Sebastian Berhalter Set for $2 Million Transfer to Middlesbrough
WHO:
Sports Illustrated - Sebastian Berhalter is 25 years old.
Sports Illustrated - U.S. men’s national team midfielder Sebastian Berhalter is the son of former USMNT manager Gregg Berhalter.
FOX Sports - United States men's national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino called up Berhalter for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
WHAT:
Sports Illustrated - Berhalter is set to follow fellow American midfielder Aidan Morris to Middlesbrough.
Sports Illustrated - Berhalter has recorded seven goals and four assists in 18 appearances across all competitions this season.
Sports Illustrated - Berhalter featured in all five matches for the U.S. men's national team at the World Cup.
Sports Illustrated - Berhalter scored a goal and provided an assist in the match against Türkiye, where he started.
Sports Illustrated - Berhalter recorded eight goals and 13 assists in the previous MLS season, leading the Whitecaps to the MLS Cup final.
Sports Illustrated - The Whitecaps topped the Western Conference standings during the current season.
Sports Illustrated - Up to 10 clubs were interested in signing Berhalter before he chose Middlesbrough.
Sports Illustrated - Middlesbrough finished fifth in the Championship table last season and reached the playoff final, where they lost 1–0 to Hull City.
Sports Illustrated - Berhalter is reportedly finalizing a transfer from the Vancouver Whitecaps to EFL Championship side Middlesbrough.
FOX Sports - The Vancouver Whitecaps have agreed to transfer Berhalter to Middlesbrough F.C. for a $2 million fee.
Sports Illustrated - Berhalter recorded eight goals and 13 assists in the previous MLS season.
FOX Sports - In the current season, Berhalter has seven goals and four assists in 18 appearances across all competitions.
Sports Illustrated - Berhalter scored a goal and provided an assist in the U.S. match against Türkiye at the World Cup.
WHERE:
Sports Illustrated - Berhalter is transferring to Middlesbrough, located in North Yorkshire, England.
Sports Illustrated - Berhalter is transferring to Middlesbrough, located in North Yorkshire, England.
FOX Sports - The match against Türkiye took place at Los Angeles Stadium.
WHEN:
Sports Illustrated - Berhalter is out of contract with the Whitecaps at the end of the 2026 MLS season.
FOX Sports - Berhalter played in every match during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
WHY:
Sports Illustrated - The transfer is motivated by Berhalter's desire to take on a greater challenge in the EFL Championship.
Sports Illustrated - Berhalter is leaving MLS for a more competitive environment in the EFL Championship, which can serve as a stepping stone to a larger club in the future.
Sports Illustrated - Berhalter is leaving MLS for a more competitive environment in the EFL Championship, which can serve as a stepping stone to a larger club in the future.
Sports Illustrated - Berhalter is leaving MLS to take on a greater challenge in the EFL Championship.
FOX Sports - The transfer is motivated by Berhalter's desire to advance his career after a successful season in MLS.
HOW:
Sports Illustrated - Middlesbrough will pay a fee in the region of $2 million to secure Berhalter's transfer.
Sports Illustrated - Middlesbrough will pay a fee in the region of $2 million to secure Berhalter's transfer instead of waiting for his contract to expire.
Sports Illustrated - Middlesbrough will pay a fee in the region of $2 million to secure Berhalter's transfer instead of waiting for his contract to expire.
Sebastian Berhalter, who is 25 years old, is set to transfer to Middlesbrough in North Yorkshire, England, following fellow American midfielder Aidan Morris. This season, Berhalter has made a notable impact with seven goals and four assists in 18 appearances across all competitions, and he is eager to take on a greater challenge in the EFL Championship. Middlesbrough will pay a fee of around $2 million to secure his transfer.