TUKWILA, Wash. — It came as quite a surprise to Seattle Sounders fans as the club announced the last-minute trade with Montreal Impact for midfielder Calum Mallace this week. Sporting director Chris Henderson said on Thursday that it was truly a last minute move, and Mallace himself confirmed it on Friday—mere minutes after he touched down in Seattle. Mallace said he was told “right before the deadline. The technical director in Montreal gave me a call and gave me the news.”
While few are jumping for joy at this trade, Mallace’s first interview with Seattle media on Friday showed a player eager to start over at a new club and impress coaches, teammates, and fans alike.