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LAFC Acquires Canada International Jacob Shaffelburg From Nashville SC

The MLS agreement sends $1 million in future GAM to Nashville with a sell-on clause.

Sep 27, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC forward Jacob Shaffelburg (14) dribbles the ball against the Houston Dynamo during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Aug 17, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Nashville SC forward Jacob Shaffelburg (14) runs with the ball chased by New York City FC forward Kevin O'Toole (22) during the first half at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Smith-Imagn Images
Nashville SC forward Jacob Shaffelburg celebrates a goal against Inter Miami during the first half of a MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 28, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
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Overview

  • Nashville will receive $500,000 in General Allocation Money in 2026 and another $500,000 in 2027, and it retains a sell-on percentage.
  • LAFC executive John Thorrington praised Shaffelburg’s pace and versatility and noted he enters an important year with potential 2026 World Cup ambitions.
  • The 26-year-old forward from Port Williams, Nova Scotia, recorded 14 goals and 17 assists in 107 appearances across four seasons for Nashville.
  • In 2025 he produced a career-high four goals with three assists as Nashville set a franchise-best 16 MLS wins and captured the club’s first U.S. Open Cup.
  • Shaffelburg has six goals and one assist in 31 senior appearances for Canada since his 2020 debut and was named Canada Soccer’s men’s Best Young Canadian Player in 2021.