounders FC announced roster decisions. / Alika Jenner/GettyImages

Option declined (Oct. 25, 2022)
Will Bruin (FWD)
Alfonso Ocampo-Chavez (FWD)

Out of contract (Oct. 25, 2022)
Jimmy Medranda (MID)

In discussions about possible return (Oct. 25, 2022)
Fredy Montero (FWD)

To be determined (Oct. 25, 2022)
Sam Adeniran (FWD)

6. Vancouver Whitecaps

Leonard Owusu, Jake Nerwinski, Tristan Blackmon, Ryan Gauld

Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced roster decisions. / Christopher Morris - Corbis/GettyImages

Options declined (Oct. 18, 2022)
Janio Bikel (MID)
David Egbo (FWD)
Evan Newton (GK)

Out of contract (Oct. 18, 2022)
Michael Baldisimo (MID)

Option decisions to be determined (Oct. 18, 2022)
Lucas Cavallini (FWD)
Derek Cornelius (DEF)
Cody Cropper (GK)
Marcus Godinho (DEF)
Jake Nerwinski (DEF)
Leonard Owusu (MID)
Tosaint Ricketts (FWD)

Out of contract, but in talks about a potential return (Oct. 18, 2022)
Florian Jungwirth (DEF)

7. Charlotte FC

Charlotte FC announced roster decisions. / Tim Nwachukwu/GettyImages

Options declined, but in talks about potential return (Oct. 17, 2022)
Harrison Afful (DEF)
Christian Fuchs (DEF)

Option decisions to be determined (Oct. 17, 2022)
Quinn McNeill (MID)
Koa Santos (DEF)

Loan expired (Oct. 17, 2022)
Alan Franco (MID)

8. Portland Timbers

Portland Timbers announced roster decisions. / Steve Dykes/GettyImages

Options declined (Oct. 17, 2022)
Blake Bodily (MID)
George Fochive (MID)
Justin Vom Steeg (GK)

Purchase option declined (Oct. 17, 2022)
Josecarlos Van Rankin (DEF)

In talks about potential return (Oct. 17, 2022)
Nathan Fogaca (FWD)

9. Toronto FC

Swansea City v West Ham United - Premier League

Bob Bradley announced roster decisions. / Athena Pictures/GettyImages

Options declined (Oct. 14, 2022)
Ifunanyachi Achara (FWD)
Chris Mavinga (DEF)

Out of contract (Oct. 14, 2022)
Alex Bono (GK)
Doneil Henry (DEF)
Noble Okello (MID)
Jonathan Osorio (MID)
Quentin Westberg (GK)

Option decisions to be determined (Oct. 14, 2022)
Auro Jr. (DEF)

10. New England Revolution

New England Revolution announced roster decisions. / Andrew Katsampes/ISI Photos/GettyImages

Contract options declined (Oct. 13, 2022)
Emmanuel Boateng (MID)
Clément Diop (GK)
Wilfrid Kaptoum (MID)
Edward Kizza (FWD)

Option decisions to be determined (Oct. 13, 2022)
Ismael Tajouri-Shradi (FWD)

Out of contract (Oct. 13, 2022)
A.J. DeLaGarza (DEF)
Nacho Gil (MID)
Brad Knighton (GK)

11. Inter Miami

Inter Miami announce roster decisions. / Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Contract options declined (Nov. 7, 2022)
George Acosta (MID)
Gonzalo Higuain (FWD)

Out of contract (Nov. 7, 2022)

Joevin Jones (DEF)
Alejandro Pozuelo (MID)
Brek Shea (DEF)
Indiana Vassilev (FWD)

12. Houston Dynamo

Houston Dynamo announce roster decisions. / Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Contract options declined (Nov. 7, 2022)
Mateo Bajamich (FWD)
Ian Hoffmann (DEF)
Marcelo Palomino (MID)
Thiago (FWD)
Zarek Valentin (DEF)

Out of contract (Nov. 7, 2022)
Darwin Ceren (MID)
Sam Junqua (DEF)

To be determined (Nov. 7, 2022)
Darwin Quintero (FWD)
Fafa Picault (FWD)
Memo Rodriguez (MID)
Zeca (DEF)

13. Austin FC

Austin FC announce roster decisions. / Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports

Contract options declined (Nov. 7, 2022)
Danny Hoesen (FWD)
Freddy Kleemann (DEF)
Felipe Martins (MID)
Will Pulisic (GK)
Andrew Tarbell (GK)

Out of contract (Nov. 7, 2022)
Hector Jimenez (DEF)

Loan expired (Nov. 7, 2022)
Washington Corozo (FWD)

14. Colorado Rapids

Colorado Rapids announce roster decisions. / Ira L. Black - Corbis/GettyImages

Contract options declined (Nov. 14, 2022)
Steven Beitashour (DEF)
Michael Edwards (DEF)
Philip Mayaka (MID)

Out of contract (Nov. 14, 2022)
Clint Irwin (GK)
Gyasi Zardes (FWD)

Loan expired (Nov. 14, 2022)
Lucas Esteves (DEF)
Felipe Gutierrez (MID)

15. Orlando City

Orlando City SC announce roster decisions. / Roy K. Miller/ISI Photos/GettyImages

Contract options declined (Nov. 14, 2022)
Tesho Akindele (FWD)
Joey DeZart (MID)

