Transfer news·Philadelphia Union·Updated 5d agoConfirmed

Done deal: Mark McKenzie joins Philadelphia Union

Mark McKenzie→Philadelphia Union

100%

Will it happen

100%

Credibility

$2.5M

Reported fee

Reports

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M. McKenzie

Center Back · USA · 27 yrs

64.1

Rating

35.9

Season

28.3

Value

This season

Apps

Goals

Assists

ClubToulouse→LeagueLigue 1→

Philadelphia Union have completed the signing of M. McKenzie — the move is confirmed, led by The Inquirer (reporting The Athletic / wider reporting) and corroborated by 14 reports (100% credibility).

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Story log

10 SeptReported as a done deal from the start
10 SeptStory opened — 14 sources (The Inquirer (reporting The Athletic / wider reporting), The Athletic, Goal, AS)

What the reports say

Fee reported: $2.5 millionFee reported: €2.1 million (reported)3 of 14 cite concrete progress3 cite a named / official source

Mark McKenzie is expected to leave Toulouse in January to rejoin Major League Soccer side Philadelphia Union — a deal reported to be close to completion (fee ~ $2.5m reported). — The Inquirer (reporting The Athletic / wider reporting)
AS (Spanish/US) reports The Athletic's claim that the Union will repatriate Mark McKenzie from Toulouse in January, citing Bogert's report and giving the $2.5m fee. — AS
The Philadelphia Union are finalizing a deal to sign USMNT centre-back Mark McKenzie from Toulouse, with the move to happen in January and McKenzie to be a Designated Player. — The Athletic
L'Équipe reports (later coverage) that Mark McKenzie is set to leave Toulouse and join Philadelphia Union in January, citing earlier reporting and local confirmations. — L'Equipe

Squad depthScout's view · Central defender

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64±0%

Rating

36±0%

Season

28.3

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in 4 apps · Ligue 1

M. McKenzie is a 27-year-old central defender at Toulouse, rated 48.5 overall by Field Insider's model. In his prime years, he has been a fringe squad member this season (23.5% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.25 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on McKenzie.

The fitAt Philadelphia Union (Major League Soccer), his Rating of 64 would rank 1st of 28 in the current squad (squad average 36) — against a reported fee of $2.5M.

