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.