Albert Rusnak - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Re-signs as Designated Player Rusnak has re-signed with Seattle as a Designated Player through the 2026 season, with a team option for 2027, the club announced. Sounders FC General Manager & Chief Soccer Office...

Impact Rusnak originally joined Seattle in 2022 and has since made 121 appearances for the club, recording 22 goals and 25 assists. His most significant contributions came last season when Head Coach Brian Schmetzer moved him to his natural role as an attacking midfielder behind the striker. In 2024, Rusnak excelled, scoring 10 goals and adding 12 assists in 35 games.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Future unclear Rusnak's future with Seattle is unclear as he remains in negotiations with the club.

Impact Rusnak is working on a contract with Seattle after a stellar campaign in 2024. He scored 10 goals and added 12 assists while playing 2.803 minutes. Rusnak would be a crucial part of the starting XI in 2025, and it would be a surprise if a new deal wasn't agreed for the midfielder.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers hip injury Rusnak generated three shots (three on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Los Angeles Galaxy. He was subbed off due to injury in th...

Impact Rusnak led the charge for the Seattle attack Sunday before being removed in the second half due to a hip injury. In the abbreviated appearance, the veteran midfielder attempted team-highs with shots (three on goal) and five crosses (one accurate). Rusnak set a new career high for goal contributions in a single season during the 2024 campaign, managing 10 goals and 12 assists over 35 MLS appearances (31 starts).

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

2025 MLS Free Agent Tracker MLS players like Albert Rusnak, Victor Wanyama and Tim Parker headline the upcoming 2025 free agents.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Attempts 14 crosses Rusnak generated one shot (zero on goal), 14 crosses (four accurate) and eight corners in Monday's 0-0 (5-4) penalty shootout victory over Houston Dynamo.

Impact Rusnak attempted match-highs with 14 crosses (four accurate) and eight corners Monday as Seattle defeated Houston 0-0 (5-4) in a penalty shootout. He created two chances. Though Rusnak was not able to find the pass that unlocked the Dynamo defense in regular time, he converted Seattle's second spot-kick opportunity during the penalty shootout.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists from corner Rusnak assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and seven corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Portland Timbers. In addition, he was given...

Impact Rusnak supplied the assist for the lone Seattle goal Saturday as they drew 1-1 with Portland. The assist was his 12th of the season, tying his previous career-high mark set in 2017 with Real Salt Lake in his first MLS season. In addition to his ability to setup his teammates, Rusnak also scored 10 goals in 2024, a mark he's hit on three previous occasions and eclipsed just once. Overall, Rusnak's 22 goal contributions over 32 appearances (28 starts) are his most in a single season of his career.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores once again in victory Rusnak scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Colorado Rapids.

Impact Rusnak slotted home a rebound opportunity Saturday to score the lone Seattle goal as they would edge past Colorado 1 - 0. The goal marked the second consecutive match in which Rusnak has found the back of the net. Through 31 appearances (27 starts), the veteran midfielder has recorded 21 goal contributions (11 goals, 10 assists), exceeding his previous career-best mark set in 2017 when he scored seven goals and provided 13 assists over 30 appearances (29 starts) for Real Salt Lake.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, assists in victory Rusnak scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and four chances created in Wednesday's 3-0 victory against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Rusnak continued in his role of leading the Seattle attack Wednesday, scoring once and supplying an assist in their 3 - 0 victory over Vancouver. The veteran midfielder is having his best season in Seattle, having now scored nine goals and assisted 11 times over 30 appearances (26 starts). Done the stretch, Rusnak will look to exceed his previous career best marks of 11 goals and 13 assists in a single MLS season.

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Eight crosses in draw Rusnak had one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (four accurate) and five corners in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Rusnak once again was pulling the strings in the Seattle midfield Wednesday, leading the team with eight crosses (four accurate) as they drew 2 - 2 with San Jose. Rusnak has made it a point to provide service of late. Over his last five matches, he has attempted 36 crosses (19 accurate) and taken 33 corners. His 48 accurate crosses in 2024 rank in the top 10 of MLS. The veteran midfielder has scored eight goals and supplied 10 assists over 28 appearances (24 starts).

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads match in crosses Rusnak recorded three shots (one on goal), nine crosses (five accurate) and eight corners in Sunday's 2-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Rusnak didn't earn a goal contribution Sunday but still compiled a great outing, registering three shots, three chances created and nine crosses in the win. This is only one less than his season high for crosses in a match, having earned 10 once before this campaign. He also added quite a bit of value with his corner total, notching eight.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rusnak leads the Seattle Sounders against Sporting Kansas City

Albert Rusnak leads the Seattle Sounders into a matchup with Sporting Kansas City after scoring three goals against the Columbus Crew

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hat trick hero Rusnak scored three goals to go with three shots (three on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 4-0 victory versus Columbus Crew.

Impact Rusnak continued his blistering run of form Saturday, scoring a hat trick while leading Seattle to a 4 - 0 victory over Columbus Crew. Rusnak was dynamic in attack; scoring from outside of the box, finishing first time, and striking from a dead ball opportunity. Over his last five appearances (five starts), Rusnak has scored four goals, supplied two assists and created 21 chances.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Albert Rusnak's hat trick powers Sounders past Crew Albert Rusnak scored three goals as the Seattle Sounders defeated the host Columbus Crew 4-0 on Saturday night.Jordan Morris added a goal an...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Impetus of Seattle attack Rusnak had 10 crosses (six accurate) and 10 corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Portland Timbers.