The report at a glance

Done deal: Mark McKenzie joins Philadelphia Union — Field Insider report card

14 Reports

TThe Inquirer (reporting The Athletic / wider reporting)
Trusted 85%
Mark McKenzie is expected to leave Toulouse in January to rejoin Major League Soccer side Philadelphia Union — a deal reported to be close to completion (fee ~ $2.5m reported).
Mark McKenzie is expected to leave Toulouse in January to rejoin Major League Soccer side Philadelphia Union — a deal reported to be close to completion (fee ~ $2.5m reported).
5d agoRead full article →
AAS
Mixed 65%
AS (Spanish/US) reports The Athletic's claim that the Union will repatriate Mark McKenzie from Toulouse in January, citing Bogert's report and giving the $2.5m fee.
AS (Spanish/US) reports The Athletic's claim that the Union will repatriate Mark McKenzie from Toulouse in January, citing Bogert's report and giving the $2.5m fee.
18 AugRead full article →
TThe Athletic
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 64%
The Philadelphia Union are finalizing a deal to sign USMNT centre-back Mark McKenzie from Toulouse, with the move to happen in January and McKenzie to be a Designated Player.
The Philadelphia Union are finalizing a deal to sign USMNT centre-back Mark McKenzie from Toulouse, with the move to happen in January and McKenzie to be a Designated Player.
18 AugRead full article →
LL'Equipe
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 60%
L'Équipe reports (later coverage) that Mark McKenzie is set to leave Toulouse and join Philadelphia Union in January, citing earlier reporting and local confirmations.
L'Équipe reports (later coverage) that Mark McKenzie is set to leave Toulouse and join Philadelphia Union in January, citing earlier reporting and local confirmations.
8 SeptRead full article →
GGoal
Mixed 54%
Report that Philadelphia Union are finalising the signing of Mark McKenzie from Toulouse in January; reports the fee to be about $2.5m and that he will be a DP.
Report that Philadelphia Union are finalising the signing of Mark McKenzie from Toulouse in January; reports the fee to be about $2.5m and that he will be a DP.
18 AugRead full article →
GGoal
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 54%
Goal (France) / Goal FR republishes that the Philadelphia Union have reportedly reached agreement to sign Mark McKenzie from Toulouse, citing The Athletic and noting a fee in the region of €2.1m (~$2.5m).
Goal (France) / Goal FR republishes that the Philadelphia Union have reportedly reached agreement to sign Mark McKenzie from Toulouse, citing The Athletic and noting a fee in the region of €2.1m (~$2.5m).
18 AugRead full article →
SSport.fr (French)
Mixed 50%
Sport.fr (France) reports Toulouse will let Mark McKenzie leave in January with an agreement reportedly in place with Philadelphia; reports a fee reported of about €2.1m.
Sport.fr (France) reports Toulouse will let Mark McKenzie leave in January with an agreement reportedly in place with Philadelphia; reports a fee reported of about €2.1m.
8 SeptRead full article →
PPhilly Soccer Page
Mixed 50%
Philly Soccer Page covers The Athletic report and discusses what McKenzie's return would mean for the Union, citing the story that a January move from Toulouse is being finalised.
Philly Soccer Page covers The Athletic report and discusses what McKenzie's return would mean for the Union, citing the story that a January move from Toulouse is being finalised.
20 AugRead full article →
SStars and Stripes FC
Mixed 50%
Stars and Stripes FC reports that Mark McKenzie is reportedly rejoining the Philadelphia Union from Toulouse in January, repeating reporting that he will be a designated player for a fee around $2.5m.
Stars and Stripes FC reports that Mark McKenzie is reportedly rejoining the Philadelphia Union from Toulouse in January, repeating reporting that he will be a designated player for a fee around $2.5m.
19 AugRead full article →
FField Level Media
Mixed 50%
Field Level Media reports that Philadelphia are finalizing the transfer for Mark McKenzie from Toulouse, noting other outlets (The Athletic, ESPN) reporting a $2.5m fee and that McKenzie will be a DP.
Field Level Media reports that Philadelphia are finalizing the transfer for Mark McKenzie from Toulouse, noting other outlets (The Athletic, ESPN) reporting a $2.5m fee and that McKenzie will be a DP.
18 AugRead full article →
SSBISoccer
Mixed 50%
SBI Soccer reports that Mark McKenzie will rejoin the Union from Toulouse in January 2027 and repeats The Athletic's details, including a reported $2.5m fee and DP status.
SBI Soccer reports that Mark McKenzie will rejoin the Union from Toulouse in January 2027 and repeats The Athletic's details, including a reported $2.5m fee and DP status.
18 AugRead full article →
WWaking The Red
Mixed 50%
Waking The Red reports The Athletic's Tom Bogert scoop that Philadelphia are finalising a January transfer for Mark McKenzie from Toulouse for about $2.5m and that he will be a DP.
Waking The Red reports The Athletic's Tom Bogert scoop that Philadelphia are finalising a January transfer for Mark McKenzie from Toulouse for about $2.5m and that he will be a DP.
18 AugRead full article →
UUSA TODAY / Transfer Talk (syndicated)
Mixed 50%
USA TODAY's transfer-roundup (syndicated) lists The Athletic's claim that Mark McKenzie will return to the Philadelphia Union in January, noting the report and estimated fee.
USA TODAY's transfer-roundup (syndicated) lists The Athletic's claim that Mark McKenzie will return to the Philadelphia Union in January, noting the report and estimated fee.
18 AugRead full article →
YYahoo Sports
Low-trust 44%
Multiple outlets report The Athletic's story that the Union are set to bring Mark McKenzie back from Toulouse for a fee reported around $2.5m; Yahoo Sports republishes/aggregates the report.
Multiple outlets report The Athletic's story that the Union are set to bring Mark McKenzie back from Toulouse for a fee reported around $2.5m; Yahoo Sports republishes/aggregates the report.
19 AugRead full article →