{"id":20653,"date":"2026-01-17T01:25:39","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T01:25:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/17\/james-rodriguez-to-mls-austin-fc-nearing-deal-with-colombian\/"},"modified":"2026-01-17T01:25:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T01:25:39","slug":"james-rodriguez-to-mls-austin-fc-nearing-deal-with-colombian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/17\/james-rodriguez-to-mls-austin-fc-nearing-deal-with-colombian\/","title":{"rendered":"James Rodriguez to MLS: Austin FC nearing deal with Colombian"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span class=\"capital-letter\">M<\/span>LS continues to establish itself as an attractive destination for international players, especially among South American footballers, especially since the arrival of Lionel Messi, and James Rodriguez could join the long list of Latin American players. The Colombian midfielder is reportedly very close to finalizing a move to Austin FC, a move that would make him a direct rival to the Argentine star in US soccer.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ue-c-article__subheadline\">Where will James Rodriguez play in 2026?<\/h2>\n<p>James Rodriguez is close to signing with MLS side Austin FC, according to information from manager Guillermo Arango. The Colombian will see this as a great opportunity to maintain his rhythm of play ahead of the 2026 World Cup.<\/p>\n<p>Austin MLS James Rodriguez Mateo Allende Inter Miami Austin FC<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ue-c-article__subheadline\">James Rodriguez and a career marked by instability<\/h2>\n<p>James Rodriguez Real Madrid, Bayern Munich Everton Leon<\/p>\n<p> in <\/p>\n<p>Liga MXMLS 2026 World Cup Colombia \u201c10\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ue-c-article__subheadline\">2026 World Cup, James Rodriguez&#8217;s big motivation<\/h2>\n<p>James Rodriguez 2026 World Cup Colombia Portugal, Uzbekistan<\/p>\n<p> And it is a challenge that will require maximum preparation for the winners of the international playoffs.<\/p>\n<p>Aware that this could be his last major World Cup, the Colombian is looking for an environment with noticeable continuity and less attrition. <\/p>\n<p>MLS Brazil 2014.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marca.com\/en\/football\/mls\/2026\/01\/16\/696a98caca4741a3608b45e2.html\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MLS continues to establish itself as an attractive destination for international players, especially among South American footballers, especially since the arrival of Lionel Messi, and James Rodriguez could join the long list of Latin American players. 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