Revolution acquires Ecuadorian forward Leonardo Campana in record domestic trade

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FOXBOROUGH, MA– The New England Revolution have acquired forward Leonardo Campana via trade with Inter Miami CF for $2,500,000 in General Allocation Money, a 2025 International Roster Slot & a 2026 International Roster slot.

Campana will occupy a senior roster slot & an international roster slot.

April 27, 2024; Inter Miami CF forward Leonardo Campana (8) wins the header against New England Revolution midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye (28) in a game between the New England Revolution and Inter Miami CF at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (c) Burt Granofsky/Prost Amerika

Leonardo Campana is a 24-year-old, 6’2, 163lb forward from Guayaquil, Ecuador.

At the club level, Campana has played 322 career games (7,167 minutes) across the Ecuador, England, Portugal, Switzerland, & the United States. Campana began his career with Ecuadorian side Barcelona S.C. (2016-20). In January of 2020, he joined English side Wolverhampton Wanderers (2020-2023). During his time with Wolves, he was sent on loan three times, to Portuguese side FC Famalicão (2020-21), Swiss side Grasshopper Club Zurich (2021) and Inter Miami CF (2022-24). In January of 2023, Inter Miami signed on a full-term basis as a Young DP.

Internationally, Campana has made 16 senior appearances (500 minutes) for the Ecuador Men’s National Team.

In total career numbers, the forward has contributed 41 career goals, 12 assists, along with 19 yellow cards and 0 red cards.

On December 19th, 2024, New England Revolution had announced that they acquired Leonardo Campana from Inter Miami CF for $2,000,000 in 2025 General Allocation Money (GAM), $500,000 in 2026 GAM, a 2025 International Roster Slot, and a 2026 International Roster Slot.

Miami retains a sell-on percentage of any future sale of Campana and could receive up to $750,000 in conditional GAM if certain performance-based incentives are met.

Sporting Director Curt Onalfo stated, “Leo Campana is a proven goal scorer whose arrival strengthens a crucial position of need for our team as we work to improve our offensive production this season,” Sporting Director Curt Onalfo said. “Leo is a forward we have had our eyes on for quite some time, so we are thrilled to have him in our club. We are pleased to have another important piece of the puzzle in place before preseason begins.”

“Leo has proven himself as a consistent goal scorer in our league and produces goals in a variety of ways. He is strong in the air, intelligent with his movement, good in the box, and has the technical ability to also create goals for himself,” Head Coach Caleb Porter said. “Leo is another addition who is in the prime of his career and is hungry and capable of achieving even more. I am excited to get on the field with him in January.”

On joining the Revolution, Campana stated, “I am thrilled to join the New England Revolution and can’t wait to give my all for this incredible club,” Campana added. “I’m looking forward to connecting with the fans and chasing success together.”

New England Revolution Logo. Image Courtesy of New England Revolution.

Caleb Porter continues to rebuild ahead of the 2025 season with the New England Revolution. For All MLS content, you can find it on MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app.

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Hello! My name is Caleb Pongratz. I am a 23-year-old journalist that covers Major League Soccer, MLS NEXT Pro, USL, USL Championship, USL League One, USL League Two & the United States Men's National Team. I'm originally from Hanover, Massachusetts and currently reside in Boston, Massachusetts. Schooling: • Hanover High School (2016-2020) • Suffolk University (2020-2024) - Graduated cum laude with a Bachelor's Degree in Communications - Broadcast Journalism. Career within Soccer: • Played club soccer from U6-U18 (Select FC, Boston Bolts, Liverpool International Academy) • Captain of Hanover High School Boys' Soccer (High School) • Played NCAA Division 3 Soccer for Suffolk University in the Coastal Commonwealth Conference for 4 seasons • C Licensed US Soccer Coach • Licensed US Soccer Referee • SafeSport & Intro to Safe & Healthy Playing Environments Certified

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