​Brazil’s MLS Footprint Is Growing — and the 40 Players Show How the League Is ChangingBrazil has always supplied talent to Major League Soccer. What has changed in 2026 is the range of players MLS clubs are recruiting.At one end are established names such as Inter Miami midfielder Casemiro and FC Cincinnati star Evander. At the other are players like FC Dallas midfielder Kaick, Orlando City’s Tiago and Inter Miami winger Riquelme Fillipi—young Brazilians arriving before their careers are fully defined in Europe or Brazil’s top flight.The result is a broader Brazilian presence than MLS has typically seen: veterans brought in to lead, prime-age contributors expected to produce immediately, and younger players signed as development and resale bets. FC Dallas and Houston Dynamo FC have been especially active, but every type of MLS club is now participating in the market.Here is the club-by-club list.Atlanta UnitedSergio Santos — ForwardA veteran MLS forward, Santos previously played for Philadelphia Union, FC Cincinnati, and Houston Dynamo FC. He brings experience, depth, and a proven understanding of the league.Austin FCGuilherme Biro — DefenderBiro has become a reliable option across Austin’s back line, capable of playing both left back and center back.FC CincinnatiEvander — Attacking midfielderOne of MLS’s elite creators, Evander joined Cincinnati after a successful spell with the Portland Timbers. He remains the benchmark for Brazilian influence in the league.FC DallasÁlvaro Augusto — MidfielderAugusto joined Dallas in 2025 and has split time between the first team and North Texas SC.Daniel — GoalkeeperAfter more than 80 appearances with the San Jose Earthquakes, Daniel moved to Dallas in 2026.Geovane Jesus — DefenderGeovane remains on Dallas’ roster as he works back from a long-term knee injury.Kaick — MidfielderThe 20-year-old has developed into a regular starter and is one of Dallas’ most important young players.Ramiro — MidfielderA veteran of Corinthians, Cruzeiro and Grêmio, Ramiro is Dallas’ captain in 2026.Kaka Scabin — MidfielderThe Brazilian-born Homegrown player came through Inter Miami’s and FC Dallas’ academies before joining the first-team setup.D.C. UnitedJoão Peglow — ForwardPeglow arrived after spells in Brazil, Portugal, Ukraine and Poland, adding another technical attacking option for D.C. United.Houston Dynamo FCAntônio Carlos — Center backAfter a previous MLS spell with Orlando City, Antônio Carlos joined Houston in 2025 and adds experience to the Dynamo defense.Lucas Halter — Center backHalter arrived from Brazil at the start of 2026 and has become a regular part of Houston’s back line.Artur — MidfielderOne of MLS’s most experienced Brazilian midfielders, Artur is a veteran leader and one of Houston’s captains.Guilherme — WingerGuilherme has been Houston’s standout attacking addition in 2026. He has 12 goals and five assists in 21 league appearances.Felipe Andra