Austin FC Acquires Joseph Rosales

The boys go LIVE to discuss Austin FC acquiring Honduran international defender/midfielder Joseph Rosales from Minnesota United FC via a cash-for-player trade in exchange for $1,500,000.

Minnesota may also retain a percentage of a future trade or transfer fee if the player is traded or sold above a certain monetary amount.

Rosales also signed a new three-and-a-half-year contract with Austin, guaranteed through June 2029 with an option for the 2029-30 season.

Rosales, 25, spent the last four seasons in Minnesota. A versatile player capable of playing as a left back, in wide midfield, or as a box-to-box midfielder, he made 128 appearances for the Loons across all competitions, recording five goals & 18 assists.

At the senior international level, Rosales has made 34 appearances for Honduras. He started all five of Honduras’ matches in the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup as the team reached the semifinals, & featured in 9 of Honduras’ 10 matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign.

Rosales will occupy a Senior roster slot on the Austin FC roster. He holds a U.S. Green Card and as a U.S. Permanent Resident does not occupy an international roster slot.

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