CF Montréal finalized a player exchange with the New England Revolution on July 24, 2026, bringing forward Brayan Ceballos to the Quebec club. The deal also saw defender Dagur Dan Thorhallsson move to the Revolution, along with a payment of $500,000 in general allocation money from Montreal.
The transaction was structured as a swap, with Ceballos joining the MLS side to bolster its attacking options. In return, the Revolution received Thorhallsson, a defender, and the monetary allocation. The $500,000 figure represents the general allocation money component of the agreement, a resource that clubs use to manage roster and salary considerations.
Both clubs confirmed the exchange as part of their ongoing roster management strategies. CF Montréal indicated that acquiring Ceballos was a priority, and the inclusion of allocation money helped facilitate the move. The Revolution, on the other hand, added a defensive presence in Thorhallsson while also gaining financial flexibility through the allocation funds.
The trade marks a notable shift in personnel for both teams as the MLS season progresses. Montreal’s decision to send Thorhallsson and the allocation money underscores its commitment to securing Ceballos’s services. Meanwhile, New England’s receipt of a defender and additional allocation resources reflects its own roster objectives.
The exchange was completed under the standard MLS regulations governing player swaps and allocation money transfers. No further details beyond the names of the players involved and the monetary amount were released by either organization.
The move adds another chapter to the ongoing player movement within Major League Soccer, illustrating how clubs balance talent acquisition with financial mechanisms such as allocation money to shape their squads.