Over the past ten years not every Seattle Sounders signing or near-signing has worked out. Some came in with great hype but were released before they had the opportunity to demonstrate anything. Other players were never hyped, but in the years since have became greats (hey there Aaron Long, winner of the Chad Marshall of the Year Award and United States Men’s National Team regular).

These are the ones who got away, and the Sounders didn’t get much.

Forwards

The Sounders probably need a forward. Right now they have three MLS average or much better forwards on the roster, but that leaves them a forward short of ideal if they continue in the 4-2-3-1, and in even more injury danger if they go to a 2-forward set.