Matthew Olosunde, the 20-year-old Manchester United fullback who recently earned his first cap with the U.S. men’s national team, is in discussions with Major League Soccer to join the league this summer. The young defender, a Philadelphia native who played with the New York Red Bulls academy before moving to Manchester in 2016, is in need of playing time.



Olosunde got his first international appearance with the United States this past May in a friendly win over Bolivia, but he has found playing time with Manchester United hard to come by. Olosunde has featured with United’s reserves at times but has yet to have his break through with the senior team. As such, a loan deal or perhaps even a permanent move to MLS could be in the works.



Multiple sources tell The Athletic that Olosunde has been in discussions with the league about a move this summer, specifically to rejoin the Red Bulls. Olosunde played with the Red Bulls Academy at the U-16 and U-18...