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{{main|2024 Seattle Sounders FC season}} |
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{{main|2024 Seattle Sounders FC season}} |
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The Sounders finished the 2024 season as runners-up in the Western Conference Final of the ], semifinalists in the ], and quarterfinalists in the ].<ref>{{cite news |last=Evans |first=Jayda |date=November 30, 2024 |title=Sounders 'ran out of juice' in 1-0 loss to LA Galaxy, fall a game shy of MLS Cup |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/sounders/sounders-allow-late-goal-in-loss-to-galaxy-in-western-conference-final/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=December 4, 2024}}</ref> The team had an overall record of 22 wins, 13 losses, and 12 draws in 47 competitive matches they played in 2024.<ref name="Times-CWCSchedule">{{cite news |last=Evans |first=Jayda |date=December 7, 2024 |title=Sounders' Club World Cup schedule released; Seattle qualifies for CONCACAF Champions Cup |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/sounders/club-world-cup-schedule-released-for-sounders-lumen-field-matches/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=December 12, 2024}}</ref> They spent the first half of the regular season with a losing record until an adjustment to the formation that gave the team the best record in MLS heading into the playoffs. The Sounders also conceded fewer goals than any other MLS team during the regular season.<ref>{{cite news |last=Doyle |first=Matthew |date=December 2, 2024 |title=Seattle Sounders: What we learned in 2024 & what comes next |url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/seattle-sounders-fc-what-we-learned-in-2024-what-comes-next |work=MLSsoccer.com |accessdate=December 4, 2024}}</ref><ref name="Times-Legacy">{{cite news |last=Calkins |first=Matt |date=November 29, 2024 |title=What would another MLS Cup mean to Brian Schmetzer's underrated legacy? |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/sounders/what-would-another-mls-cup-mean-to-brian-schmetzers-underrated-legacy/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=December 4, 2024}}</ref> The team relied heavily on homegrown players and did not sign new players during the summer transfer window.<ref name="Times-Legacy"/> |
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The Sounders are one of the most successful MLS teams, with two ] titles in four appearances since the hiring of head coach ] in 2016. The team also won the ] and qualified for the ] under his tenure, which led to a multi-year contract extension in 2024.<ref>{{cite news |date=October 24, 2024 |title=Seattle Sounders & Brian Schmetzer reach multi-year extension |url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/seattle-sounders-brian-schmetzer-reach-multi-year-extension |work=MLSsoccer.com |accessdate=January 8, 2025}}</ref> The Sounders played a total of 47 matches during the ] across several competitions and finished with an overall record of 22 wins, 13 losses, and 12 draws.<ref name="Times-CWCSchedule">{{cite news |last=Evans |first=Jayda |date=December 7, 2024 |title=Sounders' Club World Cup schedule released; Seattle qualifies for CONCACAF Champions Cup |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/sounders/club-world-cup-schedule-released-for-sounders-lumen-field-matches/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=December 12, 2024}}</ref> They spent the first half of the regular season with a losing record until adjustments to the formation; the Sounders had the best record during the latter half of the MLS season and conceded the fewest goals of any team during the regular season.<ref>{{cite news |last=Doyle |first=Matthew |date=December 2, 2024 |title=Seattle Sounders: What we learned in 2024 & what comes next |url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/seattle-sounders-fc-what-we-learned-in-2024-what-comes-next |work=MLSsoccer.com |accessdate=December 4, 2024}}</ref><ref name="Times-Legacy">{{cite news |last=Calkins |first=Matt |date=November 29, 2024 |title=What would another MLS Cup mean to Brian Schmetzer's underrated legacy? |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/sounders/what-would-another-mls-cup-mean-to-brian-schmetzers-underrated-legacy/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=December 4, 2024}}</ref> The team relied heavily on homegrown players and did not sign new players during the summer transfer window despite limited playing time for their winter signings.<ref name="Times-Legacy"/><ref>{{cite news |last=Evans |first=Jayda |date=August 15, 2024 |title=After 'chasing' high-profile players, Sounders not able to add during transfer window |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/sounders/after-chasing-high-profile-players-sounders-not-able-to-add-during-transfer-window/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=January 8, 2024}}</ref> The Sounders were eliminated in the semifinals of the ] and quarterfinals of the ] by ], but defeated them in the ].<ref>{{cite news |last=Evans |first=Jayda |date=August 28, 2024 |title=Sounders unable to thwart nemesis LAFC in Open Cup semifinal |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/sounders/sounders-unable-to-thwart-nemesis-lafc-in-open-cup-semifinal/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=January 8, 2024}}</ref> The team were eliminated from the playoffs by the ] in the Western Conference Final.<ref>{{cite news |last=Evans |first=Jayda |date=November 30, 2024 |title=Sounders 'ran out of juice' in 1-0 loss to LA Galaxy, fall a game shy of MLS Cup |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/sounders/sounders-allow-late-goal-in-loss-to-galaxy-in-western-conference-final/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=December 4, 2024}}</ref> |
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==Summary== |
