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Matt Turner: Lyon extends loan to New England Revolution until December 31, 2026
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The essentials
Olympique Lyonnais announced on July 13, 2026, the extension of its loan agreement for American goalkeeper Matt Turner (32 years old) to New England Revolution, a Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise, the top professional football league in North America, through December 31, 2026. The American club will then have an option to extend the loan until December 31, 2027, followed by an option to purchase the player permanently. Turner had been acquired by Lyon in summer 2025 but never played for the French club.
- Turner's loan to New England Revolution extended through December 31, 2026
- Option to extend loan through December 31, 2027 and option to purchase available to MLS club
- Turner acquired by Lyon in summer 2025 but never played for the club
- 55 international caps with United States; played one World Cup 2026 match (2-3 loss to Turkey)
What we know
New England Revolution announced on July 13, 2026, via an official statement, an agreement with Olympique Lyonnais to extend the loan of American goalkeeper Matt Turner through December 31, 2026, according to L'Équipe.
At the end of this period, the Major League Soccer (MLS) club will have an option to extend the loan through December 31, 2027, followed by an option to acquire the player permanently.
Context
Matt Turner (32 years old) had been purchased by Lyon in summer 2025 and was immediately loaned to New England Revolution. The goalkeeper did not fit into Lyon's sporting project, particularly following the resignation of John Textor as the club's head. He never wore the Lyon jersey.
The Matt Turner profile
An international goalkeeper, Turner has earned 55 caps for the United States national team. He played one match at the 2026 World Cup: a 2-3 loss against Turkey.
55
International caps for United States
32 years old
Matt Turner's age
December 31, 2026
End of extended loan
Timeline
- Summer 2025Lyon purchases Matt Turner and immediately loans him to New England Revolution in MLS. The player does not fit into Lyon's sporting project following John Textor's resignation.
- July 13, 2026New England Revolution announces an agreement with Lyon to extend Turner's loan through December 31, 2026.
- From December 31, 2026 onwardOption for the American club to extend the loan through December 31, 2027, followed by the option to buy Turner permanently.
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