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Which MLS players are free agents as of December 13? Carlos Vela, Martínez, Acosta, Wagner...
Vela, LAFC’s Mexican forward, leads a long list of players who, as of this Wednesday, are free to negotiate with any MLS club.

With all sights set on the 2024 season after the 2023 title was dramatically won by Columbus Crew, MLS officially opens up to free agency deals this Wednesday, December 13. Throughout the league, important players up and down the country will be able to freely negotiate with any team in order to agree a new deal, opening up a world of possibilities.
The condition of being a free agent within the MLS applies to all footballers who are at least 24 years of age and have played for at least five years in an MLS club. It is also necessary that their option to renew their contract with the current club has been rejected or they are out of contract after the 2023 season.
Will Carlos Vela stay at LAFC?
One of the biggest cases in MLS is that of Mexican forward Carlos Vela. LAFC’s loss in the MLS Cup final against Columbus Crew saw his contract with the Black & Gold run out; despite the intentions of both parties to reach a new agreement, nothing has been confirmed.
However, the former Arsenal and Real Sociedad player is both free to continue negotiations with LAFC or start talks with another club to try to reach a new agreement and join a different franchise after 6 years with the Los Angeles side.
In addition to Vela, another player on the list that stands out is the Venezuelan, Josef Martinez, who did not make the cut for Inter Miami’s squad plans for 2024. He is now a free agent and can sign for any other MLS team interested in his services.
The players who are free agents starting this December 13 in MLS
Atlanta United:
- Osvaldo Alonso
- Clément Diop
- Miles Robinson
- Amar Sejdic
- Quentin Westberg
Austin FC:
- Will Bruin
- Adam Lundkvist
- Memo Rodríguez
- Maxi Urruti
Charlotte FC:
- Harrison Afful
- Derrick Jones
- Justin Meram
- Pablo Sisniega
- Adrián Zendejas
Chicago Fire:
- Kei Kamara
FC Cincinnati:
- Dominique Badji
- Raymon Gaddis
- Junior Moreno
Colorado Rapids:
- Steven Beitashour
- Luis Diaz
- Jack Price
- Diego Rubio
Columbus Crew:
- Julian Gressel
- Jimmy Medranda
- Josh Williams
FC Dallas:
- Jimmy Maurer
DC United:
- Yamil Asad
- Erik Hurtado
- Andy Najar
- Donovan Pines
Houston Dynamo:
- Corey Baird
- Griffin Dorsey
- Matías Vera
LA Galaxy:
- Tony Alfaro
- Michael Barrios
- Nick DePuy
- Kelvin Leerdam
- Uri Rosell
LAFC:
- Kellyn Acosta
- Maxime Crépeau
- John McCarthy
- Diego Palacios
- Carlos Vela
Inter Miami:
- Josef Martínez
- Víctor Ulloa
Minnesota United:
- Eric Dick
- Jan Gregus
- Brent Kallman
- Ismael Tajouri - Shradi
- Wil Trapp
- Zarek Valentin
CF Montreal:
- Zachary Brault-Guillard
- James Pantemis
- Romell Quioto
Nashville SC:
- Dax McCarty
- Fafa Picault
- Ethan Zubak
New England Revolution:
- Emmanuel Boateng
- Gustavo Bou
- Omar Gonzalez
- Justin Rennicks
- Ben Sweat
NYRB:
- Omir Fernández
- Hassan Ndam
Orlando City:
- Grinwis Adam
Philadelphia Union:
- Joe Bendik
- Alejandro Bedoya
- Kai Wagner
Portland Timbers:
- Bryan Acosta
- David Bingham
- Sebastián Blanco
- Eric Miller
Real Salt Lake:
- Scott Caldwell
- Damir Kreilach
- Danny Musovski
San Jose Earthquakes:
- Judson
- Jonathan Mensah
- Jamiro Monteiro
- Tommy Thompson
Seattle Sounders:
- Stefan Cleveland
- Héber
- Nicolás Lodeiro
- Freddy Montero
- Kelyn Rowe
Sporting Kansas City:
- Roger Espinoza
- Kortne Ford
- Felipe Gutiérrez
- Kendall McIntosh
- Graham Zusi
St Louis City:
- John Nelson
Toronto FC:
- Greg Ranjitsingh
- CJ Sapong
- Victor Vázquez
Vancouver Whitecaps:
- Thomas Hasal
- Richie Laryea
- Russell Teibert