CF Montreal Trades Dagur Dan Thorhallsson to San Diego FC

CF Montréal has transferred Icelandic international Dagur Dan Thorhallsson to San Diego FC in exchange for up to $625,000 in General Allocation Money, according to reports on August 11, 2026. The 26-year-old defender moves to the expansion side as part of the league’s roster movement.

Dagur Dan Thorhallsson Transfer to San Diego FC

The transaction involves a payment of General Allocation Money, a mechanism used in Major League Soccer (MLS) to provide teams with flexibility in managing their salary caps. San Diego FC will provide CF Montréal with a total potential of $625,000 in these funds to secure the Icelandic international.

Thorhallsson, 26, joins the San Diego roster as the club continues to build its squad for entry into the league. The move allows CF Montréal to recoup value in allocation money while San Diego FC adds a European international to its defensive line.

CF Montréal Roster Changes and Alexis Sanchez Report

While parting with Thorhallsson, CF Montréal is reportedly seeking to add high-profile attacking talent. According to reporting from Tom Bogert, the club is in the process of signing Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez.

Sanchez is expected to join the Canadian side as a Designated Player. This designation allows MLS teams to sign players whose total compensation exceeds the maximum budget charge, providing a pathway for the club to acquire established international stars.