The Los Angeles Galaxy have agreed to send FC Dallas up to $600,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM) in exchange for the midfielder Edwin Cerrillo, who was born and raised in Dallas.

On February 14, 2019, FC Dallas announced the signing of Edwin Cerrillo, making him the club’s 24th homegrown player.

FC Dallas was awarded $200,000 in GAM for 2023, and the club has the potential to earn an additional $400,000 in conditional GAM if specific performance indicators are reached. In addition, FC Dallas is entitled to a portion of any future transfer fee that Cerrillo may incur, regardless of whether the move takes place within or outside of MLS. The deal was finalized in the nick of time before the end of the Secondary Transfer Window in MLS.

Edwin Cerrillo came up through the ranks of the FC Dallas academy before moving on to North Texas SC and eventually making multiple appearances for the FC Dallas, according to Dan Hunt, President of the FC Dallas. “Edwin Cerrillo has been an integral part of our club,” Hunt stated.

“Throughout Edwin’s journey with us, he has displayed dedication and commitment to our club’s values, and we appreciate his contributions both on and off the field.”

Cerrillo, who is 22 years old, has appeared for FC Dallas in 87 games.

Cerrillo started for FC Dallas in 15 games during the 2023 season. On March 9, Cerrillo made his MLS debut for FC Dallas by coming on as a substitute in the 79th minute of their game against LA Galaxy, which they won 2-0. Cerrillo has appeared in 86 matches for FC Dallas, which places him sixth overall among all homegrown players.