Adelaide United star Archie Goodwin has joined MLS side Charlotte FC for an undisclosed fee.
Goodwin passed a medical earlier this week and will now remain in the United States, where he has secured a switch to Charlotte.
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Aged 20 years and 178 days, Goodwin became the youngest ever winner of the award after overtaking Perth Glory and Subway Socceroos striker Adam Taggart, who won the Golden Boot in 2013-14 with Newcastle Jets aged 20 years and 315 days.
“I’m incredibly grateful to everyone at Adelaide United – the staff, my teammates, and especially the fans – for the support they’ve shown me during my time at the club,” Goodwin said. “Even though it was a short stay, it’s one I’ll never forget.
“The club gave me the platform to grow, express myself, and take the next step in my career, and for that I’ll always be thankful.
“I’m proud to have worn the Reds shirt and to have been part of such a special club. I’ll be cheering the boys on from afar and wish everyone at Adelaide United all the success in the world.”
Goodwin starred in Adelaide after swapping Newcastle Jets for South Australia ahead of the 2024-25 season.
The highly-rated Australian forward scooped a number of honours on top of his Golden Boot gong, named the Isuzu UTE A-League’s Boost Young Footballer of the Year as well as claiming Adelaide’s Golden Boot, Red Army Player of the Year and Members Player of the Year.
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Technical Director, Ernest Faber said: “The move is a testament to Archie’s development and the club’s continued focus on nurturing young Australian talent and providing a platform for them to reach their football dreams.
“We look forward to watching Archie blossom from afar.”
