San Diego FC Acquires Lewis Morgan From Red Bulls in GAM-Structured Trade

The deal centers on incentives with a 2027 draft pick to manage salary budget pressure.

Overview

New York confirms a trade worth up to $1.1 million in General Allocation Money, including $450,000 in 2026 GAM and up to $650,000 tied to performance, with RBNY sending $525,000 in 2027 GAM to San Diego.
San Diego’s natural third-round selection in the 2027 MLS SuperDraft goes to New York as part of the package.
New York will retain a portion of Lewis Morgan’s Salary Budget Charge, with Head of Sport Julian de Guzman praising the winger’s professionalism.
Morgan rebounded in 2024 to win MLS Comeback Player of the Year with 13 goals and 7 assists, then logged only 148 minutes across three appearances in 2025 due to injuries.
San Diego adds Morgan to an attack featuring Anders Dreyer and Amahl Pellegrino, and he is under contract for 2026 with club options for two more seasons.