NOUHOU TOLO NEWS

Lands back with Seattle Nouhou's contract option for 2026 was exercised, Seattle announced.

Impact Nouhou is one of a plethora of Seattle players returning to the club after their contract options were picked up. The defender was a huge part of the defense and elite contributor last season. He made 30 appearances and 28 starts and played a huge role as he has since joining the club in 2017. Nouhou will remain a key figure for 2026.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair scores winner in PK shootout as Minnesota United eliminates Sounders

Dayne St. Clair scored and Andrew Thomas hit the crossbar in a penalty-kick shootout that was decided by the goalkeepers in the 11th round, and Minnesota United staged a short-hand...

NOVEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Morris and Ragen score to help Sounders beat NYCFC 2-1 in regular-season finale

Jordan Morris and Jackson Ragen each scored a goal and the Seattle Sounders beat New York City FC 2-1 in the regular-season finale for both teams

OCTOBER 19 • Associated Press

Seattle Sounders take shutout streak into matchup against New York City FC

The Seattle Sounders head into a matchup with New York City FC after putting together two straight shutout wins

OCTOBER 17 • Associated Press

Out Saturday Tolo is out for Saturday's match with Salt Lake while away with the Cameroon national team.

Impact Tolo won't be an option in the penultimate match of the regular season due to his national team duty. Tolo is one of the best left-backs in the league and a huge part of the starting XI. Jonathan Bell will likely coming in to replace him at left-back against Salt Lake.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Energetic defensive performance Tolo had four crosses (one accurate) and two tackles in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Portland Timbers.

Impact Tolo was second on the team with four cross attempts (one accurate) Saturday and led the defensive unit with nine clearances as Seattle held-on for a 1-0 home victory versus Portland. The experienced defender has started and played the full 90 minutes in each off Seattle's last four MLS fixtures. Across that span, Tolo has averaged five clearances per appearance and created three total chances.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Assists from bench Tolo assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Atlanta United.

Impact Tolo supplied the pinpoint cross Saturday to setup Seattle's second goal in their 2-2 stalemate versus Atlanta. In addition to his goal contribution, the left-sided defender contributed one interception and two clearances across his 13 minutes of play. The assist was Tolo's second of the season across 19 appearances (18 starts), tying a previous career-best mark which he set over 30 appearances (28 starts) in 2022.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Alexey Miranchuk's goal late in stoppage time gives Atlanta United 2-2 draw with Sounders

Seattle’s Osaze De Rosario and Atlanta’s Alexey Miranchuk both scored in second-half stoppage time and their teams played to a 2-2 draw

JULY 27 • Associated Press

Musovski leads the Seattle Sounders against Atlanta United

Danny Musovski leads the Seattle Sounders into a matchup with Atlanta United after scoring two goals against the San Jose Earthquakes

JULY 25 • Associated Press

Suspension cleared Tolo is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Tolo has cleared his two-game suspension for the red card he received against Sporting Kansas City and for misconduct toward the referee. He is now available for the next match and is expected to return to the starting XI on Saturday against Atlanta.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off Saturday Tolo was shown a straight red card in extra time of Saturday's 3-2 win against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Tolo was sent off late into Saturday's match after some tempers flared, with the defender throwing a ball point blank at a fan in the crowd. This would lead to his exit late into the game, not seeing him suspended at least one match, but likely more, depending on how seriously they take his actions. This will force a change as he is a regular starter at left-back, with Reed Baker-Whiting as a possible replacement.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle Sounders play the Columbus Crew after shutout victory

A game after shutting out Austin 2-0, the Seattle Sounders play the Columbus Crew

JULY 5 • Associated Press

Serves suspension Tolo has served his one match suspension and will be an option for Sunday's clash against Columbus.

Impact Tolo will look to return to his starting left back position on Sunday after serving his suspension following a red card received against Vancouver. Tolo has made 16 starts in 16 appearances this season for the Sounders.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Jeevan Badwal scores 1st MLS goal, Whitecaps beat short-handed Sounders 3-0

Jeevan Badwal scored his first career goal in the 40th minute, Daniel Ríos added his first goal of the season and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat the Seattle Sounders 2-0 to extend th...

JUNE 9 • Associated Press

Sent off Sunday Tolo is set to be suspended after being sent off in the 52nd minute of Sunday's 3-0 defeat against Vancouver for committing a foul as the last defender.

