Brandon Vázquez, a 27-year-old United States international centre-forward currently with Austin, left a comment on social media directed at Chivas. Chivas showed interest in Brandon Vázquez in 2022. At that time, the Cincinnati club asked for five million dollars for Brandon Vázquez, justifying the amount by stating he was a promising player with 13 goals that tournament. Chivas' representatives understood that Cincinnati was not interested in negotiating and requested a sum they considered to be above market value. Brandon Vázquez explained that his representatives and club informed him of Chivas' interest, and he told his representative to handle everything in the best way for his career. Brandon Vázquez stated that Cincinnati was asking for an amount that Chivas did not want to pay, so he remained with his group. Brandon Vázquez also stated that perhaps he could play for Chivas in the future if it is convenient for his career. Vázquez, who has 11 caps and 4 goals for the United States, joined Austin FC in January 2025 and has a contract until the end of 2028. His current Transfermarkt market value is €6.00m.