Ahead of the 2021 season the Seattle Sounders signed Kelyn Rowe to a one-year contract on a deal worth about half of what he had made the previous season. At 29 years old, it seemed like the move was, at worst, one last go-round for Rowe with the chance to finally play in front of his family and friends. At best, well, Kelyn Rowe would have the opportunity to make himself indispensable for Brian Schmetzer on one of the best teams in the league and maybe lift a trophy or two. About 18 months later, and Rowe is playing some of the best football of his career, has played all but one possible game, and lifted his first professional trophy as the Sounders became the first MLS team to win the CONCACAF Champions League.
Kelyn Rowe proves you can always come home
