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TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS:<\/strong>\u00a0Signing<\/em><\/p>\n Austin FC<\/a> have acquired winger Facundo Torres<\/a> from Brazilian S\u00e9rie A side Palmeiras, the club announced Friday.<\/p>\n The 25-year-old Uruguay international is signed through the 2029-30 season with an option for 2030-31. A former\u00a0Orlando City<\/a> standout, he returns to MLS for a reported<\/a> $9.5 million transfer fee.\u00a0<\/p>\n Torres will occupy a Designated Player roster spot alongside fellow attackers Brandon Vazquez<\/a> and Myrto Uzuni<\/a>. As a U.S. Green Card holder, he will not occupy an international roster spot.<\/p>\n “Facundo has proven attacking quality as shown by his stellar goal and assist numbers throughout his career,” said Austin FC sporting director Rodolfo Borrell.<\/p>\n “He is at a prime age to join us and immediately be a top contributor as we aim to push on this season.”<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Ready for more Facu golazos with @AustinFC<\/a>. \ud83d\udfe2\u26ab\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/807fwEWKYF<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Major League Soccer (@MLS) January 23, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n Torres produced 10g\/6a in 61 appearances for Palmeiras upon joining from Orlando City in December 2024 for a\u00a0club-record outbound fee<\/a> (reportedly up to $14 million).<\/p>\n With Orlando, Torres delivered 47g\/25a in 123 matches (all competitions) to become the club’s all-time leading scorer. He also led the Lions to the 2022 US Open Cup title<\/a>\u00a0and helped them reach the 2024 Eastern Conference Final, their best-ever performance in the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs.<\/p>\n A product of Uruguayan powerhouse Pe\u00f1arol, Torres has two goals in 22 caps for Los Charr\u00faas. He participated in Uruguay’s successful qualifying cycle for the 2026\u00a0FIFA World Cup<\/a>.<\/p>\n “I couldn\u2019t be happier to be an Austin FC player,” said Torres.<\/p>\n “The ambition behind what the club is building and the incredible soccer community there were both big factors in convincing me that this was the right move to make.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n Austin’s 2026 season begins on Feb. 21 at home against Minnesota United FC<\/a> (8:30 pm ET | Apple TV<\/a>).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n