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Austin FC Acquire Palmeiras Winger Facundo Torres as DP

Austin FC completed the transfer of Uruguay winger Facundo Torres from Palmeiras recently, with terms not publicly disclosed.
Following a productive spell in Brazil, Torres scored 10 goals and had six assists in 2025 for Palmeiras, after starring with Orlando City SC from 2022-24.
The club confirmed Torres will occupy a designated player spot and hold a U.S. green card, so he will not take an international roster slot; Austin team officials said the agreement includes an option for the 2030-31 season and financial terms were not released.
Austin said Torres is `He is at a prime age to join us and immediately ‌be a top contributor as we aim to push on this season.`, with the season opener on Feb. 21 against Minnesota United FC.
With 22 Uruguay national team caps, 25-year-old Facundo Torres is signed through 2030, positioning him as a long-term addition, Austin FC sporting director Rodolfo Borrell said.

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Austin Signs to the International End of Uruguay Facundo Torres with Designated Player Contract

AUSTIN, Texas, USA (AP) — The end of Uruguay’s national team Facundo Torres has signed with Austin until 2030, with a designated player contract, announced the MLS club on Friday. Torres played three seasons in Orlando from 2022 to 2024, recording 47 goals and 25 assists. He signed with Austin on a transfer from Brazil’s Palmeiras club. The financial terms of the contract were not disclosed. Austin team leaders said it includes an option for the…

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Austin FC adds designated player in key acquisition

Torres comes to Central Texas via Palmeiras in Brazil, where he notched 10 goals and six assists in his one season with the squad. Torres is a native Uruguayan who made 22 appearances at the international level.

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