According to a report from The Athletic published Thursday, the Houston Dynamo are in the process of acquiring American striker Duncan McGuire from Orlando City.
As part of the deal, Orlando City will receive $1.25 million in general allocation money, along with $1.15 million in targeted allocation money tied to performance-based incentives. The club will also hold onto a sell-on clause as part of the agreement.
Orlando City had already kept the 25-year-old McGuire off the field during Wednesday night’s friendly matchup against the Tampa Bay Rowdies, a move that now makes more sense in light of the reported transfer.
During the current season — his fourth with Orlando — McGuire has contributed two goals and one assist across 11 appearances, including four starts.
McGuire made a strong impression on the MLS scene back in 2023 when he netted 14 goals, then followed that up with 10 more in 2024. His 2025 campaign was interrupted by surgeries on both shoulders. Over his career, he has accumulated 29 goals and eight assists in 85 total matches, starting 45 of them.
Despite losing McGuire, Orlando City’s attacking options remain deep. The club added French star Antoine Griezmann this spring, along with designated players Martin Ojeda and Marco Pasalic, Brazilian attacker Tiago, and homegrown forward Justin Ellis.
