St. Louis CITY acquire Dante Polvara from Aberdeen | OneFootball

By MLSsoccer staff

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing

St. Louis CITY SC have acquired midfielder Dante Polvara from Scottish Premiership side Aberdeen FC, the club announced Friday. 

The 25-year-old American is signed through the 2027-2028 season with an option for 2028-2029. 

To complete the deal, St. Louis sent up to $150,000 in General Allocation Money ($50,000 in 2026 GAM, plus $100k in conditional GAM) to New York City FC for Polvara's Right of First Refusal.

NYCFC also retain a percentage of any potential future transfer or trade. 

“We’re excited to bring Dante to St. Louis and believe he will add quality and competition to our group,” said sporting director Corey Wray. “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.

"He’s still young but has gained valuable experience from Scotland and European competition, which will help him contribute right away.” 

Polvara produced 6g/7a in 93 appearances (all competitions) since making his professional debut with Aberdeen in 2022. He helped lead the club to the Scottish Cup title last season. 

A NYCFC academy product, Polvara won the 2021 MAC Hermann Trophy – awarded to the nation's top college player – while starring for Georgetown University. 

St. Louis open the 2026 MLS season, their first under new head coach Yoann Damet, on Feb. 21 when hosting Charlotte FC at Energizer Park (2:30 pm ET | Apple TV).

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