Out of contract (Nov. 14, 2022)
Adam Grinwis (GK)
João Moutinho (DEF)
Alexandre Pato (FWD)
Mauricio Pereyra (MID)

16. FC Dallas

FC Dallas announce roster decisions. / Ronald Martinez/GettyImages

Contract options declined (Nov. 14, 2022)
Lucas Bartlett (DEF)
Kalil ElMedkhar (FWD)
Matt Hedges (DEF)
Nicky Hernandez (MID)
Eddie Munjoma (DEF)
Nanu (DEF)
Joshué Quiñónez (DEF)
Beni Redžić (FWD)
Thomas Roberts (MID)

17. Atlanta United

Atlanta United v Portland Timbers - MLS Cup Championship Match

Atlanta United announce roster decisions. / Ira L. Black - Corbis/GettyImages

Contract options declined (Nov. 14, 2022)
Dylan Castanheira (GK)
Raúl Gudiño (GK)
Bryce Washington (DEF)

Out of contract (Nov. 14, 2022)
Mikey Ambrose (DEF)
Alex De John (DEF)
Amar Sejdic (MID)

Loan expired (Nov. 14, 2022)
Ronaldo Cisneros (FWD)
Rocco Ríos Novo (GK)

18. D.C. United

DC United announce roster decisions. / Scott Taetsch/GettyImages

Contract options declined (Nov. 14, 2022)
Tony Alfaro (FWD)
Sofiane Djeffal (MID)
Sami Guediri (DEF)
Jonathan Kempin (GK)
Chris Odoi-Atsem (DEF)
Adrien Perez (FWD)
Brad Smith (DEF)
Kimarni Smith (FWD)
Drew Skundrich (MID)

Out of contract (Nov. 14, 2022)
Bill Hamid (GK)
Ola Kamara (FWD)
David Ochoa (GK)

19. LA Galaxy

Los Angeles Galaxy announce roster decisions. / Dave Bernal/ISI Photos/GettyImages

Contract options declined (Nov. 14, 2022)
Jonathan Klinsmann (GK)
Richard Sánchez (GK)
Víctor Vázquez (MID)
Eriq Zavaleta (DEF)

Out of contract (Nov. 14, 2022)
Sacha Kljestan (MID)

20. Vancouver Whitecaps

Vancouver Whitecaps announce roster decisions. / Jeff Vinnick/GettyImages

Contract options declined (Nov. 14, 2022)
Lucas Cavallini (FWD)
Cody Cropper (GK)
Marcus Godinho (DEF)
Jake Nerwinski (DEF)
Leonard Owusu (MID)
Tosaint Ricketts (FWD)

Out of contract (Nov. 14, 2022)
Florian Jungwirth (DEF)

21. Minnesota United

Minnesota United FC announce roster decisions. / Justin Casterline/GettyImages

Contract options declined (Nov. 14, 2022)
Abu Danladi (FWD)
Jacori Hayes (MID)
Niko Hansen (MID)
Oniel Fisher (DEF)
Nabilai Kibunguchy (DEF)
Justin McMaster (FWD)
Tyler Miller (GK)
Romain Metanire (DEF)
Callum Montgomery (DEF)

Out of contract (Nov. 14, 2022)
Eric Dick (GK)

22. San Jose Earthquakes

Soccer - International Pre-Season friendly - San Jose Earthquakes v West Bromwich Albion

San Jose Earthquakes announce roster decisions. / Matthew Ashton/GettyImages

Contract options declined (Nov. 14, 2022)
George Asomani (MID)
Matt Bersano (GK)
Gilbert Fuentes (MID)
Jan Gregus (MID)
Siad Haji (FWD)
Tommy Thompson (DEF)

Out of contract (Nov. 14, 2022)
Eric Remedi (MID)
Judson (MID)

23. CF Montreal

CF Montreal announce roster decisions. / Michael Reaves/GettyImages

Contract options declined (Nov. 14, 2022)
Zorhan Bassong (DEF)
Sebastian Breza (GK)
Keesean Ferdinand (DEF)
Tomas Giraldo (MID)
Bjorn Johnsen (FWD)
James Pantemis (GK)
Karifa Yao (DEF)

Out of contract (Nov. 14, 2022)
Victor Wanyama (MID)

24. FC Cincinnati

FC Cincinnati announce roster decisions. / Ira L. Black - Corbis/GettyImages

Contract options declined (Nov. 14, 2022)
Tyler Blackett (DEF)
Zico Bailey (DEF)
Geoff Cameron (DEF)
Allan Cruz (MID)
Ronald Matarrita (DEF)
Nick Markanich (FWD)
Ben Mines (MID)
Beckham Sunderland (GK)

25. Sporting Kansas City

Sporting KC announce roster decisions. / Ned Dishman/GettyImages

Contract options declined (Nov. 14, 2022)
Nicolas Isimat-Mirin (DEF)
Kaveh Rad (DEF)
Graham Zusi (DEF)

Out of contract (Nov. 14, 2022)
Roger Espinoza (MID)
Andreu Fontas (DEF)

26. Philadelphia Union

Philadelphia Union announce roster decisions. / Mitchell Leff/GettyImages

Contract options declined (Nov. 14, 2022)
Cory Burke (FWD)
Cole Turner (MID)

Out of contract (Nov. 14, 2022)
Joe Bendik

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