The right-wing team from Jerusalem, Beitar Jerusalem, secured an impressive 2-1 victory over Bnei Sakhnin at Teddy Stadium, delivering a rare tactical success against a compact and disciplined opponent. Head coach Barak Itzhaki outmaneuvered Sharon Mimer, with Adi Yona shining as the creative spark in midfield. Yet even as the yellow celebration continues, a far more consequential question hangs over the club: what happens if Yarin Levy leaves for Charlotte in Major League Soccer in January 2026?
What are Beitar Jerusalem’s title chances if Yarin Levy moves to MLS?
Levy, just 20 years old, does not always receive the recognition he deserves. He is not a player defined by goals or assists, but his influence on Beitar Jerusalem runs far deeper than raw statistics. In a midfield crowded with star power, Levy is the stabilizing force, the player who connects lines, closes spaces and keeps the entire system functioning. Without him, the structure risks collapse. No one expects Omer Atzili to track back relentlessly, Yarden Shua to fly into tackles, or the elegant Adi Yona to suddenly become a ball-winning enforcer.
If Beitar Jerusalem fail to replace Levy properly in the January window, any talk of a title challenge would border on fantasy. The margin for error at the top is thin, and removing such a central figure without an equal replacement could prove decisive.
How much would Yarin Levy earn in Charlotte and what would Beitar Jerusalem receive?
From Levy’s perspective, the move makes undeniable sense. In the United States, he would take a major step forward both professionally and financially. His salary is expected to jump from around 350,000 dollars per season to approximately 1.2 million dollars, with room for significant growth if he delivers. With his technical quality, vision, precise passing and ability to break lines, Levy has the tools to thrive in MLS and establish himself as a central figure rather than a supporting act.
For Beitar Jerusalem, however, the numbers are far less comforting. Charlotte’s offer reportedly stands at 3 million euros, just above the player’s release clause. From that sum, Beitar must share proceeds with Maccabi Haifa, while an additional ten percent goes directly to the player. The question is simple and uncomfortable: can Beitar realistically find a replacement of Levy’s caliber for less than 1.5 million dollars?
Is Charlotte a serious destination or just a stepping stone?
Charlotte should not be underestimated. The club finished fifth in MLS last season, just one place behind Inter Miami, and is openly aiming higher. With clear ambition and a growing international profile, the project offers both competitive football and long-term visibility.
Beitar Jerusalem’s supporters, who have filled Teddy Stadium time and again while waiting for a league title since 2007, deserve clarity and ambition. Club owner Barak Abramov now faces a defining decision. Without serious reinvestment in January, this story risks ending not in celebration, but in regret.
