The Seattle Sounders announced Tuesday the signing of rookie defender Tony Alfaro, their second-round MLS SuperDraft pick out of Cal State Dominguez Hills, and the season-long loan of center back Damion Lowe to Minnesota United.
Alfaro, a 22-year-old California native, started 71 of his 75 collegiate appearances and was tabbed by many as a potential steal after January’s draft.
“Tony is a big center back with good feet and solid technical abilities who did well for us throughout the preseason,” Sounders coach Sigi Schmid said in the club release. “He’s a player with real potential who we think can provide good depth for us on the backline this season.