Welcome back, Brad Smith.
The Australian international left back signed a permanent deal with the Sounders on Thursday after a year-and-a-half loan stint in Seattle from August 2018 – December 2019. Smith, 26, made 35 appearances in all competitions, including starting each of the club’s four postseason matches en route to winning 2019 MLS Cup.
After returning to parent club AFC Bournemouth at the beginning of 2020, he went on loan again to Championship side Cardiff City before his contract with Bournemouth expired at the end of July. While back in the UK, Smith missed Seattle and was pleased to get a deal done that has him signed through the end of the 2022 MLS season.