Sebastian Berhalter signs four‑year contract with Middlesbrough
U.S. Men’s National Team midfielder Sebastian Berhalter has joined English Championship side Middlesbrough on a four‑year deal after his contract with the Vancouver Whitecaps expired. The transfer fee is reported to be around $1.5 million. Berhalter arrives alongside former Columbus Crew academy teammate Aidan Morris, with whom he maintains a close friendship.
The 25‑year‑old made 157 MLS appearances, scoring 14 goals and providing 28 assists, and featured in all five United States matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, recording a goal and an assist against Turkey. Middlesbrough, managed by Kim Hellberg, will begin their 2026‑27 campaign on 7 August in an EFL Cup tie against Wrexham.
Entities: Aidan Morris · Kim Hellberg · Middlesbrough Football Club · Sebastian Berhalter · Vancouver Whitecaps
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Berhalter moved from the Vancouver Whitecaps after his contract expired at the end of the year. (Transfer details in the announcement.)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Sebastian Berhalter signed a four‑year contract with Middlesbrough. (Middlesbrough announced the signing; multiple sources reported the deal.)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Middlesbrough will open their 2026‑27 season on 7 August against Wrexham in the EFL Cup. (Club’s fixture announcement.)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] He played in all five United States matches at the 2026 World Cup, scoring once and assisting once against Turkey. (World Cup performance summary.)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Berhalter has made 157 MLS appearances, with 14 goals and 28 assists. (Player career statistics provided.)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Berhalter is close friends with Middlesbrough midfielder Aidan Morris, having played together at Columbus Crew academy. (Transfer narrative.)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Berhalter is a midfielder for the U.S. Men’s National Team. (Player profile.)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The transfer fee was reported to be about $1.5 million. (Middlesbrough’s transfer report.)