St. Louis City Acquire Midfielder Dante Polvara from Aberdeen

The 25-year-old American joins MLS club on a multi-year deal.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 6:15pm

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St. Louis City FC has acquired American midfielder Dante Polvara from Scottish club Aberdeen FC. The 25-year-old former Georgetown star has signed a contract through the 2027-28 MLS season with an option for 2028-29. St. Louis sent up to $150,000 in general allocation money to New York City FC to acquire his right of first refusal.

Why it matters

The addition of Polvara bolsters St. Louis City's midfield with a versatile, technically-skilled player who has gained valuable experience playing in Scotland and European competition. At 6-foot-4, he also brings a physical presence that could help the expansion club compete in MLS.

The details

Polvara made 93 appearances for Aberdeen since making his professional debut in 2022, tallying six goals and seven assists. He helped the Scottish club win the Scottish Cup last season. St. Louis City sporting director Corey Wray said Polvara will "add quality and competition" to the team's midfield.

  • Polvara signed with St. Louis City on January 30, 2026.
  • He spent the previous four seasons with Aberdeen FC in Scotland.

The players

Dante Polvara

A 25-year-old American midfielder who joins St. Louis City FC from Aberdeen FC in Scotland.

Corey Wray

The sporting director of St. Louis City FC who expressed excitement about adding Polvara to the team's midfield.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to bring Dante to St. Louis and believe he will add quality and competition to our group. He is a versatile player who can impact games in both defense and in midfield, and at 6-foot-4, he brings an imposing physical presence while still being technically clean on the ball.”

— Corey Wray, Sporting Director, St. Louis City FC (Field Level Media)

What’s next

Polvara is expected to join St. Louis City FC for preseason training and be available for the club's MLS regular season opener.

The takeaway

St. Louis City FC has bolstered its midfield with the acquisition of Dante Polvara, a young American player with international experience who can contribute on both sides of the ball and provide a physical presence in the center of the pitch.