SEATTLE, WASH. – Sounders FC today announced that it has acquired defender Waylon Francis from Columbus Crew SC in exchange for $50,000 in General Allocation Money. Francis, a 27-year-old fullback, has spent the last four seasons with Columbus after five seasons playing professionally in his home country of Costa Rica.
“We are pleased to bring a player of Waylon’s quality and experience to Seattle,” said Sounders FC General Manager & President of Soccer Garth Lagerwey. “Waylon bolsters our already talented group of outside-backs, and his effectiveness in MLS over the past four seasons is well-known. Adding an All-Star level player to our current roster with this type of experience is invaluable, especially with Waylon’s familiarity with CONCACAF play in advance of our Champions League campaign in February.