MLS Seattle Sounders FC

Sounders FC Roster Update from Preseason Camp In

Published on February 18, 2017 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Seattle Sounders FC News Release


2017 preseason presented by adidas continues from Charleston, with Carolina Challenge Cup kicking-off tonight vs. Charleston Battery (4:00 p.m. PT / Live-Streamed on SoundersFC.com)

For Immediate Release: February 18, 2017

Contact: Alex Caulfield, 206-512-1225 or Matt Winter, 206-512-1215

SEATTLE, WASH. - Sounders FC's 2017 preseason presented by adidas continues this weekend from Charleston, South Carolina, as the club prepares for the first of three Carolina Challenge Cup matches tonight against host side Charleston Battery at MUSC Health Stadium (4:00 p.m. PT / Live-Streamed on SoundersFC.com). While in Charleston, the club is set to also play Atlanta United FC (February 22) and Columbus Crew SC (February 25), with the MLS season-opener just weeks away on March 4 at the Houston Dynamo.

The current roster of 23 contracted players on the First Team is composed of three goalkeepers, seven defenders, eight midfielders and five forwards. The club currently has three Designated Players, six International Players and five Homegrown Players. One of the 23 contracted players, forward Victor Mansaray, is currently on loan with USL side FC Cincinnati.

In addition to those currently signed to First Team contracts, Brian Schmetzer's preseason roster from Charleston also includes unsigned SuperDraft picks, Sounders FC Academy players, as well as trialists and guest players.

MEDIA RESOURCES

CHARLESTON PRESEASON ROSTER: http://sndrs.com/4w6y

TRANSACTION TRACKER: http://sndrs.com/37qj

PRESEASON HOMEPAGE: http://sndrs.com/preseason

Please note that not all players listed on the full preseason roster are present with the team in Charleston, as some players may be away on international duty, while others may remain in Seattle due to injury or other unspecified reasons.

CURRENT 2017 SOUNDERS FC FIRST TEAM ROSTER

GOALKEEPERS (3): Stefan Frei, Bryan Meredith, Tyler Miller

DEFENDERS (7): Tony Alfaro, Brad Evans, Oniel Fisher, Joevin Jones (INTL), Chad Marshall, Nouhou Tolo (INTL), Román Torres (INTL)

MIDFIELDERS (8): Osvaldo Alonso (DP), Alvaro Fernandez (INTL), Aaron Kovar (HG), Nicolás Lodeiro (DP, INTL), Cristian Roldan, Harry Shipp, Gustav Svensson (INTL), Henry Wingo (HG)

FORWARDS (5): Seyi Adekoya (HG), Will Bruin, Clint Dempsey (DP), Victor Mansaray* (HG), Jordan Morris (HG)

*Currently on loan with FC Cincinnati

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