What happened: St. Louis City has agreed to a $6 million transfer fee to acquire attacker Carlo Holse from Samsunspor. The forward will occupy a Designated Player slot for the club.
Why it matters: The move follows St. Louis City's recent addition of Alex Matan as the organization reinforces its roster. Holse provides proven production after tallying eight goals and four assists in the Turkish top flight last season.
By the numbers: St. Louis City currently sits 13th in the Western Conference and 24th overall in the 2026 MLS standings.
What to watch: Holse will integrate into the St. Louis City active roster for the second half of the season.