Veteran striker Jozy Altidore, who made 115 caps for USMNT, is no longer a member of MLS side New England Revolution. According to The Athletic’s Paul Tenorio and Tom Bogert, the Revolution made a decision to buy out Altidore’s contract and make him a free agent.
The move was somewhat expected, considering that Altidore never settled in with Revolution since he signed with the team in 2022. He only scored two goals in 30 games during his time in New England, which also included a six-month loan with Liga MX side Puebla.
Buying out Altidore’s contract allows Revolution to free up valuable salary cap space that they can use for summer deals. It also makes their crowded striker group more manageable.
Altidore can immediately sign with another MLS team or pursue a deal overseas. The initial reports indicate that he has fans in Greece, where AEK Athens and PAOK are believed to be interested in his services.
Jozy Altidore was considered one of the biggest U.S. talents of his generation. He made an MLS debut as a 16-year-old with New York Red Bulls and spent three seasons with the club before securing a transfer to La Liga side Villareal. He later played with AZ Alkmaar and Sunderland, among other clubs.
Altidore returned to MLS in 2015, signing with Toronto FC. While in Toronto, he became one of the league’s biggest stars, earning two All-Star nods and winning an MLS Cup in 2017. However, his time there turned sour by 2022, when the team decided to buy out his contract.
