FC Dallas Lands Daniel in Allocation-Money Trade

Denison, Texas — Daniel, 32, took over as San Jose’s starter in 2023 and recorded 15 clean sheets over 86 appearances in all competitions, MLS reported. His U.S. green card means he does not occupy an international roster slot.

The deal followed San Jose’s acquisition of goalkeeper Angus Gunn. It is a roster transaction rather than coverage of a match result.

André Zanotta, FC Dallas’ chief soccer officer, said Daniel understands the league and will compete within the goalkeeper group. Homegrown keeper Michael Collodi had three shutouts in 13 starts this season.

The San Jose Earthquakes have sent goalkeeper Daniel to FC Dallas, adding a veteran to the North Texas club’s roster for the remainder of the MLS campaign.

FC Dallas plays in Frisco, roughly 55 miles south of Denison, within the wider North Texas fan market.

The trade can bring San Jose as much as $1 million in General Allocation Money: $700,000 is guaranteed and another $300,000 is tied to conditions, MLS and Field Level Media reported.

Sources: https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/fc-dallas-acquire-daniel-from-san-jose-earthquakes | https://srnnews.com/fc-dallas-acquire-gk-daniel-from-earthquakes/