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Albert Rusnak - 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 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Paulo - Negotiating with Sounders Paulo remains negotiations with Seattle, the club announced.

Impact Paulo is still negotiating a return to Seattle, but is currently set for free agency. The midfielder played a smaller role in 2024, as injuries limited him to just 1,450 minutes and 25 appearances. Paulo should continue to see chances in the starting XI if he remains.

DECEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Rothrock - Option picked up Rothrock's option for 2025 was picked up, Seattle announced.

Impact Rothrock is returning to Seattle in 2025, after scoring five goals and adding two assists during his second season with the club. The forward was something of a revelation for the club and was always going to be extended. Rothrock totaled 1,477 minutes across 27 appearances while also creating 15 chances.

DECEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Braudilio Rodrigues - Option picked up Rodrigues' contract option for 2025 was picked up, Seattle announced.

Impact Rodrigues failed to make an appearance in 2024, but did enough to earn a spot on the roster for 2025. It's unclear what the role will look like for Rodrigues there, but he will more likely than not be a depth option if he's able to make his senior team debut.

DECEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Chu - Returning to Seattle Chu is returning to Seattle for 2025, the club announced.

Impact Chu was one of the biggest disappointments of 2024, scoring once and adding two assists. Coming off a brilliant breakout in 2023, the hope had been Chu would take another big step forward. Despite failing to do so, he still did enough for Seattle to make the call to bring him back for 2025.

DECEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Bell - Option exercised Bell's contract option for 2025 was exercised, Seattle announced.

Impact Bell's first year with Seattle was passable, he made 11 appearances (six starts) largely playing a depth role. The defender did enough to earn a return in 2025, where he will likely be an option off the bench for the most part.

DECEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Reed Baker-Whiting - Set to return Baker-Whiting is returning in 2025 after his contract option was picked up.

Impact Baker-Whiting's option for 2025 was picked up, meaning the defender is now set to return. While Baker-Whiting has failed to really step into the starting job, he's done well to see his role increase in his four seasons with the club. In 2025 he has the chance to break into the starting XI.

DECEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Burney - Signs first team contract Burney has officially signed a first-team contract after transitioning from the University of Pennsylvania's Penn Quakers, the club announced.

Impact Burney contributed this season to four goals and two assists while being part of a defense that achieved a 0.57 goals-against average and five clean sheets, according to the club. Over his four-year career, he started all 69 matches he played from 2021 to 2024, recording 11 goals and five assists. Having joined the Sounders FC Academy in 2014, he is now the 24th Homegrown Player in team history. He will provide youthful depth to the defense, complementing the outstanding performances of Yeimar Gomez and Jackson Ragen this season.

DECEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Travian Sousa - Signs first team contract Sousa has officially signed a first-team contract, transitioning from Seattle's MLS Next Pro affiliate team, Tacoma Defiance, according to the club.

Impact Sousa has signed a contract for the 2025 season, with club options for 2026 and 2027. The young left-back completed a full season in MLS Next Pro, featuring in 25 regular-season matches and two playoff games, recording one goal and five assists. This move adds depth to the left flank alongside Nouhou Tolo.

DECEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Sounders all-time leading scorer Raul Ruidiaz won't return to club Raul Ruidiaz will not return to the Seattle Sounders, where he is the all-time leading goal-scorer.Ruidiaz, 34, has scored 86 goals for Seat...

DECEMBER 5 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

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DECEMBER 2 • YOUTUBE

Nouhou Tolo - 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 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Ragen - Leads team in tackles Ragen recorded five tackles (three won), one clearance and one interception in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Los Angeles Galaxy. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 96th minu...

Impact Ragen led Seattle with five tackles (three won) Saturday from his familiar position in central defense in their 1-0 loss to Los Angeles Galaxy. Ragen finishes the season having set new single season career-best marks in appearances (37), starts (37) and goals (3).

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Albert Rusnak - 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 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Frei - Four saves in loss Frei recorded four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Frei made four saves from five shots on target Saturday, conceding the decisive second half goal in Seattle's 1-0 loss to Los Angeles Galaxy. The veteran keeper ends his season on a strong run of from which saw him concede zero or one goal in each of his final eight appearances, recording four clean sheets over that span. Even in his age 38 season, Frei's durability afforded the keeper the ability to start in 29 of Seattle 34 regular season fixtures.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Dejan Joveljic's goal sends Galaxy past Sounders, into MLS Cup final Dejan Joveljic scored his fifth goal of the playoffs in the 85th minute to lift the LA Galaxy into a league record 10th all-time MLS Cup fin...

DECEMBER 1 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Dejan Joveljic's goal sends Galaxy past Sounders, into Cup final Dejan Joveljic scored his fifth goal of the playoffs in the 85th minute to lift the LA Galaxy into a league record 10th all-time MLS Cup fin...

DECEMBER 1 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

LA Galaxy advance to first MLS Cup in 10 years with 1-0 win over Seattle in Western Conference final

Dejan Joveljic scored his fifth goal of the playoffs in the 86th minute and the LA Galaxy advanced to the MLS Cup final for the first time since 2014 with a 1-0 victory over the Se...

DECEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yeimar Gomez Andrade - Substitute option Saturday Yeimar Gomez (hamstring) is on the bench in Saturday's visit to LA Galaxy.

Impact Yeimar Gomez made a quick recovery in time for the conference final, yet he was unable to retain a starting role with both Jackson Ragen and Nathan selected at center-back. The Colombian could be a source of passes and defensive numbers, although he'll have limited involvement if he comes off the bench.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Nouhou Tolo - 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 • ROTOWIRE

LA Galaxy Predicted Lineup vs. Seattle Sounders: 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs LA Galaxy will hope to make it to its first MLS Cup final when it hosts Seattle Saunders in the Western Conference final of the MLS Cup play...

NOVEMBER 30 • KANSASCITY.COM

Reed Baker-Whiting - Pops up on injury report Baker-Whiting is a game-time decision for Saturday's match against LA Galaxy due to a calf injury.

Impact Baker-Whiting is listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's Conference Final. The fullback will hope to recover in time to feature against the Galaxy.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Yeimar Gomez Andrade - Dealing with hamstring issue Yeimar Gomez is questionable for Saturday's match against LA Galaxy with a hamstring injury.

Impact Yeimar Gomez popped up on the injury report ahead of Saturday's Conference Final against the Galaxy. The defender's status is one to watch for ahead of kickoff.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Dominant Galaxy up against experienced Sounders in MLS Cup playoffs The Los Angeles Galaxy have been the most dominant team in the 2024 MLS Cup playoffs, but they will face arguably the most consistent postse...

NOVEMBER 30 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Dominant Galaxy up against experienced Sounders in West final The Los Angeles Galaxy have been the most dominant team in the 2024 MLS Cup playoffs, but they will face arguably the most consistent postse...

NOVEMBER 30 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

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