FOXBOROUGH, MA– New England Revolution have traded midfielder Noel Buck to San Jose Earthquakes in a cash trade
The move will open a senior roster slot.

Noel Buck looks to make a play during an MLS match versus Philadelphia Union. © Adrian Heinsohn
Noel Buck is a 22-year-old, 5’11, 160lb midfielder from Arlington, Massachusetts
At the club level, Buck has played 109 career games (6,919 minutes) across the United States & England. Buck, a member of the Revolution Academy, rose through the Revolution Player Pathway Program and started his professional career with New England Revolution II (2021-22). In 2022, Buck signed for the New England Revolution (2022-25) first team where he spent part of his tenure on loan at English Football League Championship side Southampton FC (2024-25). He now joins MLS side San Jose Earthquakes.
Internationally, Buck represented England & United States at the youth levels and then filed a one-time switch to represent England full-time. He has made 10 appearances for the England Youth National Teams.
In total career numbers, the midfielder has contributed 11 career goals, 3 assists, along with 11 yellow cards and 0 red cards.
Late Saturday night, following New England’s 2-0 victory over New York City FC, Tom Bogert of GiveMeSport had reported that midfielder Noel Buck was traded to San Jose Earthquakes in a cash-value trade.
BREAKING: The San Jose Earthquakes are finalizing a deal to acquire England youth int'l Noel Buck from the New England Revolution, per sources.
Deal is a cash trade.
Buck, 20, reunites with Bruce Arena. Was loaned to Southampton U-21s last year. https://t.co/DtS8lYEoGT
— Tom Bogert (@tombogert) April 20, 2025
My sources confirmed the deal moments after the news had broken.
Buck, 22, departs New England after 3 seasons.
He is now the 6th player to join the San Jose Earthquakes from New England this offseason. (joining Earl Edwards Jr, Ian Harkes, Dave Romney, Mark-Anthony Kaye, Nick Lima)
In his 47 senior appearances for the club, he registered 5 goals, 2 assists, 5 yellow cards & 0 red cards.
This trade opens a senior roster slot for the New England Revolution.

New England Revolution Logo. Image Courtesy of New England Revolution.
The New England Revolution (3-1-4, 10 pts.) are on the road to face off against Eastern Conference side Charlotte FC (6-1-2, 19 pts). The match is set to kickoff at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, April 26th at 7:30 p.m. ET on MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app.
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