STEFAN CLEVELAND NEWS

Signs with Austin FC Cleveland signed a contract with Austin FC until the end of the 2025 season, with an option for the 2026 campaign, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Cleveland will keep his talents in the MLS, as he has signed a two-year contract with Austin FC. The goalie has spent all seven years of his professional career in the MLS, most recently playing his past four seasons with Seattle, where he served as a backup option. Over his career, he has registered 29 starts, 37 goals allowed, 86 saves and four clean sheets. He will likely remain a backup with Austin, as he will sit behind Brad Stuver, waiting on appearances here and there.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Austin FC add GK Stefan Cleveland on 2-year deal Jul 30, 2023; Seattle, WA, USA; Monterrey forward German Berterame (9, second from right) hugs defender Luis Romo (27) after scoring a goal...

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Austin FC sign goalkeeper Stefan Cleveland | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Austin FC have signed free-agent goalkeeper Stefan Cleveland through the 2025 MLS season with an option for...

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

On bench Cleveland is on the bench for Sunday's match against Minnesota.

Impact Cleveland is back with the team following the death of his father. He will continue to serve as a backup to Stefan Frei this season.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steps away from team Cleveland will not be an option for Sunday's match against Atlanta after the passing of his father in a car crash, confirmed head coach Brian Schmetzer per Niko Moreno of MLS Espan...

Impact Cleveland is back at home with his family following the tragic loss to his father from a car accident. He has been the backup to Stefan Frei this season, making just two starts in league play while allowing four goals in that span.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten twice against San Jose Cleveland made one save and conceded two goals during Wednesday's 2-0 loss against San Jose.

Impact Cleveland almost stopped Cristian Espinoza's penalty kick in the first half and then was only beaten again when Miguel Trauco doubled the opposition's lead with a long-range volley that seemed impossible to save. However, despite not being at fault for either goal, the goalkeeper had a very bad for fantasy purposes due to his low number of saves compared to the shots that went in. With Stefan Frei probably recovering from the concussion that made him miss the last two matches, Cleveland will probably return to his backup role for Saturday's clash against Dallas.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two goals to Vancouver Cleveland made three saves but conceded two goals in Saturday's 3-2 victory against the Whitecaps.

Impact Cleveland was beaten by a Ranko Veselinovic header and a strike from Ryan Gauld on Saturday, but his side managed to come away with the win via a stoppage-time Yeimar Gomez strike. Cleveland could continue in goal against San Jose on Wednesday if Stefan Frei (concussion) isn't fit enough to return yet.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two goals to San Jose Cleveland made two saves but conceded two goals in Sunday's 2-2 draw against the Earthquakes.

Impact Cleveland kept one clean sheet and allowed eight goals in seven MLS appearances this season as the backup to Stefan Frei in goal for Seattle.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten once in loss Cleveland allowed a goal while making four saves during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Chicago.

Impact Cleveland allowed the lone goal of the match in the 23rd minute as the Sounders dropped all three points on Saturday. The keeper has now allowed six goals in six league starts while his four saves upped his season total to 26.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Czichos, Slonina lead Fire to 1-0 victory over Sounders

Defender Rafael Czichos scored in the 23rd minute and Gaga Slonina made it stand as the Chicago Fire blanked the Seattle Sounders 1-0

JULY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes three saves in 1-0 defeat Cleveland made three saves in Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Nashville SC.

Impact Cleveland was called upon duty again and was impressive again despite the defeat. He's now mounted nine saves and a clean sheet in two starts over the past three matches and with a total of 22 saves in five starts this season has proven to be a brilliant relief when his services are needed. Stefan Frei though should be back from a minor illness soon and Cleveland should go back to the bench for the next game.

JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mukhtar, Willis lead Nashville to 1-0 victory over Sounders

Hany Mukhtar scored late in the first half and Joe Willis made it stand up to lead Nashville SC to a 1-0 victory over the Seattle Sounders

JULY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brilliant in win Cleveland recorded six saves in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Toronto FC.

Impact Cleveland was absolutely heroic during Saturday's win, shutting down Toronto at every turn. The keeper was in brilliant form throughout and looked excellent stepping in for a rare start. Despite this excellence it's likely that Cleveland finds himself back on the bench against Portland next time out.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle Sounders take on Sporting Kansas City in Western Conference action

Sporting Kansas City takes on the Seattle Sounders in Western Conference action

JUNE 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruidiaz leads the Seattle Sounders against Los Angeles FC

Raul Ruidiaz leads the Seattle Sounders into a matchup with Los Angeles FC after scoring two goals against the Vancouver Whitecaps

JUNE 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Concedes two goals against Dallas Cleveland made four saves but conceded two goals in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against FC Dallas.

Impact Cleveland was beaten by strikes from Jesus Ferreira and Paul Arriola on Saturday, but his playing time in MLS will likely be reduced heavily now that the CONCACAF Champions League is over and won. He has made 13 saves but conceded four goals in his four appearances so far this season.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ferreira passes dad with 25 goals, Dallas tops Sounders 2-0

Jesús Ferreira scored his 25th career Major League Soccer goal, one more than father David, to help Dallas beat the Seattle Sounders 2-0

MAY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Concedes once during loss Cleveland conceded one goal and made two saves during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Inter Miami.

Impact Cleveland replaced Stefan Cleveland in the starting XI as Seattle made wholesale changes following Wednesday's match against New York City FC. It's possible he makes another start in place of Stefan Frei against San Jose on Saturday as Seattle prepare for the CCL finals against Pumas UNAM the following Wednesday.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Robinson, Marsman help Inter Miami beat Sounders 1-0

Robbie Robinson scored an all-important goal while Nick Marsman stopped the four shots he faced as Inter Miami earned a 1-0 victory over the Seattle Sounders

APRIL 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Has huge performance in first start Cleveland made seven saves and conceded one goal during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Austin FC.

Impact Cleveland kept Seattle in the match with a few huge saves, especially in the second half as Austin pressed for a winner and the match opened up. Stefan Frei (quad) was out with an injury and his outlook is uncertain at this point, which makes it possible that Cleveland keeps a starting role for a trip to Minnesota on April 2 following the international break.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fagundez scores in 70th minutes as Austin ties Sounders 1-1

Diego Fagundez scored the equalizer for Austin in a 1-1 draw against the Seattle Sounders on Sunday

MARCH 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sounders notebook: Nico Lodeiro expected to return this week, keeper Stefan Cleveland re-signs "He's coming back." Nico Lodeiro is expected to report to training camp this week, according to Sounders coach Brian Schmetzer. The star mid...

JANUARY 20, 2022 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Seattle Sounders re-sign goalkeeper Stefan Cleveland ' MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Re-signed Seattle Sounders FC have re-signed goalkeeper Stefan Cleveland through the 2023 MLS season with an option...

JANUARY 19, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Re-signs with Seattle Cleveland has signed a two-year contract with the Sounders with the option to extend for an additional year, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Cleveland has re-signed with Seattle as the backup goalkeeper after keeping three clean sheets in 15 appearances last season while Stefan Frei was out injured. The 27-year-old has signed on through 2023 at least, but he will likely return to backup duties.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench role Cleveland has dropped back to the bench for the past three matches.

Impact Cleveland has returned to being Stefan Frei's backup now that the long-time starter is back from a knee injury. He'll remain in this role as long as Frei remains healthy.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE