MLS Seattle Sounders FC

Sounders FC Loans Forward Sam Adeniran to San Antonio FC

June 9, 2022 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
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Seattle Sounders FC forward Sam Adeniran
Seattle Sounders FC forward Sam Adeniran
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SEATTLE, WASH. - Seattle Sounders FC today announced that it has loaned forward Sam Adeniran to San Antonio FC through the end of the 2022 USL Championship season. Adeniran, 23, who signed a First Team contract prior to the 2022 season, has two appearances for Seattle and eight appearances for Tacoma Defiance this year, scoring two goals in MLS NEXT Pro play.

"We are excited for Sam to take this opportunity to further develop as a player," said Sounders General Manager & President of Soccer Garth Lagerwey. "We're confident that the additional match action and change of environment will help him grow this season."

Prior to signing a MLS contract prior to this season, the Houston native spent 2021 with Tacoma Defiance, racking up 30 appearances while leading the team with 13 goals, including a hat trick against Orange County SC on October 10, 2021. He appeared for the Rave Green on two occasions in 2021 via Extreme Hardship, including a start at Austin FC. Before coming to the Pacific Northwest, Adeniran spent two seasons abroad in Germany and Spain, scoring nine goals.

After two weeks off due to the international break, Sounders FC returns to MLS action on Tuesday, June 14 for a Cascadia matchup against Vancouver Whitecaps FC at Lumen Field (7:30 p.m. PT / FOX13+, Prime Video, 93.3 KJR FM, El Rey 1360 AM).

TRANSACTION: Sounders FC loans forward Sam Adeniran to San Antonio FC on June 9, 2022 for the remainder of the 2022 USL Championship season.

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