TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing
Nashville SC have signed Dominican Republic international goalkeeper Xavier Valdez, the club announced Friday.
A Houston Dynamo homegrown, Valdez was claimed by Nashville via End-of-Year Waivers and is signed through the 2025 MLS season with options for 2026-27.
The 21-year-old featured for Houston Dynamo 2 in MLS NEXT Pro from 2022-24, posting eight clean sheets in 50 appearances.
Capped 11 times by the Dominican Republic, Valdez also represented Los Quisqueyanos at the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina.
“Xavier is an exciting young prospect who has already achieved some unique playing experiences domestically and internationally for a goalkeeper his age,” said Nashville GM Mike Jacobs. “We are looking forward to having him join our goalkeeping corps here in Nashville.”
Valdez arrives as the presumptive No. 2 to first-choice Joe Willis, days after the club waived longtime backup goalkeeper Elliot Panicco.
Nashville's 2025 season begins on Feb. 22 at home against the New England Revolution (8:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass).
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