SEATTLE, WASH. – Sounders FC today announced the signing of Swedish midfielder Gustav Svensson. The 29-year-old comes to Seattle following a 10-year career in Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine and China, where he most recently played with Guangzhou R&F of the Chinese Super League. Svensson joins the Rave Green amidst Sounders FC’s 2017 preseason presented by adidas, which continues this week in Tucson, Arizona.
“We’re excited to add Gustav to our roster and he has joined our training camp in Tucson,” said Sounders FC General Manager & President of Soccer Garth Lagerwey. “He brings a wealth of experience, a track record of success and versatility to our team, and we’re eager to see how he impacts our squad in 2017.