<a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/mls">Major League Soccer</a> (MLS) clubs are finalizing their rosters for the 2025 season, resulting in a significant number of notable free agents. The availability of these experienced and talented players presents a prime opportunity for teams to strengthen their squads.



These free agents represent a significant opportunity for MLS teams to bolster their rosters. Their experience and proven abilities in the league will be highly sought after. 



The signings made during this period will play a crucial role in shaping the competitive landscape of the 2025 MLS season.



<h2>Top 10 free agents</h2>



<ul><li><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/carlos-vela/">Carlos Vela</a> (Forward, LAFC):&nbsp;A highly creative and prolific goalscorer, Vela was the 2019 MLS MVP and a key figure in LAFC’s 2022 MLS Cup victory. He played only 4 minutes this season.</li><li>Josef Martínez (Forward, CF Montréal):&nbsp;A decorated MLS veteran, Martínez won an MLS Cup, Golden Boot, and MVP award with Atlanta United. He remains one of the league’s top active goalscorers (14 goals, 3 assists in 26 games in 2024).</li></ul>



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<ul><li>Xavier Arreaga (Defender, New England Revolution):&nbsp;A strong and consistent defender, Arreaga played a crucial role in Seattle Sounders’ 2022 Concacaf Champions League triumph (32 games in 2024).</li><li>Raúl Ruidíaz (Forward, Seattle Sounders):&nbsp;A prolific goal scorer, Ruidíaz played a key role in Seattle’s 2019 MLS Cup win and 2022 Concacaf Champions League victory (8 goals in 32 games in 2024). He is Seattle’s all-time leading scorer.</li><li>Fafà Picault (Forward, Vancouver Whitecaps):&nbsp;A versatile and dynamic winger, Picault has had a successful MLS career with Nashville SC, FC Dallas, Houston Dynamo, and Philadelphia Union (10 goals, 8 assists in 40 games in 2024).</li></ul>


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<ul><li>Johnny Russell (Forward, Sporting Kansas City):&nbsp;The captain of Sporting KC, Russell is known for his leadership and ability to score crucial goals (5 goals, 5 assists in 36 games in 2024). A club icon since 2018.</li><li>Jesús Murillo (Defender, LAFC):&nbsp;A strong central defender, Murillo was a key part of LAFC’s 2022 MLS Cup-winning team (34 games, 1 assist in 2024).</li><li>Albert Rusnák (Midfielder, Seattle Sounders):&nbsp;A creative midfielder with excellent vision and game management skills (11 goals, 16 assists in 42 games in 2024).</li></ul>



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<ul><li>Jeremy Ebobisse (Forward, San Jose Earthquakes):&nbsp;A mobile and clinical forward, Ebobisse has scored important goals for San Jose in recent seasons (10 goals, 1 assist in 35 games in 2024).</li><li>João Paulo (Midfielder, Seattle Sounders):&nbsp;A technically gifted Brazilian midfielder, João Paulo was vital in Seattle’s 2022 Concacaf Champions League success (32 games, 1 assist in 2024).</li></ul>


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