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The contract extension news kept coming this week as San Diego FC announced they've extended Ema Boateng for the 2026 season with a club option through June 2027.
“Ema brings invaluable experience, professionalism, and consistency to our group,” said SDFC Sporting Director Tyler Heaps. “His commitment to the Club, his teammates, and our values is evident every day, and we are happy to continue this journey with him as we build toward the future.”
By extending Boateng, the club showed commitment to his natural skill of providing invaluable veteran guidance for younger players. SDFC is built on an idea of taking youth talent and developing them into professionals. Boateng has been there and made a long career in the MLS.
Hailing from Accra, Ghana, he is an alumnus of the Right to Dream Academy and has compiled 231 MLS appearances over ten seasons, including 106 starts. Across his time in the league, he has tallied 20 goals and 27 assists while playing for LA Galaxy (2016–19), D.C. United (2019–20), Columbus Crew (2020), New England Revolution (2021–25), and San Diego FC (2025).
Boateng, 31, became part of San Diego FC ahead of the club’s landmark inaugural 2025 season. He made his first appearance in the home opener against St. Louis City SC on March 1, 2025, at Snapdragon Stadium. Over the course of the season, Boateng featured in 15 matches across all competitions, including 13 regular-season games, and contributed one goal.
Beyond his on-field contributions, Boateng played a key role in fostering team cohesion and community engagement. His dedication earned him both the club’s Great Teammate Award and the We Through Me Award, highlighting his leadership among teammates and his positive impact off the field in the San Diego community.
