FC Dallas Acquire Midfielder Santiago Moreno on Loan from Fluminense

The 25-year-old Colombian international will occupy a Designated Player roster spot for the 2026 MLS season.

Mar. 27, 2026 at 4:19pm

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FC Dallas have acquired midfielder Santiago Moreno on loan from Brazilian Série A side Fluminense for the 2026 MLS season, with a purchase option. The club traded $75,000 in 2026 General Allocation Money and $50,000 in conditional GAM to the Philadelphia Union to secure the top spot in the MLS waiver order and complete the deal.

Why it matters

The addition of Moreno, a former U22 Initiative signing with the Portland Timbers, bolsters FC Dallas' attack as they look to build on their strong start to the 2026 season. Moreno's goal-scoring and assist-making ability could provide a significant boost to an FC Dallas team aiming to compete for trophies.

The details

Moreno, a 25-year-old Colombian international, joins FC Dallas on loan from Fluminense, where he featured 13 times in 2025 after being transferred from the Portland Timbers. During his time with the Timbers from 2021-2025, Moreno posted 22 goals and 31 assists in 146 appearances.

  • FC Dallas announced the signing on March 27, 2026.
  • Moreno's loan deal with FC Dallas is for the 2026 MLS season.

The players

Santiago Moreno

A 25-year-old Colombian international midfielder who joins FC Dallas on loan from Fluminense with a purchase option.

Petar Musa

The Croatian international striker for FC Dallas who is currently in the hunt for the MLS Golden Boot with six goals through the first five matches of the 2026 season.

Dan Hunt

The president of FC Dallas who expressed excitement about bringing Moreno to the club.

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What they’re saying

“We are excited to bring Santi Moreno to FC Dallas. He has consistently delivered goals and assists in MLS. We believe he is a strong fit for our group and an important addition as we continue to build our attack for the rest of the season.”

— Dan Hunt, FC Dallas President

What’s next

Moreno will join FC Dallas and be available for selection as they look to continue their strong start to the 2026 MLS season.

The takeaway

FC Dallas have made a savvy move to bolster their attack by acquiring the talented Colombian midfielder Santiago Moreno on loan from Fluminense. Moreno's proven track record of production in MLS with the Portland Timbers makes him an exciting addition as FC Dallas aim to compete for trophies in 2026.