Stoke City Closes in on $5.5M Deal for USMNT Midfielder Jack McGlynn

Stoke City has agreed to a deal worth $5.5 million for USMNT midfielder Jack McGlynn, who will make his European debut with the Championship side.

The transfer marks a significant move for McGlynn, who comes from the Philadelphia Union academy and had previously played for Houston Dynamo in Major League Soccer.

McGlynn's path to Stoke reads like a well-executed development plan. Born on July 7, 2003, he came through the Philadelphia Union academy before moving to Houston Dynamo in February 2025 for a transfer fee starting at $2.1 million, with performance-based incentives layered on top.

McGlynn became a key figure in Houston's midfield, contributing goals and assists while earning senior USMNT call-ups. Houston signed him to a contract extension in July 2025, locking him down through 2028 with an option for 2029.