Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondent Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. The San Jose Earthquakes have signed Argentine attacking midfielder Hernan Lopez to a designated player contract, sources confirmed to ESPN, paying a club record transfer fee of around $6 million, which could rise to $7m if certain incentives are met. The contract runs through the end of the 2026 season with club options for both 2027 and 2028. The transfer fee is more than double the previous club record of $2.9m for Carlos Gruezo prior to last season. - Stream on ESPN+:...