According to sources, San Diego FC is in the final stages of an agreement to acquire 27-year-old United States left back Sam Vines on loan from the Houston Dynamo. Vines has 9 caps and 1 goal for the United States national team. He joined the Houston Dynamo on March 21, 2026, and his contract is set to expire on December 31, 2027. In the 2025/2026 Major League Soccer season, he has made 3 appearances. His current Transfermarkt market value is €800k.