Impact Tolo is set to be suspended for their next MLS game against Austin on June 28 after receiving a red card in Sunday's game for committing a foul as the last defender. Tolo has been the undisputed starter at left back for the Sounders, meaning a change in the XI will have to be made. Reed Baker-Whiting is likely to take the spot against the Verdes.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Box-to-box performance Tolo registered one shot (zero on goal) and six crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 victory over FC Dallas.

Impact Tolo attempted a team-high six crosses (zero accurate) Saturday as Seattle earned three points in a 1-0 win over Dallas. In addition to providing service form the flanks, the wide defender contributed one tackle (one won), one interception and one clearance to the team's clean sheet defensive effort. Tolo has now made 10 successive starting appearances in MLS play, notching 90 minute shifts in eight of those appearances.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Two goal contributions in win Tolo scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and three chances created in Saturday's 4-1 win over St. Louis City SC.

Impact Tolo registered one goal and one assist Saturday as Seattle dominated St. Louis in a 4-1 victory. The goal contributions were his first goal and assist of the season, respectively. In addition to contributing in the attacking third, the defender tracked back to add two tackles (two won), three clearances and one interception to the team's defensive effort. After missing a match in March while he served on international duty, Tolo has started in six successive matches and played the full 90 minutes in each of those fixtures.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Musovski, Nouhou help Sounders beat St. Louis City 4-1

Danny Musovski scored a goal for the fourth consecutive game, Nouhou Tolo — known simply as “Nouhou” — added a goal and an assist and the Seattle Sounders beat St. Louis City 4-1

MAY 4 • Associated Press

Back in Seattle Tolo (not injury related) was spotted during Friday's training session, Niko Moreno of MLS.com reports.

Impact The defender represented Cameroon during the recent international break, but he's back in training and should be an option to strengthen the back line when the Sounders take on the Earthquakes on Saturday.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Called up by Cameroon Tolo is out for Saturday's clash with Houston after being called up by Cameroon.

Impact Tolo won't be an option for Saturday's match due to national team duty. It's a tough blow, but with Yeimar returning to the starting XI it shouldn't be a major loss for Seattle. Tolo could be back as soon as a March 29 trip to San Jose.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Inauspicious outing Tolo registered an own goal and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 loss against Real Salt Lake. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 25th minute.

Impact Tolo buried a first half cross into his own net Saturday to give Real Salt Lake their opening goal in what would become a 2-0 defeat for Seattle. The experienced full-back made one tackle (one won), one block and two interceptions during his 68 minutes of play. Despite the poor outing, Nouhou Tolo remains an integral part of the Seattle starting XI. He made 30 appearances (29 starts) in the regular season during the 2024 campaign and has started in each of their first two league fixtures in 2025.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Real Salt Lake beats Sounders 2-0 behind Forster Ajago, Rafael Cabral and own goal

Real Salt Lake used a first-half own goal to grab the lead, Forster Ajago scored his first career goal late in the second half and Rafael Cabral notched a clean sheet in his second...

MARCH 2 • Associated Press

Fiery defensive performance Tolo recorded one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Los Angeles Galaxy. In addition, he was given a yellow card in th...

Impact Tolo was continually tested Saturday by the Los Angeles Galaxy attack and held his own in Settle's 1-0 playoff defeat. The veteran fullback led the Seattle defensive effort with five clearances. He also made two tackles (two won), an interception and one block. Tolo did not register a goal and assisted once over 30 appearances (29) starts in MLS play during the 2024 season.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Galaxy Tolo (illness) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against LA Galaxy.

Impact Tolo is back in his usual left-back spot following a one-game absence. Prior to the issue, he was averaging 2.1 crosses (0.4 accurate), 2.2 clearances, 1.2 tackles and 1.1 interceptions per contest.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Uncertain Saturday Tolo (illness/travel) is a doubt for Saturday's trip to LAFC, Jeremiah Oshan of Sounders at Heart reports.

Impact Tolo is set to return late to Seattle, but should be with the team for Saturday's trip. He's also reportedly dealing with an illness, meaning even if fit, there's a chance he's not ready for a full 90 or even a start. Youngster Reed Baker-Whiting would figure for the start if Tolo is ruled out.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE