Austin FC has announced the signing free agent defender Jon Bell as its first addition of the 2025-26 offseason. Bell, 28, joins Austin FC on a deal guaranteed through June 2028 with an option for the 2028-29 season.
Bell has made a total of 62 career MLS appearances during two seasons with New England, one with St. Louis, and most recently two with Seattle. He won the Supporters’ Shield while with New England in 2021 and last year lifted the Leagues Cup as a member of the Sounders.
Born in Rockville, Maryland, Bell represents Jamaica at the international level with two previous appearances to his name.
Bell played collegiate soccer at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), playing 56 matches in four seasons.
The San Jose Earthquakes drafted Bell in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft, though he joined New England Revolution II in July 2020 and made his professional debut there.
Bell will occupy Senior and domestic designations on the Austin FC roster.