JACKSON RAGEN NEWS

Set to miss pre-season Ragen (undisclosed) is set to miss pre-season training due to an injury, according to manager Brian Schmetzer.

Impact Ragen is dealing with some sort of issue, and while it wasn't specifically confirmed it will force him out for some or all of pre-season training. The defender is hopeful of making a return before the regular season kicks off, but the question will be if he can get up to match fitness before then.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returning for another year Ragen will play in his third season with Seattle after his contract was exercised for the 2024 year.

Impact Ragen started and played in all 36 matches he's appeared in for the team, logging in four assists, a career high. He also led the team in blocks with 33 while also averaging about 4.1 clearances per game. The defender is set to be the starting center back for the second straight season in 2024 alongside Yeimar Gomez.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes two clearances in win Ragen recorded one tackle (zero won), two clearances and one interception in Monday's 2-0 win against FC Dallas. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 52nd minute.

Impact Ragen has a quiet outing on defense, but did enough to help Seattle earn the home win. The centerback now has three straight clean sheets and four in his last five starts. He also received his ninth yellow card so far, though.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records five clearances Ragen generated five clearances in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Nashville SC.

Impact Ragen logged five or more clearances during each of the Sounders' last three games across September. The team conceded only two goals across said three-game span. Ragen continued his defensive excellence during the second half of September, form he will look to maintain in October.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Credited with assist Ragen assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Portland Timbers.

Impact Regen was credited with an assist after flicking on a corner delivery in the near post, setting up Raul Ruidiaz, who simply nodded the ball home from very close range. Ragen is a threat in set-piece situations, but he's expected to earn most of his value via defensive stats going forward.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records brace of assists in win Ragen took a shot and assisted two goals in Saturday's 3-2 victory against the Whitecaps. He also made a block, five clearances, three interceptions and won one of two tackles in t...

Impact Ragen was excellent on set pieces Saturday as he was able to set up two goals for Leo Chu with headed passes, taking him up to three assists on the season as a center-back.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Can return from suspension Ragen will be available for selection in next weekend's clash against the Whitecaps after serving a one-game suspension.

Impact Ragen served his suspension for yellow card accumulation in the win over Houston last weekend, so he should be back in the XI alongside Yeimar Gomez in central defense to face Vancouver on Tuesday.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended against Houston Ragen will miss next weekend's clash against the Dynamo with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Ragen picked up a booking in Saturday's draw against Orlando City, meaning he will be suspended for next weekend's match. Xavier Arreaga (quadriceps) is dealing with an injury, so Abdoulaye Cissoko might be called in to replace him alongside Yeimar Gomez in central defense.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in draw Ragen assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Charlotte FC.

Impact Ragen assisted Cristian Roldan in the 11th minute for the opener. He also made five clearances. He has played 17 games this season and proven to be a reliable defender as he averages 4.2 clearances, 1.2 interceptions and one tackle per game. He also has been shown the yellow card five times this season.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records six clearances Ragen recorded six clearances in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Real Salt Lake.

Impact With six clearances Saturday, Ragen ups his average a match to 4.8. This follows 33 clearances in the last six games. He's played all 90 minutes in nine of the 10 contests played thus far, following a season where he started just 14 times in 23 appearances.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes entire match Ragen registered three clearances and three interceptions in Sunday's 4-1 victory versus Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Ragen returned from a ribs injury and was straight back in the starting XI, going the full 90 alongside Yeimar Gomez. Any concern over the severity of the injury was quickly put to rest as Ragen played with his usual intensity and didn't seem to be in any sort of pain.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting as expected Ragen (ribs) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Kansas City.

Impact Ragen returned to the starting XI for Saturday's clash. The defender returned to full training earlier in the week and is now an option for the first team once more.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to full training Ragen (ribs) was back training fully with the Sounders on Tuesday, and manager Brian Schmetzer told team reporter Niko Moreno that "he's fine."

