Miami FC Signs Sierre Leone International Michael Lahoud

Photo credit: New York Cosmos

Miami FC has acquired veteran midfielder Michael Lahoud in a transfer with Major League Soccer (MLS) side Philadelphia Union, the club announced today. The terms of the deal were not disclosed, per club policy.

“We are happy to have Michael here in Miami,” said Miami FC head coach Alessandro Nesta. “The club is looking to finish the season strong and I think Michael will help us do just that.”

Lahoud, 29, is a familiar face for NASL fans, having spent the first part of this season on loan with the New York Cosmos. The 5-foot-8 midfielder was recently recalled by Philadelphia – his parent club at the time – prior to being transferred to Miami.

The Sierra Leone international joined the Cosmos on loan in January, and played all 90 minutes in each of the club’s first seven NASL matches this season before being recalled by the Union. Lahoud had been with Philadelphia since 2012, when he was acquired in a trade with Chivas USA. He made 58 appearances for the Union, starting 40 matches overall.

Born in Freetown, Sierra Leone, Lahoud moved to Virginia when he was six years old. He played his college soccer at Wake Forest University.

Lahoud and Miami FC are back in action this Saturday after being idle in Week 8. The club will play host to second-place FC Edmonton at 8 p.m. ET on Military Appreciation Night at FIU Stadium. The match can be seen live on beIN SPORTS.

Following Saturday’s league match, Miami FC will continue its home stand on Wednesday, June 1, welcoming USL side Wilmington Hammerheads to the Sunshine State for its first ever Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup match. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET.