San Diego have purchased Lewis Morgan from Main Soccer League rivals New York Purple Bulls, with the Scotland winger saying “it’s robust to say bye” to the membership the place he has spent 4 seasons.
The 29-year-old, who has seven worldwide caps, joined New York from Inter Miami in 2021 however strikes on to the aspect that gained this yr’s Western Convention for a charge that might attain as much as £820,000.
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Greenock-born Morgan is beneath contract for the 2026 season, with San Diego having choices to retain his providers for the next two years.
Hampered by a knee harm after which a hamstring downside, he made solely three appearances this yr for New York as they completed tenth within the Japanese Convention.
“I do know I can look again on my time right here and know that I gave completely all the pieces I needed to this membership,” he informed San Diego’s web site.
“I performed as if I used to be one of many followers and tried to deliver that vitality on to the pitch.
“To win their supporters participant of the yr in each my wholesome season right here is one thing that I’ll cherish.”
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General, Morgan made 82 appearances – 73 of them begins – and supplied 31 objectives and 10 assists throughout his time with New York.
The previous Celtic ahead, who final performed for Scotland in opposition to Finland in June 2024, now joins a aspect who had been led by head coach Mikey Varas to a fourth-place end general within the MLS.
Sporting director Tyler Heaps informed San Diego’s web site: “Lewis is an attacker who can play throughout the entrance three and brings qualities that can add to our group in 2026.
“He is confirmed he can contribute objectives and assists on this league.”