FRISCO, Texas (March 27, 2026) — FC Dallas has acquired forward Santiago Moreno on loan from Brazilian side Fluminense FC through the end of the 2026 MLS season, with a club option for a permanent transfer. Moreno will occupy a Designated Player roster spot and holds a U.S. green card, meaning he will not occupy an international slot. 

In order to ascend to the top of Major League Soccer’s waiver order and complete the Moreno transaction, Dallas traded $75,000 in 2026 General Allocation Money (GAM) and $50,000 in conditional GAM to the Philadelphia Union. The move is pending receipt of Moreno’s International Transfer Certificate (ITC).

“We are excited to bring Santi Moreno to FC Dallas,” FC Dallas President Dan Hunt said. “He has consistently delivered goals and assists in MLS. We believe he is a strong fit for our group and an important addition as we continue to build our attack for the rest of the season.”

Moreno joined Fluminense in Aug. 2025, where he made eight appearances and recorded one assist across all competitions. Prior to joining the Brazilian club, the forward spent four seasons with the Portland Timbers after...