FC Cincinnati acquire 2027 SuperDraft selection in trade with San Jose Earthquakes

FC Cincinnati have acquired San Jose Earthquakes’ third-round selection in MLS SuperDraft 2027 in exchange for the right of first refusal rights for goalkeeper Nate Crockford, the clubs announced today. 

San Jose’s 2027 third-round selection was obtained from Real Salt Lake via a swap of natural third-round picks on January 6.

Nate Crockford made 11 appearances for FC Cincinnati 2 in MLS NEXT Pro last season, earning three clean sheets. 

TRANSACTION: On January 12, 2026, FC Cincinnati acquire San Jose Earthquakes’ third-round selection (via Real Salt Lake) in MLS SuperDraft 2027 in exchange for the right of first refusal rights for goalkeeper Nate Crockford.