Headline: USMNT Forward Damion Downs Draws Interest from MLS Teams
Damion Downs, a striker for the US Men’s National Team (USMNT) and Southampton, is garnering attention from several Major League Soccer (MLS) teams, according to insights from Southampton insider Alfie House.
The 22-year-old player spent part of the 2025/26 season on loan at Bundesliga club Hamburg, where he did not manage to find the net in 12 appearances. Despite this setback, Downs remains a player to monitor within American soccer circles, leading to increased interest from various MLS clubs.
Downs received a call-up from USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino in 2025 after a notable stint with FC Köln. During his time there, he helped the team secure a league title and achieve automatic promotion to the Bundesliga, contributing 11 goals and six assists over 1,964 minutes of play.
USMNT and Southampton striker Damion Downs is attracting interest from a handful of MLS teams, according to Southampton insider Alfie House.
The 22-year-old spent half of the 2025/26 campaign on loan at Bundesliga side Hamburg, failing to score in 12 matches.
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Yet Downs is seen as one to watch in American circles, and has generated interest from MLS clubs as a result.
The forward was called up by USMNT boss Mauricio Pochettino in 2025 after an impressive spell with FC Köln in which he helped the side win a league title and automatic promotion to the Bundesliga. He had 11 goals and six assists in just 1,964 minutes played that year.
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