What happened: St. Louis CITY SC signed forward Palmer Ault to a first-team contract running through the 2027 MLS Sprint Season. Ault previously played collegiately for Indiana, per the Indiana Daily Student. The agreement carries club options for the 2027-28 and 2028-29 seasons.

Why it matters: The move adds forward depth for St. Louis City during the 2026 regular season. It follows the club sending midfielder Zach Zengue to Columbus Crew for $50,000 in 2026 GAM earlier this month.

What to watch: Ault's St. Louis City debut timeline will depend on the club's 2026 regular-season roster plans.