With the Seattle Sounders’ roster virtually bursting at the seams and their salary cap just about maxed out, there was a sense that GM Garth Lagerwey would be looking for a way to find a bit of relief sooner or later.
It appears as though he found it in just about as elegant a fashion as possible, with Steven Goff of the Washington Post reporting that the Sounders are close to finalizing a trade to send Brad Smith to D.C. United.
D.C. United has identified replacement for Kevin Paredes at left wing back: Seattle Sounders' Brad Smith.