Seattle Sounders General Manager and President of Soccer Garth Lagerwey strolled into practice at Starfire with a smile on his face Thursday. “The window is closed; it’s a good day,” he said.
As was widely expected, the Sounders acquired midfielder Emanuel Cecchini on loan from Malága CF. Not nearly as anticipated, the Sounders also announced the signing of forward/midfielder Luis Silva on a free transfer from FC Honka of the Finnish first division, where he had three goals in 13 appearances this season. Prior to Finland, Silva spent eight seasons in MLS with Real Salt Lake, D.