Major League Soccer issued an apology Thursday after incorrectly announcing the transfer of a player to Atlanta United.
On Wednesday, the league’s website, MLSSoccer.com, published a story claiming that Celtic FC forward Kyogo Furuhashi had joined Atlanta United. The article was quickly removed.
“Major League Soccer’s website mistakenly posted an article naming the wrong player as having signed with an MLS club,” the league said in a statement to The Athletic. “The article was immediately corrected and removed. MLS extends its sincere apologies to the impacted parties.”
The incorrect report was taken down, and the link now redirects to an error message.
The confusion likely stemmed from Atlanta United’s earlier social media hint about signing a Japanese player. This led to speculation, and rumors grew stronger, particularly with the club’s recent connection to US-born Cayman Togashi. Togashi, a former Japanese youth international, spent his entire professional career in Japan. Atlanta United officially confirmed his signing, which is set through the 2025 season, with an option for 2026. The 31-year-old joined on a free transfer from Sagan Tosu in Japan’s J1 League.
Earlier, the Daily Mail reported that Atlanta had submitted a $12 million bid for Furuhashi. Additionally, the club recently hired Ronny Delia, a former Celtic manager, as head coach. Around the time of the false report, Furuhashi was playing for Celtic in their 2-0 victory over Dundee United, coming on as a substitute in the 62nd minute.
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