Impact Ragen had to sub out of last weekend's draw with LAFC in the second half after picking up an injury. But the issue doesn't seem to be very serious and he seems expected to be available to return for Saturday's clash against Sporting KC.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Subs out injured Ragen was injured (ribs) and subbed out in the 55th minute of Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Los Angeles Football Club. He recorded one tackle (one won) and three clearances before exi...

Impact Ragen was forced to come out in the 55th minute after suffering bruised ribs Saturday. He will be further assessed earlier in the week to find out the timeline of his recovery. He has started in all four matches thus far, totaling 15 clearances and four blocks. If he is not fit enough for the Kansas City game on Saturday, then Xavier Arreaga will get the start at center back.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in season opener Ragen made four clearances and an interception in Sunday's 4-0 victory against the Rapids. He also took a shot and won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Ragen kept a clean sheet alongside Yeimar Gomez in central defense on Sunday, while Xavier Arreaga was left on the bench. Expect some rotation among the three of them throughout the campaign.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ends season as backup Ragen subbed in for the final 20 minutes or so of the Decision Day match against the Earthquakes and made a block in the 2-2 draw.

Impact Ragen had a good rookie season in MLS after joining Seattle from the Tacoma Defiance in February, keeping three clean sheets in 23 appearances (14 starts) in central defense. The 24-year-old is still a backup option for Xavier Arreaga and Yeimar Gomez in the position, but he will hope to build on a promising first campaign in 2023.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Duran Palacio leads the Chicago Fire against the Seattle Sounders

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JULY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Timbers success in Seattle continues, topple Sounders 3-0

Jaroslaw Niezgoda scored in the 24th minute, Santiago Moreno and Dairon Asprilla both scored late in the second half, and the Portland Timbers remained unbeaten in their past seven...

JULY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent off against Portland Ragen was sent off during Saturday's clash with Portland.

Impact Ragen was sent off during Saturday's match right at the start of the second half. The defender is a major loss for Seattle, where he has started the last five matches in a row and 12 on the season. Ragen's suspension may necessitate a change of formation for Seattle.

JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win Ragen made a block, six clearances and an interception in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Sporting KC.

Impact Ragen has helped to keep two clean sheets in three MLS games since returning from the June international break, as he initially replaced Yeimar Gomez (hamstring) in central defense and is now covering for Xavier Arreaga (hamstring). He will return to the bench when everyone is healthy, but the 23-year-old is proving himself a capable backup.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Ragen (illness) is in the starting XI for Sunday's clash with Colorado Rapids.

Impact Ragen is in the starting XI for Sunday's clash with Colorado after missing a match with Minnesota last time out due to illness. The defender will hope to remain a part of the starting XI after starting five of eight matches before going into health and safety protocols.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Ragen has entered the health and safety protocols, SB Nation's Jeremiah Oshan reports.

Impact Ragen has started five of Seattle's eight MLS matches this season in central defense, but he will miss Sunday's clash against Minnesota United. Xavier Arreaga (concussion) or Yeimar Gomez (ankle) could fill in for him for the game..

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in clearances Ragen made eight clearances, two tackles (won both) and one block during Saturday's 2-1 win over Minnesota.

Impact Ragen has started three of the past four matches at center-back due to an injury to Yeimar Gomez (ankle). He's looked great defensively and should keep his place in the side for as long as Gomez is sidelined. He'll have a chance to start in Wednesday's CCL semifinal against New York City FC.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Ragen the latest example of Sounders' investment in young talent Sounders defender Jackson Ragen is the latest success story of the team’s emphasis on developming young talent through the team's system, be...

MARCH 25, 2022 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Makes 12 clearances during draw Ragen made 12 clearances, two interceptions and received a yellow card during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Austin FC.

Impact Ragen replaced Yeimar Gomez (ankle) in the lineup and had a huge performance as he helped Seattle take a point away from a tough road matchup. The international break will give Seattle two weeks to get healthy before their next match on Apr. 2 against Minnesota United, so there's a possibility Ragen drops back to the bench, though that hasn't been confirmed.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE