What happened: Tom Bogert reports the cash trade will give Sporting Kansas City at least $3 million in General Allocation Money after the maximum permitted conversion. The forward moves within MLS as the club continues its rebuild.
Why it matters: Seattle adds an established scorer for the regular-season run-in. Sporting Kansas City gains the flexibility to reshape its roster around new Designated Players.
By the numbers: The $6 million price is $2 million more than Sporting Kansas City paid for Joveljic in 2025, a 50% increase. At least half of the new fee can become General Allocation Money.
What to watch: Club confirmation and roster registration are the next formal steps. Sporting Kansas City's use of its new spending capacity now comes into focus.