According to sources, Sporting KC has acquired 21-year-old USYNT midfielder Owen Wolff from Austin FC in a cash trade. The deal was reportedly in development for a long time and predates the appointment of Khaled El-Ahmad as Austin FC's new sporting director. The deal involves a fee of $4.5 million plus $3.1 million in add-ons, making it the largest transfer for a U-22 initiative player in the rule's history. Wolff holds both United States and Philippines nationality. He joined Austin FC in September 2021 and has made 8 appearances in the current Major League Soccer season. He has 8 caps and 2 goals for the United States U20 team, and his current Transfermarkt market value is €4.00m.