St. Louis City signs USMNT forward Damion Downs on loan from Southampton

Charlotte FC banks $350k GAM for the priority rights

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 21 min read

🔴🇺🇸 St. Louis City has signed American forward Damion Downs from Southampton on loan until the summer. Downs, 22, gets Via @tombogert on X

What happened: St. Louis City signed American forward Damion Downs on loan from Southampton, with the move running into next year's MLS Sprint Season. Downs, 22, joins Yoann Damet's attack as part of a retooled St. Louis frontline. Charlotte FC received $350,000 in General Allocation Money for relinquishing priority rights to Downs.

Why it matters: The loan hands Damet a fresh attacking piece as St. Louis City reshapes its frontline. Charlotte's GAM return adds allocation flexibility without touching its own senior roster.

By the numbers: Charlotte FC receives $350,000 in GAM for priority rights to Downs.

What to watch: Downs' loan runs through the 2027 Sprint Season, per the club's announcement.

Sources

@tombogert 2026-09-02T19:53:25.236861+00:00

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