Kei Kamara will continue his historic soccer career with FC Cincinnati. The team announced on Monday that they have signed the well-known striker through 2025, with an option for 2026. He will take a Supplemental Roster spot at his record 12th MLS club.
At 40 years old, Kamara ranks second all-time in goals scored in the league with 147 regular-season matches. With 445 regular-season games, he ranks fourth all-time in MLS.
Last season, Kamara was a free agent after scoring 8 goals and providing 5 assists in 40 appearances for LAFC. He helped the team win their first US Open Cup title.
“We’re excited to add a player of Kei’s quality, experience, and leadership to FC Cincinnati,” said general manager Chris Albright. “He’s one of the best goal scorers in league history, and his skills will bring a new element to our attack. We welcome him and his family to Cincinnati.”
Kamara began his iconic career in 2006 when the Columbus Crew picked him in the first round of the SuperDraft (No. 9 overall). He has also played for Chicago Fire FC, Colorado Rapids, Houston Dynamo FC, Minnesota United FC, CF Montréal, New England Revolution, San Jose Earthquakes, Sporting Kansas City, and Vancouver Whitecaps FC. The Sierra Leone international recently captained his national team during FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers and has also played in England for Middlesbrough and Norwich City, as well as HIFK Fotboll in Finland.
In Cincinnati, Kamara brings proven goal-scoring ability to the team, joining club-record signing Kévin Denkey and Sergio Santos as strikers. Key attacking players for Cincinnati also include playmaker Evander and Luca Orellano.
As of now, Cincinnati is at the top of the Eastern Conference with 25 points, holding an 8-win, 3-loss, and 1-draw record through 12 matches.
@keikamara to continue illustrious @MLS career with @fccincinnati
— Alie Bittar (@bittar32) May 13, 2025
Kei Kamara will continue his illustrious football career with FC Cincinnati through 2025, with an option for 2026.
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