The Seattle Sounders FC have finalized their roster for the 2019 season, and it’s sure to be an exciting one. With a mix of veteran players and new faces, the Sounders are poised to make a run at the MLS Cup.
The Sounders have added several key players to their roster, including forward Raúl Ruidíaz and midfielder Victor Rodríguez. Ruidíaz is a proven goal scorer, having scored 11 goals in his first season with the Sounders in 2018. Rodríguez is a creative midfielder who has played for some of the top clubs in Spain. He will provide the Sounders with a creative spark in the midfield.
The Sounders have also added some depth to their roster with the signings of defenders Brad Smith and Xavier Arreaga. Smith is an experienced left back who has played for some of the top clubs in England, while Arreaga is a young defender from Ecuador who has shown promise in his short time with the Sounders.
The Sounders have also added some youth to their roster with the signings of forwards Alfonso Ocampo-Chavez and Danny Leyva. Ocampo-Chavez is an exciting prospect from the Sounders Academy, while Leyva is a talented midfielder from the Tacoma Defiance. Both players have shown promise in their short time with the Sounders and could be key contributors in 2019.
The Sounders have also brought back some familiar faces, including goalkeeper Stefan Frei and midfielder Cristian Roldan. Frei has been a stalwart in goal for the Sounders since 2014, while Roldan has been a key contributor in the midfield since joining the team in 2015. Both players will be key pieces in the Sounders’ quest for MLS Cup glory in 2019.
The Sounders have put together an exciting roster for 2019, and they will be looking to make a run at the MLS Cup. With a mix of veteran players and new faces, the Sounders are poised to make some noise in 2019.