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TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS:<\/strong> Signing<\/em><\/p>\n Houston Dynamo FC<\/a> have acquired midfielder Mateusz Bogusz<\/a> from LIGA MX side Cruz Azul, the club announced Thursday.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n The 24-year-old Polish international is under contract through 2027-28 with options through the 2029-30 season. He will occupy a Designated Player roster spot.\u00a0<\/p>\n Bogusz arrives for reportedly up to $10 million, marking one of the biggest transfer fees in Dynamo history.\u00a0<\/p>\n “Mateusz is a versatile attacker entering the prime of his career who will immediately upgrade our attack this season,” said Dynamo president of soccer Pat Onstad. “He is a good fit for our system, providing quality to finish attacks in a variety of ways, as well as a selfless defensive work ethic.<\/p>\n “Mateusz fits the mold of the players we are bringing to Houston \u2013 a good professional who finds ways to win. We want to extend a warm welcome to Mateusz and his wife Wiktoria to Houston as we push to compete for trophies in 2026.”<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Mati on the attack is going to be a sight to see \ud83d\udd25 @Verizon<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/QQo1a4MPNQ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Houston Dynamo FC (@HoustonDynamo) January 29, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n Bogusz, a former LAFC<\/a> standout, returns to MLS after producing 3g\/7a in 39 appearances for Cruz Azul. He lifted the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup<\/a> with La M\u00e1quina, scoring a goal in the title-clinching win<\/a> over Vancouver Whitecaps FC<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n With LAFC, Bogusz posted 24g\/19a in 90 all-competition appearances from 2023-24 before moving to Cruz Azul<\/a> in January 2025.\u00a0<\/p>\n Bogusz has five caps with Poland. In March, Poland will participate in the European playoffs for one of the six remaining spots at the 2026 FIFA World Cup<\/a>.<\/p>\n “Everyone at the club is excited to welcome Mateusz to Houston as we continue building a team capable of competing at the highest level in 2026,” said Dynamo head coach Ben Olsen.<\/p>\n “He\u2019s a proven MLS attacker with the quality and mentality to change games, and we look forward to seeing Mateusz play in front of our fans at Shell Energy Stadium soon.”<\/p>\n Bogusz’s arrival continues an active offseason for Houston, who signed Designated Player winger\u00a0Guilherme<\/a>, Argentine midfielder Agust\u00edn Bouzat<\/a> and Brazilian defender\u00a0Lucas Halter<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n The club also brought back former captain\u00a0H\u00e9ctor Herrera<\/a> and added both forward Nick Markanich<\/a> and defender Franco Negri<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n The Dynamo’s 2026 campaign begins on Feb. 21 at home against Chicago Fire FC<\/a> (8:30 pm ET |\u00a0Apple TV<\/a>).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n
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