SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Sounders have locked up their captain for several more seasons.
They seem to be on the verge of doing the same for their head coach.
The Sounders signed midfielder Nicolas Lodeiro to a new contract that keeps him tied to the club through the 2023 season. Lodeiro’s previous deal was set to expire after the 2021 season.
“He’s been the cornerstone of our franchise since 2016,” general manager Garth Lagerwey said Wednesday. “Everything is built around him. I thought he had another fantastic season. So we are super excited and grateful to have Nico back for three more years.