TUKWILA, Wash. – The Sounders admittedly struggled pocketing goals the past two seasons, so naturally the club’s biggest offseason acquisitions are … defenders.
RENTON, Wash. – Pedro de la Vega is one of three “really impactful players” the Sounders could sign within the month, said Craig Waibel, the club’s general manager and chief soccer officer.
SEATTLE – Between the expected departure of captain Nico Lodeiro and celebrations for the club’s 50th anniversary, the Seattle Sounders are transitioning to a new era. It’s perfect timing for a restructuring of the roster.
SEATTLE – Whether the Sounders were going to lose Sunday evening was a 50-50 proposition. They had a nearly identical record to that of Los Angeles FC and held their own with the club in their two meetings this year.
SEATTLE – A chorus of boos swirled around Lumen Field. Los Angeles FC took their time leaving their locker room during halftime. A delay the visitors could take since they led the Sounders by a goal in the Western Conference semifinal match Sunday.
Stefan Frei will be in goal for the Sounders for at least two more years, according to a report Wednesday by Sounder At Heart. The club declined to comment.