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On December 4, 2024, the Sounders exercised contract options on six players and declined options on three others. Among the departures was ], the top goalscorer in the team's MLS era, who played seven seasons with the club.<ref name="Times-Offseason">{{cite news |last=Booth |first=Tim |date=December 10, 2024 |title=Sounders facing complicated offseason ahead of crucial 2025 slate |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/sounders/sounders-facing-complicated-offseason-ahead-of-crucial-2025-slate/ |work=] |accessdate=December 12, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Evans |first=Jayda |date=December 4, 2024 |title=Sounders part ways with club scoring leader as offseason work begins |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/sounders/sounders-part-ways-with-club-scoring-leader-as-offseason-work-begins/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=December 4, 2024}}</ref> The Sounders are scheduled to open the season in February with the first round of ] in a home-and-away series against Guatemalan club ].<ref name="Times-Offseason"/> The MLS regular season begins at the end of the month and will include a break for part of the ] in June.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Tenorio |first1=Paul |last2=Maurer |first2=Pablo |date=December 6, 2024 |title=Major League Soccer to pause games during 2026 World Cup |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5975519/2024/12/06/major-league-soccer-pause-games-2026-world-cup/ |work=] |url-access=subscription |accessdate=December 12, 2024}}</ref> The Sounders will host their three group stage matches in the Club World Cup at Lumen Field; their opponents are Brazilian club ], ] of Spain, and ] of France.<ref name="Times-Offseason"/><ref name="Times-CWCSchedule"/> |
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On December 4, 2024, the Sounders exercised contract options on six players and declined options on three others. Among the departures was ], the top goalscorer in the team's MLS era, who played seven seasons with the club.<ref name="Times-Offseason">{{cite news |last=Booth |first=Tim |date=December 10, 2024 |title=Sounders facing complicated offseason ahead of crucial 2025 slate |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/sounders/sounders-facing-complicated-offseason-ahead-of-crucial-2025-slate/ |work=] |accessdate=December 12, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Evans |first=Jayda |date=December 4, 2024 |title=Sounders part ways with club scoring leader as offseason work begins |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/sounders/sounders-part-ways-with-club-scoring-leader-as-offseason-work-begins/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=December 4, 2024}}</ref> The Sounders are scheduled to open the season in February with the first round of ] in a home-and-away series against Guatemalan club ].<ref name="Times-Offseason"/> The MLS regular season begins at the end of the month and will include a break for part of the ] in June.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Tenorio |first1=Paul |last2=Maurer |first2=Pablo |date=December 6, 2024 |title=Major League Soccer to pause games during 2026 World Cup |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5975519/2024/12/06/major-league-soccer-pause-games-2026-world-cup/ |work=] |url-access=subscription |accessdate=December 12, 2024}}</ref> The Sounders will host their three group stage matches in the Club World Cup at Lumen Field; their opponents are Brazilian club ], ] of Spain, and ] of France.<ref name="Times-Offseason"/><ref name="Times-CWCSchedule"/> |
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The Sounders announced a major trade with ] on January 8, 2025, to acquire American forward ] in exchange for Brazilian midfielder ] and up to $2.3{{nbsp}}million in conditional ]. Ferreira would not use a Designated Player slot during the first years of his three-year contract.<ref name="Times-Ferreira">{{cite news |last=Booth |first=Tim |date=January 8, 2025 |title=Sounders finalize trade for Jesús Ferreira in blockbuster deal with FC Dallas |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/sounders/sounders-finalize-trade-for-jesus-ferreira-in-blockbuster-deal-with-fc-dallas/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=January 8, 2025}}</ref> General manager ] also announced that ] would use a Designated Player slot due to meeting performance bonuses in his contract, while ] was re-signed to a new Designated Player contract.<ref>{{cite news |last=Booth |first=Tim |date=January 8, 2025 |title=Jordan Morris earns Designated Player contract, Albert Rusnák re-signs |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/sounders/jordan-morris-earns-designated-player-contract-albert-rusnak-re-signs-sounders-notebook/ |work=The Seattle Times |accessdate=January 8, 2025}}</ref> |
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On December 4, 2024, the Sounders exercised contract options on six players and declined options on three others. Among the departures was Raúl Ruidíaz, the top goalscorer in the team's MLS era, who played seven seasons with the club. The Sounders are scheduled to open the season in February with the first round of 2025 CONCACAF Champions Cup in a home-and-away series against Guatemalan club Antigua GFC. The MLS regular season begins at the end of the month and will include a break for part of the FIFA Club World Cup in June. The Sounders will host their three group stage matches in the Club World Cup at Lumen Field; their opponents are Brazilian club Botafogo, Atlético Madrid of Spain, and Paris Saint-Germain of France.
The MLS regular season schedule was released on December 19, 2024. The Sounders will play 34 matches—17 at home and 17 away—primarily against the 14 other teams in the Western Conference; the team will also play six opponents from the Eastern Conference. The regular season will include a break for the FIFA Club World Cup and CONCACAF Gold Cup in June but continue through the Leagues Cup in August, unlike previous seasons.
Seattle Sounders FC v The draw for the group stage was held on December 5, 2024. Seattle Sounders FC was in pot 4 but automatically assigned to Group B for scheduling purposes.
For transfers in, dates listed are when Seattle Sounders FC officially signed the player to the roster. Transactions where only the rights to the players are acquired are not listed. For transfers out, dates listed are when Seattle Sounders FC officially removed the players from its roster, not when they signed with another club. If a player later signed with another club, his new club will be noted, but the date listed here remains the one when he was officially removed from the Seattle Sounders FC roster.
Draft picks were not automatically signed to the team roster. Only those who are signed to a contract were listed as transfers in. Only trades involving draft picks and executed after the start of the 2025 MLS SuperDraft are listed in the notes.
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