The Seattle Sounders didn’t make any moves during the summer transfer window, but they’ve bolstered the squad’s depth ahead of the return to MLS play. The team announced on Tuesday that Paul Rothrock has signed an MLS contract, joining the First Team from Tacoma Defiance. The Sounders have club options on Rothrock in 2024 and 2025. Rothrock is the 10th player on the current roster to have spent time with the Sounders Academy.
Having already played three times with the Sounders on short-term contracts, Rothrock has demonstrated an ability to contribute at this level with two U.