The Vancouver Whitecaps have agreed to transfer midfielder Sebastian Berhalter, a member of the United States men's national team, to English club Middlesbrough F.C. for a $2 million fee, according to a report from The Athletic.
Berhalter, 25, was experiencing a strong season with the Whitecaps before his call-up by the national team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Across 18 appearances in all competitions, he recorded seven goals and four assists.
During the World Cup, Berhalter participated in every match for the U.S. squad. He notably scored a goal and provided an assist in the team's group-stage finale against Türkiye at Los Angeles Stadium. He was one of eight Major League Soccer players selected for the tournament.
He now joins Middlesbrough F.C., a team competing in the EFL Championship, the second tier of English soccer. Middlesbrough finished fifth in the league standings last season, with fellow American Aidan Morris also playing for the club.