Austin FC will pay the Liga MX side more than $6 million to bring in their star striker, who has 11 caps for the USMNT

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• Brandon Vazquez set to join MLS side
• Austin FC will pay the Liga MX giants $6M plus add-ons
• Will serve as a designated player

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Austin FC are finalizing plans to sign Brandon Vazquez from Monterrey in a deal worth more than $6 million, Tom Bogert reported. The No. 9, who has scored four goals in 11 appearances for the USMNT, is set to serve as the starting center forward for Austin.

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Vazquez established himself as a consistent goalscorer in his first year with Monterrey, finding the net 14 times. San Jose Earthquakes were also reportedly in the running for the forward – but the Texas side have reportedly done enough to get the deal over the line.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Vazquez previously played in MLS, scoring 28 and adding 12 assists across two seasons for FC Cincinnati. He also spent three years at Atlanta United.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR VAZQUEZ?

  The USMNT forward is set for his MLS move in the coming weeks. Preseason will start in mid January, with the regular season slated for a Feb. 22 opening.

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