Impact Rusnak was the central figure pulling the proverbial strings for the Seattle attack Saturday, though they were held at bay and defeated 1 - 0 by Portland Timbers. Rusnak led Seattle with 10 crosses (six accurate) and also led the team with 10 corners. Rusnak continues to see a bulk of the dead ball opportunities for Seattle and consistently leads the team in crosses. Over 25 appearances (21 starts), Rusnak has scored five goals and supplied 10 assists, marking his first double-digit assist campaign since 2017 with Real Salt Lake.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Albert Rusnak scores an outside-the-box SCREAMER to give Seattle Sounders 3-2 lead over Minnesota United FC

AUGUST 25, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Logs assist and goal Rusnak logged one assist and one goal during the Sounders' 3-2 win Saturday against Minnesota United.

Impact Jackson Ragen scored from one of Rusnak's three accurate crosses Saturday. Despite logging only one shot on goal, he recorded one from more than 20 yards out for the Sounders' third at Minnesota. More than a month without MLS games has not stopped Rusnak from continuing his pre-respite excellence, four goals and eight assists since May.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up one of two goals Rusnak had an assist while taking one shot (on goal), crossing nine times (three accurate) and creating four chances during Wednesday's 2-0 win over St. Louis.

Impact Rusnak set up Jonathan Bell in the 49th minute assisting Seattle's second goal while leading the team in crosses and chances created. Rusnak has three goal involvements over his last three starts while combining for four shots, 10 chances created and 15 crosses over that stretch.

JULY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two goal contributions in win Rusnak scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and five chances created in Saturday's 2-0 win over New England Revolution.

Impact Rusnak saw another outstanding performance after earning two goals in his last outing, as he would not only score another goal but also earned an assist in the win. This marks his fourth goal and eighth assist of the season. He continues to produce for the Sounders, notching a goal contribution in his past five appearances, having eight over that span.

JULY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Albert Rusnak, Sounders knock off Revs, extend unbeaten run to five Albert Rusnak assisted on the first goal and scored the second as the Seattle Sounders defeated the visiting New England Revolution 2-0 Satu...

JULY 7, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Albert Rusnak converts 2 PKs as Sounders clip Fire Albert Rusnak recorded a brace, and his goal off a penalty kick in the third minute of second-half stoppage time sent the host Seattle Sound...

JUNE 30, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Converts two penalties Rusnak scored two goals while taking three shots (two on goal), crossing three times inaccurately and creating two chances during Saturday's 2-1 win over Chicago.

Impact Rusnak converted penalties in the 57th and 94th minutes while leading Seattle in both shots and chances created during the win. The midfielder is in excellent form at the moment with two goals and four assists in his last four starts to go along with 12 shots, seven chances created and 18 crosses over that same timespan.

JUNE 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two assists lead comeback Rusnak assisted twice to go with six shots (three on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 3-2 win against FC Dallas.

Impact Rusnak was the catalyst for Seattle's late three-goal barrage Saturday that downed Dallas 3 - 2. Rusnak produced the cross that led to Seattle's first goal and swung in the corner that resulted in the equalizer. Rusnak has recorded at least one accurate cross in each of his last five matches. Over that span, he's scored once and supplied four assists. Over his 18 appearances (15 starts), Rusnak has managed a team-leading seven assists.

JUNE 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Racking up the assists Rusnak assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Houston Dynamo.

Impact Rusnak's accurate cross from a set piece to set up a Jackson Ragen goal to level the scoring was the difference in the match Wednesday as Seattle drew 2 - 2 with Houston. The assist marks Rusknak's second successive match with an assist and highlights a strong run of form. Over his last five matches, Rusnak has attempted 11 crosses (five accurate), taken nine corners, created six chances, scored once and provided three assists.

JUNE 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Key assist in victory Rusnak was injured and subbed out in the 92nd minute of Saturday's 2-0 win over Minnesota United. He assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate) a...

Impact Rusnak's accurate cross from a set piece Saturday set up the opening goal for Seattle, as they strolled to a 2-0 victory over Minnesota. After not assisting on a single Seattle goal in 2023, Rusnak now has four assists in 2024 through 16 appearances (13 starts). Over his last five appearances (five starts), Rusnak has attempted 12 crosses (five accurate), taken 10 corners, created six chances, scored once and supplied two assists.

JUNE 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Free kick stunner Rusnak scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Real Salt Lake.

Impact Rusnak scored from his first goal of 2024 from distance on a set piece Wednesday as Seattle drew 1-1 with Real Salt Lake. After a ponderous beginning to 2024, Rusnak has now scored once and supplied two assists over his most recent five appearances (five starts). With veteran Nico Lodeiro moving to Orlando City in the offseason, Rusnak has absorbed much of the playmaking responsibility for Seattle. In 2023, Rusnak attempted 62 crosses and 56 corners over 36 appearances (34 starts). Through 14 appearances (11 starts) in 2024, Rusnak has already attempted 43 crosses and 42 corners.

MAY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Rusnak leads the Seattle Sounders against Sporting Kansas City

Albert Rusnak scores an outside-the-box SCREAMER to give Seattle Sounders 3-2 lead over Minnesota United FC