FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Seattle Sounders sign Raul Ruidiaz, Joao Paulo & Xavier Arreaga to contract extensions ' MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extensions Seattle Sounders FC have locked down three key players with contract extensions, the club announced Frid...
Sounders announce extensions for Raul Ruidiaz, Joao Paulo and Xavier Arreaga The Sounders on Friday announced contract extensions through 2024 for stars Raul Ruidiaz, Joao Paulo, and Xavier Arreaga. Financial terms we...
FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • SEATTLETIMES.COM
Makes five clearances in loss Arreaga made five clearances and an interception in last week's 0-0 (6-5 after penalties) Round One defeat against Real Salt Lake. He also took a shot and won one of one tackles in...
Impact Arreaga kept Salt Lake at bay last week, but his side got upset in the penalty shootout. He finishes the season with five clean sheets and two goals in 27 MLS appearances (starts) for the Sounders.
NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Morris returns, but Sounders held to 1-1 draw with Galaxy
Jordan Morris made his return to the field eight months after suffering a major knee injury as the Seattle Sounders and Los Angeles Galaxy played to a 1-1 drawNOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Called up to national team Arreaga has been called up to the Ecuador National Team for upcoming World Cup qualifiers set to take place on Oct. 7, 10 and 14.
Impact Arreaga has started all four of the Sounders' MLS matches since the September window, but he will now miss next weekend's clash against Vancouver while he's with the national team again. He could return to Seattle in time for the Houston game on Oct. 16.
OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Called up to national team Arreaga has been called up to the Ecuadorian National Team for upcoming World Cup qualifiers set to take place Sept. 2, 5 and 9.
Impact Arreaga may return to Seattle in time for the game against Minnesota United on Sept. 11.
AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in win Arreaga scored one goal on his only shot and made three interceptions during Saturday's 2-1 win over Columbus.
Impact Arreaga has been in good form over the last four games with eight interceptions, 21 clearances and this goal. These are good numbers to take into a rivalry game against Portland, which have conceded the sixth-most tackles to defenders in MLS.
AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Arreaga, Will Bruin score late goals, Sounders beat Crew 2-1
Xavier Arreaga and Will Bruin scored late goals about a minute apart to help the Seattle Sounders beat the defending champion Columbus Crew 2-1 on SaturdayAUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
GOAL: Xavier Arreaga, Seattle Sounders - 88th minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Completes suspension Arreaga completed his one-game suspension during Thursday's 1-0 win over Austin FC.
Impact Arreaga conceded five yellow cards in nine games but also kept four clean sheets, so his numbers aren't so bad on one of the better teams around. When he returns to the lineup, look for Joshua Atencio to move back into the midfield or return to the bench, as Abdoulaye Cissoko has started seven straight games.
JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Seattle Sounders and Sporting Kansas City take the field
The Seattle Sounders and Sporting Kansas City take the pitchJULY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Picks up fifth card Arreaga picked up his fifth yellow card of the season during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Minnesota United and as a result will be suspended for Thursday's trip to Austin FC.
Impact Arreaga should only miss one match after picking up five yellow cards in eight starts. It will be interesting to see if the Sounders pick a different formation while he's out, though Nouhou Tolo (groin) is expected to return soon and could take his place.
JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Minnesota United FC and the Seattle Sounders hit the field
Minnesota United FC squares off against the Seattle SoundersJULY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returns to squad Arreaga played a full 90 in Wednesday's 2-0 win against Houston, his return to the squad following Copa America.
Impact Arreaga missed four matches while on international duty with Ecuador for Copa America, but he's back and ready to go. He's a nice boost to the side while a couple other players head out for the Gold Cup. When healthy, he's been a regular on the back line for the Sounders with seven starts to his name.
JULY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Houston takes on Seattle after 4 straight ties
Houston plays Seattle after playing to a draw in four consecutive gamesJULY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Seattle visits Colorado, aims to prolong 3-game road win streak
Seattle visits Colorado aiming to continue a three-game road winning streakJULY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vancouver looks to stop 5-game losing streak, visits Seattle
Vancouver comes into a matchup with Seattle after losing five straight gamesJUNE 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kreilach leads Real Salt Lake against Seattle following 2-goal showing
Damir Kreilach leads Real Salt Lake into a matchup with Seattle after scoring two goals against VancouverJUNE 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
With Ecuador for Copa America Arreaga was left on the bench for Sunday's 1-0 loss to Colombia in the Copa America.
Impact Arreaga is currently with his country for the continental competition, so he likely won't be seen playing for the Sounders until some point in June. Shane O'Neill is a probably replacement for Arreaga's minutes until he returns.
JUNE 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Opens MLS account Arreaga scored a goal, took one shot (on goal), and made six clearances during Sunday's 2-0 win over Los Angeles FC.
Impact Arreaga opened his MLS scoring account of a Joao Paulo corner kick, which gave Seattle a 1-0 lead in the 57th minute. He's started four of the first six matches and should continue to be a bedrock in a Seattle backline that's only conceded two goals and kept four clean sheets. They will host Atlanta United on Sunday in their next match.
MAY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
MLS-leading Sounders beat LAFC 2-0 to improve to 5-0-1
Xavier Arreaga and Brad Smith scored second-half goals and the MLS-leading Seattle Sounders beat Los Angeles FC 2-0 on Sunday nightMAY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
GOAL: Xavier Arreaga, Seattle Sounders - 57th minute | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.
MAY 17, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Atuesta, Smith score in LAFC's 1-1 draw with Sounders
Eduard Atuesta scored the fastest goal in Los Angeles FC history in the second minute, and Brad Smith headed home his first MLS goal early in the second half for the Seattle Sounde...APRIL 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MLS South American internationals won't be available for playoff openers Xavier Arreaga, Brian Rodriguez and Jhegson Mendez will not be available for their clubs' first-round matches due to COVID-19 exposure
NOVEMBER 19, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Seattle 4, San Jose 1
NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
