TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Trade

SKC receive: Stefan Cleveland

ATX receive: $50k GAM

Sporting Kansas City have acquired goalkeeper Stefan Cleveland from Austin FC in exchange for $50,000 in 2026 General Allocation Money, the clubs announced Wednesday.

The 31-year-old has signed a contract extension with Sporting KC through 2027.

Cleveland is entering his 10th MLS season after stops with Chicago Fire FC (2017-19), Seattle Sounders FC (2020-23) and Austin (2024-25). He's played 36 first-team matches.

Sporting KC are in rebuild mode after president of soccer operations and general manager David Lee joined the club in September, arriving from New York City FC .

John Pulskamp was Sporting KC's starting goalkeeper in 2025. Brad Stuver has been Austin's starting goalkeeper

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