FC Cincinnati acquired All-Star Brazilian midfielder Evander from the Portland Timbers on Monday in exchange for $12 million.

FC Cincinnati's replacement for Luciano Acosta will be as close to a like-for-like swap as any FCC could reasonably hope for.

The Portland Timbers announced Monday that they have traded their star player, Evander, to FC Cincinnati for a record-breaking $12 million. The controversy started at the end of the 2024 season following a 5-0 playoff loss to Vancouver.

FC Cincinnati has acquired an attacking midfielder from the Portland Timbers in exchange for $12 million and up to $150,000 in conditional performance-based incentives. Officials with FC Cincinnati say Evander da Silva Ferreira,

FC Cincinnati has acquired Midfielder Evander da Silva Ferreira, Evander, from the Portland Timbers through 2027 with a club option for 2028. This deal is the largest cash-for-player deal in Major League Soccer history as Portland will receive $12 million and up to $150,

FC Cincinnati has acquired star midfielder Evander from the Portland Timbers for a MLS-record $12 million fee.

FC Cincinnati acquired All-Star Brazilian midfielder Evander from the Portland Timbers on Monday in exchange for $12 million. The Timbers retained a future sell-on and trade percentage and could receive up to an additional $150,

The Portland Timbers have traded midfielder Evander to FC Cincinnati, the club announced Monday. The Timbers acquired a club-record $12 million in the trade. The club could also receive up to $150,000 if certain performance metrics are reached.

Evander - POR receive: $12 million, $150k incentives, sell-on & trade % FC Cincinnati established an MLS trade record on Monday, acquiring Evander from the Portland Timbers for $12 million guaranteed and up to another $150k in incentives.

Portland Timbers coach Phil Neville said he no longer views the midfielder as a son. General manager Ned Grabavoy said he’s not surprised the Timbers’ fanbase is divided on the $12 million sale of the 2024 MVP finalist to FC Cincinnati.

FC Cincinnati have bolstered their attacking ranks ahead of the 2025 MLS season with the signing of Evander from the Portland Timbers.

Portland traded MVP finalist Evander to Cincinnati for $12M amid player's claims of disrespect, immediately announcing Portuguese midfielder Da Costa as replacement.