USMNT forward Cade Cowell made history earlier this year when he signed for Mexican side Club Deportivo Guadalajara (Chivas) in January 2024. Chivas is one of the premier clubs of the Mexican Liga MX and has historically been known to sign only players with a Mexican lineage.
Cade Cowell is one of the rare American players that the club has signed in history and the 20-year-old signed for the club after his stay at the San Jose Earthquakes. He played 114 games for his former club, scoring 12 goals and creating 12 more.
Although Cade Cowell has been born and raised in the United States, he shares his Mexican roots because of his mother Amber Maldonado Cowell. The 20-year-old also had to get a Mexican passport for his transfer to the Liga MX outfit.
Cade Cowell's contract details explored
Cade Cowell was transferred to Chivas for a transfer fee of $4 million plus add ons and a sell-on percentage. His contract will run for one year and will expire on June 30, 2025, according to Capology.
“I’m very thankful for everyone at the Earthquakes, from the coaching staff to the fans, for being there for me and my family every step of the way,” commented Cade Cowell in a San Jose Earthquakes press release.
FAQ's Cade Cowell contract
A. In an interview with the Athletic, Cade Cowell revealed that he doesn’t know Spanish yet, but is learning the language through Duolingo.
A. Chance Cowell is Cade Cowell’s sixteen year old brother who plays in the United States under-16 team and is currently in San Jose Earthquakes.
A. Cade Cowell is American and represents the USMNT in international football.
A. Cade Cowell was the ninth-highest earner at San Jose Earthquakes and earned $689909 per year.
