MLS Issues Apology After Incorrectly Announcing Transfer of Japanese Player

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MLS Issues Apology After Incorrectly Announcing Transfer of Japanese Player

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MLS Issues Apology After Incorrectly Announcing Transfer of Japanese Player

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Major League Soccer (MLS) has extended its apologies after an erroneous announcement incorrectly stated that Celtic’s Japanese forward Kyogo Furuhashi had joined Atlanta United. The club clarified that the actual signing was Cayman Togashi, also from Japan, who arrived on a free transfer and has committed through the 2025 season, as reported by The Guardian.

Earlier, Atlanta had been linked to a move for the Scotland-based striker Furuhashi, and MLS had posted an article announcing his transfer. However, the misinformation was corrected swiftly after Atlanta confirmed the signing of Togashi, a former Japan Under-23s player. In their statement, MLS noted, "The article was immediately removed and corrected. MLS extends its sincere apologies to the impacted parties." Such mistakes in player announcements can create considerable confusion among fans and stakeholders alike.

For more details, you can read the full report from Reuters.