What happened: Tom Bogert reported Tuesday that Dale joined Cincinnati's academy from Miami earlier this year. The goalkeeper has also been part of a U.S. youth national team group preparing for next year's U-17 World Cup.
Why it matters: The deal broadens FC Cincinnati's youth pipeline while the club keeps reshaping its roster late in the season. It comes one day after Matt Miazga was waived and less than two weeks after David Douděra and Julián Malatini were added to the back line.
By the numbers: Dale is 16, joined the academy this year and has made five starts for Cincinnati's second team in MLS Next Pro.
What to watch: The next step is club confirmation and where Dale spends most of his minutes once the deal is completed. His place in the U.S. youth pool ahead of the 2027 U-17 World Cup will also be worth tracking.