Kelsy's $13 million Rangers deal sets Portland record

Only Tore Andre Flo's 2000 move cost Rangers more.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 261 min read

💰 The $13m fee for Kevin Kelsy is a Portland Timbers club record departure (surpassing the $12m for Evander) 🔵 Kelsy is Via @tombogert on X

What happened: Tom Bogert reports Rangers agreed to pay $13 million plus add-ons for Kevin Kelsy, with Portland retaining a sell-on percentage. The agreement follows an earlier bid of about $10 million.

Why it matters: The guaranteed fee tops Portland's previous departure record, Evander's $12 million move, by $1 million. Kelsy becomes the second-most expensive signing in Rangers history.

By the numbers: The $13 million fee is 8.3% above Portland's previous $12 million record. Kelsy is 22.

What to watch: Kelsy will travel after receiving his visa to finalize details and undergo a medical.

Sources

@tombogert 2026-08-26T12:40:52.506979+00:00

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