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Jordan Morris - Leads attack with brace Morris scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Charlotte FC.

Impact Morris scored first and second half goals Saturday to lead the Seattle attack in a 2-2 draw versus Charlotte FC. The veteran striker contributed two tackles (two won) and two interceptions to the defensive effort over his 90 minutes of play. Morris appears to be picking up where he left off in 2024 after scoring a career-high 14 goals over 37 apppearances (35 starts).

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Frei - Concedes twice in draw Frei made no saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Charlotte FC.

Impact Frei did not make a save Saturday and was let down by his defensive unit twice as Seattle dropped points from a winning position in a 2-2 draw versus Charlotte FC. The veteran keeper conceded a header that resulted from a corner kick from point-blank range in the first half and was subsequently beaten by an own-goal in second half stoppage time. Frei will look to bounce back Saturday when Seattle travel to take-on Real Salt Lake.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Morris tallies brace in Sounders' draw vs. Charlotte FC Jordan Morris scored twice as the Seattle Sounders opened the Major League Soccer season with a 2-2 draw against visiting Charlotte FC on a...

FEBRUARY 23 • SACBEE.COM

Seattle Sounders FC vs. Charlotte FC | Full Match Highlights | Seattle Home Opener!

FEBRUARY 23 • YOUTUBE

Reed Baker-Whiting - Ruled out for Saturday Baker-Whiting (hamstring) is out for Saturday's season opener against Charlotte, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Baker-Whiting is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury and will miss the opening match of the MLS season. He appeared in just one pre-season game as a substitute and is expected to remain out for at least a few more matches, with no definitive return timeline available. Moving forward, he is anticipated to be a bench option.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Rothrock - Features off bench Wednesday Rothrock (quadriceps) played about 30 minutes in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Antigua in Concacaf.

Impact Rothrock came off the bench in the 67th minute of Wednesday's Concacaf match. He was in doubt with a quadriceps injury but appeared fully fit ahead of Saturday's MLS opener. However, he is expected to remain a bench option moving forward.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Albert Rusnak - Plays in Concacaf game Rusnak (quadriceps) played about 30 minutes in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Antigua in Concacaf.

Impact Rusnak came off the bench in Wednesday's Concacaf match and scored. He was in doubt with a quadriceps injury but seems fully fit ahead of Saturday's MLS opener.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle Sounders and Mexico midfielder Obed Vargas reportedly drawing transfer interest from the Netherlands | Goal.com US Ahead of the summer transfer window, clubs in the Netherlands are reportedly eyeing rising Seattle Sounders star and Mexico international Ob...

FEBRUARY 19 • GOAL.COM

Obed Vargas Profile & Stats | Midfielder Explore 's Midfielder Obed Vargas profile on GOAL, including historical stats by competition and season.

FEBRUARY 19 • GOAL.COM

Why Sounders goalkeeper Stefan Frei might be MLS' most underrated player RENTON, Wash. - Perhaps this is the season it all falls apart. Stefan Frei becomes more porous than ...

FEBRUARY 19 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Antigua vs. Seattle Sounders: How to watch, stream 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup Leg 1 | MLSSoccer.com Seattle Sounders FC commence their bid to win a second Concacaf Champions Cup title with a Round One Leg 1 fixture at Guatemalan side Antigu...

FEBRUARY 15 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Seattle Sounders FC unveil 2025 The Salish Sea Kit | MLSSoccer.com Seattle Sounders FC have unveiled their secondary jersey for the 2025 and 2026 MLS seasons, The Salish Sea Kit by adidas. The kit is an homa...

FEBRUARY 13 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Albert Rusnák could miss Sounders' CCC opener with injury | Notebook Sounders midfielder Albert Rusnák is questionable for next week's CONCACAF Champions Cup series opener due to a right quad injury.

FEBRUARY 12 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Danny Musovski - Plays in friendly Musovski (quadriceps) played during Thursday's friendly with Puskas Akademia.

Impact Musovski took part in Thursday's friendly coming off the bench for the second half. The forward ended 2024 on the sideline with a quad injury, but appears to have fully overcome that issue to open 2025 pre-season.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Kim Kee-hee - Returning to Seattle Kee-Hee has completed a transfer to Seattle out of free agency, according to his new club.

Impact Kee-Hee is returning to Seattle after exiting the club following the 2019 season, signing a one-year deal with an option for the 2026 season. He is a veteran defender with some solid experience, having held starting roles while with Seattle previously. That said, he will look to see a simialr role once rejoinging the club, although he will likely be set for more rotational than starting time.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Arriola - Heading to Seattle Arriola has been traded to Seattle from Dallas in exchange for the Sounders 2026 first-round pick and general allocation money depending on performance bonuses, according to his ne...

Impact Arriola is remaining in the MLS but is switching clubs, as he will head west to join Seattle. The 29-year-old is coming off a decent season, notching five goals and two assists in 31 appearances (28 starts). He is likely to see a decent role with his new club, as the Sounders needed a solid replacement on the flank following the exit of Leo Chu.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Albert Rusnak - 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.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle Sounders: Jesús Ferreira arrives with "something to prove" | MLSSoccer.com As Seattle Sounders FC sought to bolster their attack this offseason, FC Dallas star Jesús Ferreira sought a change of scenery.

JANUARY 9 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Sounders acquire forward Jesús Ferreira in trade with Dallas

The Seattle Sounders have acquired U.S. team forward Jesús Ferreira in a trade with FC Dallas

JANUARY 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jesus Ferreira - Acquired by Seattle Ferreira has been traded to Seattle from Dallas for Leo Chu and a million in general allocation money, according to his new club.

Impact Ferreira has finally made his highly-anticipated move, joining Seattle in a winter-blockbuster trade. He will join the Sounders for the next three seasons, holding club options for the next two seasons. He is a highly touted player in the league, and at only 24, he will definitely be a player of the future for the club. His 2024 season was hindered a few times by injury, leading him to only five goals and three assists in 22 appearances (14 starts). However, he will likely hold a starting spot immediately and is a good source for goals when fit, reaching double digit goals in two of the four seasons as a regular starter for Dallas.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Sounders acquire forward Jesús Ferreira in trade with Dallas