FC Dallas Acquires Forward Anderson Julio in Trade with Real Salt Lake

The deal sends defender Sam Junqua and up to $500,000 in allocation money to Real Salt Lake as both teams prepare for 2025.

Anderson Julio, a 28-year-old Ecuadorian forward, joins FC Dallas after four seasons with Real Salt Lake, where he scored 25 goals in 111 matches.
Real Salt Lake receives defender Sam Junqua, a versatile left-sided centerback with 99 career MLS appearances, as part of the trade.
The deal also includes $200,000 in general allocation money for both 2025 and 2026, with an additional $100,000 possible based on performance incentives.
FC Dallas views Julio as a key addition to their squad, citing his scoring ability and fit with head coach Eric Quill's system.
Real Salt Lake prioritizes defensive depth ahead of a demanding 2025 schedule, including their return to the CONCACAF Champions Cup in February.