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2 clusters · 10 sources · 7 days · First seen 12 days ago · Last updated 6 days ago

Categories: SPORTS

MLS transfer of Carlo Holse

Entities: MLS · St. Louis City SC · Carlo Holse · Corey Wray · Philadelphia Union

Overview

St. Louis City SC announced on 21 July 2026 that it had completed the signing of Danish forward Carlo Holse from Turkish club Samsunspor for an estimated $6 million. The 27‑year‑old forward, who recorded eight goals and four assists in the Turkish Süper Lig last season and has a single Denmark cap, joined St. Louis as a designated player to strengthen an offense that had scored only 19 goals at that point in the MLS season.

A week later, on 28 July 2026, the club disclosed a financial arrangement with the Philadelphia Union. St. Louis agreed to transfer the discovery rights for Holse to Philadelphia in exchange for up to $300,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM)—$150,000 in 2026, $50,000 in 2027, and a possible $100,000 tied to performance incentives. Holse’s contract runs through the 2028‑29 season with an option for 2029‑30, and he occupies an international roster slot for St. Louis.

The two announcements together outline the full terms of Holse’s acquisition, covering both the player’s transfer fee and the ancillary GAM deal that facilitates roster and salary‑cap management for the involved MLS clubs.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 3 SOURCES] Philadelphia Union will acquire up to $300,000 in General Allocation Money from St. Louis City. (Field Level Media)
[● 3 SOURCES] The Union will receive $150,000 in 2026 and $50,000 in 2027. (Field Level Media)
[● 3 SOURCES] An additional $100,000 may be paid if performance‑based incentives are met. (Field Level Media)
[● 3 SOURCES] Carlo Holse is a Danish attacker. (Field Level Media)
[● 3 SOURCES] Holse is signed through the 2028‑29 season with a club option for 2029‑30. (Field Level Media)
[● 3 SOURCES] Holse will occupy an international roster slot. (Field Level Media)
[● 3 SOURCES] Holse posted eight goals and four assists in the Turkish Super Lig last season. (Field Level Media)
[● 3 SOURCES] Holse has scored at least eight goals per season with Samsunspor since 2023. (Field Level Media)
[● 3 SOURCES] Philadelphia Union could acquire up to $300,000 in General Allocation Money from St. Louis City in exchange for the discovery priority for Danish attacker Carlo Holse. (Field Level Media)
[● 3 SOURCES] The Union said Tuesday they are receiving $150,000 in 2026 and $50,000 in 2027. (Field Level Media)
[● 3 SOURCES] Additionally, Philadelphia could receive $100,000 more in GAM should certain performance-based incentives be reached. (Field Level Media)
[● 3 SOURCES] He is signed through the 2028‑29 season with a club option for 2029‑30 and he will occupy an international roster slot. (Field Level Media)

Timeline

6 days ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
Philadelphia Union to receive up to $300K GAM from St. Louis City for Carlo Holse
Philadelphia Union will receive up to $300K GAM from St. Louis City for the discovery rights to Danish striker Carlo Holse, with payments in 2026‑27 and potential performance bonuses.
12 days ago

[SPORTS] 8 sources
St. Louis City signs Danish forward Carlo Holse for $6 million
St. Louis City will add Danish forward Carlo Holse from Samsunspor for an estimated $6 million, making him a designated player as the club seeks to improve its struggling offense.

Sources

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