San Diego FC continued building its inaugural roster on Thursday, acquiring Colombian defender Andres Reyes from the New York Red Bulls in exchange for $800,000.

Reyes is under contract through the end of the 2026 season; San Diego FC has a club option for 2027.

In four seasons with New York, Reyes appeared in 81 matches, starting 71 of them. He scored four goals in 2024, including the game-winner in New York’s Eastern Conference final win over Orlando City SC.

“We’re pleased to welcome Andrés to our team,” said SDFC Sporting Director and General Manager Tyler Heaps. “As a solid center back with five seasons of MLS experience, Andrés has proven himself at this level while still possessing the potential to elevate his game even further at just 25 years old. We’re confident he’ll contribute to the team’s success and we can’t wait to see him in San Diego this January.”

SDFC also acquired two international roster slots from the Seattle Sounders in exchange for $250,00 in general allocation money.

The moves came one day after San Diego FC drafted, dealt and traded for multiple players as part of Major League Soccer’s expansion draft.

The club will unveil its jersey set on Friday morning at its Eighteen Threads store in Mission Valley.