SEATTLE NEWS

Reed Baker-Whiting - Out Saturday Baker-Whiting (hamstring) is out for Saturday's match against LAFC.

Impact Baker-Whiting still has yet to recover from the hamstring issue he picked up at the tail-end of last season, now missing the season opener against LAFC. The midfielder was not expected to be ready for the match, so this shouldn't come as a surprise, with him most likely still needing a couple more weeks to recover. However, he will still hope to return in March at some point as he looks to end the three-month absence.

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Frei - Out with knee issues Frei is out for Saturday's match against LAFC due to a hamstring injury.

Impact Frei looks to have picked up an injury in the build-up to Saturday's match, as just a week ago, he was featured in a friendly and played the entirety of the contest. This is a major loss for the club, as he was their regular starter last season and is in line for that spot once again this campaign. Andrew Thomas was given the start in Frei's place and should be expected to continue as the starter if he does miss any more time.

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Yeimar Gomez Andrade - Out against LAFC Gomez (not injury related) is out for Saturday's match against LAFC.

Impact Gomez will have to sit out the season opener as he deals with visa-related issues despite being with the team for some time. He will now hope to have those problems resolved by next weekend to face Austin FC on Saturday, as he looks to be in line to earn a starting spot once healthy.

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Yeimar Gomez Andrade - Could miss season opener Gomez (not injury related) might miss the season opener against Los Angeles FC on Saturday, Jeremiah Oshan of Sounder at Heart reports.

Impact Gomez didn't train at full due to visa-related issues, and although he's been with the team since they returned to Longacres, it's worth noting the defender has been doing exercises off to the side. With that in mind, it wouldn't be surprising if Gomez misses the season opener, with Nathan presumably starting at center-back alongside Jackson Regen.

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles FC and the Seattle Sounders meet in season opener

Los Angeles FC faces off against the Seattle Sounders at home for the season opener

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

2024 MLS preview: Beyond Lionel Messi, season is packed with storylines

As much as the 2024 MLS season — Lionel Messi’s first full campaign following his arrival midway through last year — is all about the GOAT,...

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

F Will Bruin retires after 13 seasons in MLS Will Bruin is retiring after 13 MLS seasons.Bruin, a striker, played for the Houston Dynamo FC (2011-16), Seattle Sounders FC (2017-22) and...

FEBRUARY 17, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

F Will Bruin retires after 13 seasons in MLS Will Bruin is retiring after 13 MLS seasons.Bruin, a striker, played for the Houston Dynamo FC (2011-16), Seattle Sounders FC (2017-22) and...

FEBRUARY 17, 2024 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

F Will Bruin retires after 13 seasons in MLS Will Bruin is retiring after 13 MLS seasons.Bruin, a striker, played for the Houston Dynamo FC (2011-16), Seattle Sounders FC (2017-22) and...

FEBRUARY 17, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Will Bruin retires after 13-year MLS career | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Retirement After a distinguished 13-year MLS career, Will Bruin is hanging 'em up. The former Austin FC, Houston Dy...

FEBRUARY 17, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Seattle Sounders FC unveil 2024 The Anniversary Kit | MLSSoccer.com Seattle Sounders FC have unveiled their new primary jersey for the 2024 MLS season, The Anniversary Kit by adidas. For their 50th year, the...

FEBRUARY 15, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Jackson Ragen - Training before opener Ragen (knee) took part in team training Thursday, Jackson Felts of SoundersFC Media reports.

Impact Ragen has been struggling with a knee injury throughout pre-season but was able to get back in full team training well ahead of the season opener. Ragen played a major role in 2023, but will face tough competition to retain his starting job in 2024.

FEBRUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Yeimar Gomez Andrade - Back in training Yeimar (undisclosed) returned to training Thursday, Seattle announced.

Impact Yeimar didn't travel for pre-season due to a nagging injury but he did get back in training a week ahead of the regular season kick off. The defender is a rock in the backline and a crucial piece of the starting XI when fit, coming off an excellent season in which he made 37 appearances (36 starts.)

FEBRUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sounders' new training center will house the franchise now. It could host a World Cup team in 2026

The primary purpose of the Seattle Sounders' training center that opened Tuesday will be to help the team remain among the MLS elite

FEBRUARY 13, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reed Baker-Whiting - Not training with team Head coach Brian Schmeltzer said Baker-Whiting will be "delayed a couple of weeks," and his availability for the season opener against LAFC on Feb. 24 is now in jeopardy, Jackson F...

Impact Baker-Whiting dealt with a hamstring injury in the final stages of the 2023 MLS season, and while there's no clarity on the injury he's dealing with now, he seems to be at risk of missing the season opener in roughly two more weeks. He logged just six starts across 20 appearances in the previous campaign, and he doesn't figure to be a regular starter in 2024 if the defensive line is at full strength.

FEBRUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Yeimar Gomez Andrade - Being evaluated Yeimar (undisclosed) remained in Seattle for evaluation, manager Brian Schmetzer told reporters Thursday.

Impact Yeimar will have some doubts about getting back on the pitch for the opening match of the regular season, though that will come down to the injury he has. The defender was an absolutely crucial part of the starting XI in 2023, starting 36 matches and playing a career-high 3,246 minutes, making him a major loss if absent. Jackson Ragen (knee) is training with the club in Spain and could get the start in the season opener if Yeimar can't play.

FEBRUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Ragen - Knee injury confirmed Ragen has been dealing with a bone injury and has been limited to just individual work on the pitch, said manager Brian Schmetzer per Niko Moreno of MLS Espanol.

Impact Ragen is traveling with the team for preseason, but is not expected to participate in any matches as he works to heal the bone injury to his knee ahead of the start of the season. If the defender is not fit for Feb 24, then Xavier Arreaga is the next player up in the depth chart to take the center back spot alongside Yeimer Gomez.

FEBRUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Danny Musovski - Lands with Seattle Musovski signed with Seattle as a free agent on a two-year deal.

Impact Musovski departed Salt Lake after one of the best seasons of his career. He scored five goals and added four assists in 26 appearances (14 starts.) The question for Musovski will be if he can continue that efficiency if he ends up with a larger role in Seattle.

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sounders sign Argentina's Pedro de la Vega The Seattle Sounders announced the splash signing of Argentina attacker Pedro de la Vega.He arrives from Lanus, his boyhood club in Buenos A...

JANUARY 25, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Jordan Morris looks to "solidify my legacy" at Seattle Sounders | MLSSoccer.com Fans of Seattle Sounders FC, or the US men’s national team for that matter, may well remember the early days of Jordan Morris’ career.

JANUARY 25, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Pedro De la Vega - Signs with Seattle De la Vega signed with Seattle from Lanus, the club announced.

Impact De la Vega has been linked to Seattle throughout the offseason and now the move is official. The winger joins as a designated player and should be in line for some substantial minutes straight away. De la Vega will likely be the top choice on the right wing when fit, though he can also play centrally and even on the left. During 126 appearances for Lanus De la Vega scored 17 times and added 30 assists.

JANUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Ragen - 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

Seattle Sounders FC sign forward Braudílio Rodrigues | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Seattle Sounders FC have signed forward Braudílio Rodrigues to a contract for the 2024 season, with club op...

JANUARY 12, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Seattle Sounders sign Josh Atencio to new contract | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension Seattle Sounders FC have signed homegrown midfielder Josh Atencio to a new contract through the 2027 MLS...

JANUARY 12, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Nathan - Joins Seattle Nathan has agreed on a one-year deal with the Seattle Sounders, with an club option for 2024.

Impact Nathan will start his come back season with Seattle after spending his first two years with San Jose. Since 2021, the defender recorded five goals while also logging in 167 clearances, 137 tackles (82 won) and 35 blocks. He failed to recover in time from his ACL injury to see an appearance on the pitch in 2023.

JANUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE